Moritaka 110 mm Ko-Kiritsuke Aogami-Super

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

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. They are designed to do so, so this should be expected. 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 experiences you can have.

Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.

Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.