Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Kurouchi 130mm Kamagata - Octagonal Walnut Wa Handle

Step into the centuries-old tradition of Japanese knife-making with the Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Kurouchi 130mm Kamagata. Moritaka Hamono, a brand with roots reaching back to the 13th century, blends samurai sword forging heritage with exceptional kitchen knife craftsmanship. This 130mm Kamagata knife is a testament to Moritaka’s enduring quality, forged by a blacksmith lineage that spans over 725 years and 31 generations.

Crafted with an Aogami Super (Blue Super Steel) core, this knife offers remarkable sharpness and edge retention. The kurouchi iron cladding, with its rustic matte finish, adds character while preserving the blade’s long-lasting quality. The unique Kamagata shape, once used for crafting shoe soles, now thrives as a versatile kitchen knife. Its curved belly and rounded tip make it ideal for mincing herbs, slicing scallions, and finely chopping garlic with ease.

Product Details

Maker: Moritaka Hamono

Construction: Warikomi

Cladding: Kurouchi Iron Cladding

Core Steel: Aogami Super Steel (Blue Super)

HRC (Hardness): 65

Blade Length: 130mm

Overall Length: 265mm

Blade Height: 67mm

Spine Thickness: 3.2mm at heel, 1.8mm mid-blade

Weight: 140g

Grind: 50/50

Handle: Octagonal Walnut Wa Handle

Embrace both function and history with the Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Kurouchi Kamagata—your go-to knife for fine, precise cuts and efficient mincing in the kitchen.