Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Sujihiki 日野浦睦 1" O-2 280mm x 140mm

1" O-2 280mm x 140mm 11" x 5

"Blue Steel"

Great combo with #140 Atoma #1200 ATM75-12E Substitution for a #1000 grit whetstone

This knife is made with Japanese high carbon steel

due to its extreme durability

Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Sujihiki 日野浦睦 1" O-2 280mm x 140mmHand forged sujihiki with Aogami Super core steel using Moritakas signature Warikomi construction, heat treated to 64 HRC, with a medium rough Kurouchi finish and kasumi on the grind. Fairly flat grind and thinness behind edge. Superb edge retention and still easy to sharpen and thin. *Note: the "discoloration" close to tang is part of Moritaka's patented handle assembly, which is basically welded stainless steel to prevent rusting of the nakago.