Mukimono - Aogami Super - HGN.2026.003

Handcrafted in Japan and forged from Super Blue (Aogami Super) carbon steel, this 170mm Mukimono is a highly specialised Japanese knife designed for precision, control and intricate vegetable work. With its distinctive traditional profile and exceptional carbon steel blade, it is the kind of knife that immediately stands apart from more conventional Japanese kitchen knives.

Aogami Super is regarded as one of the finest traditional carbon steels used in Japanese kitchen knives. It is capable of taking an exceptionally refined edge while offering the sharpness, feedback and responsiveness that make premium carbon steel so rewarding to work with.

At 170mm, the Mukimono profile provides an unusually high level of control. The compact blade and precise geometry make it particularly well suited to detailed vegetable preparation, decorative cutting and traditional Japanese knife techniques where accuracy is more important than speed.

This is a knife designed for the cook who enjoys the craft of cutting itself. Techniques such as katsuramuki, fine garnish work and intricate vegetable preparation become noticeably more controlled with a blade designed specifically for this purpose. Rather than being a general-purpose knife adapted for detailed work, the Mukimono is a traditional profile created around precision from the outset.

The blade has developed a beautiful natural patina giving it a character that is unique to this particular knife. The patina is a natural result of the reactive Aogami Super steel and serves as a visible record of its life in the kitchen.

Mukimono knives are not commonly encountered outside of dedicated Japanese knife collections. Their specialised purpose, traditional geometry and distinctive appearance make them particularly appealing to chefs who practise Japanese knife skills, enthusiasts of traditional profiles and collectors looking for something genuinely different.

This is not simply another Japanese kitchen knife. It is a specialised piece of Japanese cutlery that represents a deeper connection to the traditional craft of Japanese food preparation.

Whether used for precise vegetable work or preserved as part of a serious collection, this Mukimono offers an opportunity to own a distinctive and increasingly uncommon Japanese blade.

Key Features

170mm traditional Mukimono profile
Handcrafted in Japan
Super Blue (Aogami Super) carbon steel
Exceptional edge retention
Extremely refined cutting edge
Precise and highly controllable geometry
Designed for intricate vegetable preparation
Ideal for katsuramuki and decorative cutting
Beautiful natural patina developed through use
Carefully maintained and in excellent condition
Specialised traditional Japanese knife profile
Ideal for professional chefs, enthusiasts and collectors
Ready for collection or continued use