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 #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) No. 2 steel is a high-carbon steel. The steel has a very high hardness therefore long edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with the Aogami Steel No. 2 is prone to rust.

Moritaka Hamono Aogami #2 Chuka Bocho 220mm

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