Moritaka Supreme Santoku, 185mm (7.3"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
A superb and razor-sharp carbon steel santoku, hand-made in the Moritaka family workshop in Japan. Great for people who like the idea of the santoku shape but want something a bit longer. Makes a good choice if you don't also have an 8" or 10" chef's knife or if you feel that 170mm is a bit short for you style of cooking or if you're a big guy or gal and are afraid that a 170mm blade will get lost in your giant bear paws.
Moritaka Supreme Santoku, 185mm (7.3"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
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.
Moritaka Supreme Santoku, 185mm (7.3"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
Edge is 50/50 bevel, so it is fine for left or right-handed use, and is easily sharpened with any stone or hone or gadget suitable for Japanese knives. For regular everyday maintenance I suggest a fine ceramic hone (see below).
Moritaka Supreme Santoku, 185mm (7.3"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
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!
Moritaka Supreme Santoku, 185mm (7.3"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
Comes packed in a nice cobalt-blue gift box.
Moritaka Supreme Santoku, 185mm (7.3"), Aogami/Blue Super Carbon Steel
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