Moritaka Supreme Deba Knife, 165mm (6.5"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
A traditional style Deba (fish butchering) knife, handmade in the Moritaka workshop. Note that unlike most other Moritaka knives, this one is indeed very thick (as is the tradition for deba knives) and while not sharpened completely just on the right side like many debas, it does indeed have a significant right-side bias, so it is only suitable for right-hand use.
Blade is made of Aogami/Blue Super carbon steel, with a permanent seasoned rosewood handle and a stainless steel tang. These blades should take a super sharp edge and the added toughness of the Blue Super steel should help with edge strength and resistance. The rosewood handle should be MUCH longer-lasting than the softer and lighter magnolia wood usually seen on traditional Japanese knives, and the stainless steel tang inside the handle means that any moisture will not result in premature pitting or damage to the handle. The finish is kuro-uchi (black) with a lacquer coating -- this helps protect the steel and should not be polished off.
I really love these knives -- I'm sure you'll be thrilled and amazed by the quality, good looks, and high performance of these carbon steel blades!
Comes packed in a nice cobalt-blue gift box. |
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