Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm
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Carbon-steel edge: hand wash and dry immediately. Expect a natural patina; avoid bones, frozen food and twisting cuts.
Overview
Experience the long-standing forging tradition of Moritaka Hamono with the Moritaka Aogami Super Kurouchi 210mm Gyuto. Handcrafted in Yatsushiro, Japan by a maker with more than 700 years of history, this Japanese chef knife combines a rustic kurouchi finish, Aogami Super carbon steel, and a comfortable octagonal walnut wa handle. The result is a sharp, responsive, and highly capable gyuto for daily prep, professional kitchen work, and serious home cooking.
The 210mm gyuto is one of the most practical sizes for European kitchens, offering enough blade length for slicing meat, chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, and preparing everyday meals without feeling oversized. The Aogami Super core is known for excellent edge retention and crisp sharpening feedback, while the soft iron cladding gives the knife its traditional forged character. This is a carbon steel knife, so it should be hand washed, dried immediately, and stored dry after each use.
Common Questions
Q: Is this Moritaka 210mm gyuto suitable for home cooks?
A: Yes. The 210mm blade length is versatile, manageable, and easy to use in most home kitchens. It is especially well suited for cooks who want a sharper, more precise alternative to a standard Western chef knife.
Q: What is Aogami Super steel good for?
A: Aogami Super, also called Blue Super steel, is valued for its sharp edge, strong edge retention, and excellent sharpening response. It is a great choice for cooks who want a high-performance carbon steel Japanese knife.
Q: How do I care for a carbon steel Japanese knife?
A: Wash by hand only, dry immediately after use, and avoid leaving the blade wet or dirty on the counter. The soft iron cladding and carbon steel edge can develop a natural patina over time. For longer storage, apply a light coat of tsubaki oil to help protect the blade.
Specifications
- Blacksmith: Moritaka Hamono
- Location: Yatsushiro, Japan
- Construction: Hand-Forged Warikomi
- Core Steel: Aogami Super / Blue Super Carbon Steel
- Cladding Type: Soft Iron
- Tang: Stainless Steel
- Edge Grind: Even / Ambidextrous, see choil photo
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Handle Material: Octagonal Walnut Wa Handle
- Ferrule: Black Pakka
- Blade Length: 212mm
- Overall Length: 352mm
- Blade Height at Heel: 46.1mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.3mm
- Weight: 5 oz / approximately 142g
- Hardness: 65 HRC
Please note that because Moritaka knives are handmade, individual dimensions, weight, finish, and handle fit may vary slightly from knife to knife.
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