Moritaka Hamono handmade japanese knives

Moritaka, a rich history for quality knives

Not everyone can design quality knives. It takes years of hard work to achieve a result that lives up to users' expectations. Moritaka has a rich history, spanning centuries and centuries! Moritaka 's origins date back to the 13th century, in Fukuoka, Japan. The head blacksmith of the Buddhist monks on Mount Homan initiated steelworking, and this tradition continued for 13 generations. During the 17th century, the blacksmiths moved to Kumamoto, and the work continued for another 13 generations. Moritaka also supplied the Daimyo, the powerful lords of the time, with swords and katanas. Over the past 5 generations, Moritaka's experts have diversified to create the most effective traditional kitchen knives. It's thanks to this incredible history and know-how handed down from generation to generation that you can now enjoy Moritaka knives in your kitchen!

The Moritaka knife: a concentrate of efficiency

The Moritaka Hamono knife is manufactured using high-quality materials and processes, regardless of the range. Two main steels are available: Aogami 2 Steel andAogami Super Series. The former features a blade core with a carbon content of between 1.1 and 1.2%, to achieve a hardness of 62 HRC on the Rockwell scale. The second features a core with a carbon content of 1.4 to 1.5%, for a hardness of 65 HRC, a very high index of strength. Each is surrounded by a protective layer of soft iron. These exceptional carbon steels can be sharpened extensively and hold their edge for a long time, making them high-performance knives (even if they need to be carefully maintained due to their oxidizability). The handles of Moritaka knives are also innovative, thanks to an internal stainless steel tang system. This makes them more resistant to corrosion, despite the carbon blade. Finally, the handle can be made of walnut or cherry wood. When you choose a Moritaka knife, you choose quality for everyday use! Opt for ancestral Japanese know-how!