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Moritaka

The knives from the family behind Moritaka can be traced back a very long time.

The story begins back in 1293, when master blacksmith Kongouhyoueminamotono Moritaka forged swords for the Buddhist monk at Mount Houman in Dazaifu, Fukuoka. For the next 13 generations, the tradition of making swords for the monks continued, and these swords gained a rather unique status in the liberation struggle.

As time passed from weapon production, the focus shifted to the kitchen knives we know today. A knife from Moritaka is forged according to the traditions and with the techniques known from the iconic katanas.

Today, Hamone Moritake - the master blacksmith in Moritaka - also occasionally forges katana swords, but the vast majority of production results in kitchen knives. A knife from Moritaka is also quite recognizable. Most are forged in blue steel, especially often in the alloy aogami-2.

The knives also have a relatively rustic appearance, as the surfaces of the blades are not ground completely smooth, and because all the knives receive a so-called kurouchi treatment.

This treatment is what gives the knives their dark color. It is an oil that is applied to the metal when it is hot. This also means that it is not a permanent treatment. It develops a patina and the oil disappears over time when you wash the knife after use.

Moritaka is also among the sharpest knives we carry, but that also means that you as the owner must take special care of the knife.

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Moritaka 270 mm Kokkekniv Aogami - Super - – - Kokkekniv–Moritaka
Moritaka 270 mm Sujihiki Aogami - Super - – - Slicer–Moritaka
Sold outMoritaka 240 mm Kiritsuke Aogami - Super - – - Kiritsuke–Moritaka
Sold outMoritaka 240 mm Kokkekniv Aogami - Super - – - Kokkekniv–Moritaka
Moritaka 220 mm Kinesisk Kokkekniv Aogami - Super - – - Kinesisk Kokkekniv–Moritaka
Sold outMoritaka 210 mm Kiritsuke Aogami - Super - – - Kiritsuke–Moritaka
Moritaka 210 mm Gyuto Aogami - Super - – - Kokkekniv–Moritaka
Moritaka
Moritaka 210mm Gyuto Aogami-Super Sale pricekr 2.599,00 DKK
Moritaka 185 mm Santoku Aogami - Super - – - Santoku–Moritaka
Moritaka 240 mm Sujihiki Aogami - Super - – - Slicer–Moritaka
Moritaka 165 mm Yo - Deba Aogami - Super - – - Deba–Moritaka
Moritaka 170 mm Santoku Aogami - Super - – - Santoku–Moritaka
Moritaka 180 mm Nakiri Aogami - Super - – - Nakiri–Moritaka
Moritaka
Moritaka 180mm Nakiri Aogami-Super Sale pricekr 2.399,00 DKK
Moritaka 210 mm Sujihiki Aogami - Super - – - Slicer–Moritaka
Moritaka 165 mm Nakiri Aogami - Super - – - Nakiri–Moritaka
Moritaka 150 mm Honesuki Aogami - Super - – - Udbener–Moritaka
Moritaka 150 mm Nakiri Aogami - Super - – - Nakiri–Moritaka
Moritaka
Moritaka 150mm Nakiri Aogami-Super Sale pricekr 2.199,00 DKK
Sold outMoritaka 130 mm Kamagata Aogami - Super - – - kamagata–Moritaka
Moritaka 110 mm Ko - Kiritsuke Aogami - Super - – - Bunka–Moritaka
Sold outMoritaka 150 mm Utility Aogami - Super - – - Utility–Moritaka
Sold outMoritaka 130 mm Utility Aogami - Super - – - Utility–Moritaka
Moritaka 90 mm Utility Aogami - Super - – - Urtekniv–Moritaka
Moritaka
Moritaka 90mm Utility Aogami-Super Sale pricekr 1.499,00 DKK
Moritaka 110 mm Kawamuki Aogami - Super - – - kawamuki–Moritaka

About Japanese kitchen knives

The majority of Japanese kitchen knives you find on the market are not made in Japan, but mass-produced in other parts of the world.

The demand for the best handmade knives has increased globally, and to meet the demand, the market has been flooded with kitchen knives of widely varying quality.

Having the opportunity to trade with genuine handmade knives from the finest Japanese knifemakers requires strong personal relationships with the most skilled blacksmiths and knifemakers.

Our range has therefore been built over time through close collaborations with the most renowned Japanese knife manufacturers.

Our close partner and supplier of knives has built valuable connections to small and large manufacturers through trips to Japan, giving us access to unique knives that are rarely found elsewhere.

The selection ranges from the large Japanese manufacturers that compete with the well-known European brands, to small family-run forges where quality and classic craftsmanship are in an absolutely exceptional class.

Do you have questions about the knives?

You are always welcome to contact us at

☎️ (+45) 4243 4393

📧 info@rune-jakobsen.dk