About the Maker - Moritaka Hamono

Moritaka Hamono is a renowned Japanese knife workshop with a history of over 700 years in blade-making. The workshop was established in 1293 during the Kamakura Period by Kongohyoe Minamoto no Moritaka. The Moritaka family has been producing a wide range of hand-crafted knives and various steel tools for agricultural use. Moritaka Hamono has pioneered hand-forged Warikomi constructions and patented stainless cladded rosewood handle assembly. Today, the 27th generation blacksmith Tsunehiro Moritaka, along with his father, one master craftsman, and one apprentice, make all the knives for the Moritaka brand.

About the Shape - Chuka Bocho

The Chuka Bocho (中華包丁) is a Japanese term for a Chinese-style chef’s knife, but it differs from its Chinese counterpart in several ways. The steel used in a Chuka Bocho is usually harder, allowing the knife to get sharper and stay sharp longer. However, this also makes the Japanese counterpart more delicate. The Chuka Bocho can handle both light and heavy jobs, including chopping meat and vegetables as well as poultry or fish bones.

About the Steel - Aogami Super

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) Super steel has the highest amount of carbon among the Aogami steels meaning the greatest hardness and edge retention. Many knife makers see this steel as one of the best steels to work with. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Chuka Bocho 190mm

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