Moritaka 130 mm Kamagata Aogami-Super

Kamagata with a blade of 13 cm in three layers with a core of aogami-super (blue-super)

Moritaka in Kumamoto is one of the world's oldest knife manufacturers, whose knives have become iconic and easily recognizable for their rustic design characterized by the clearly hand-forged blade with a dark kurouchi surface.

A kamagata is primarily used for smaller cutting tasks, mainly vegetables and fruits. Due to its size, the kamagata is particularly suitable for precision tasks and is ideal for garlic, onions, and herbs.

The handle is made of walnut wood and is octagonal in the classic WA shape.

It should be noted that knives from Moritaka rust very easily. This is intended, so one should expect it. Maintenance is therefore extremely important, and one should always rinse the blade of the knife immediately after use.

The core steel is, as mentioned, aogami-super. Aogami is the category of so-called blue steel, and "Super" is the hardest of these alloys. For this reason, it is not a knife to take chances with by cutting into overly hard materials. Bones, cartilage, frozen items, etc. are of course prohibited.

However, if you are willing to take care of your knife, then Moritaka is definitely one of the most enjoyable and certainly the most personal knives you can get your hands on.