After 50 years, Anryu san has retired and given over his business to his longtime, trusted apprentice, Ikeda san. Anryu is 80 now and only works part-time forging knives for the business. Anryu Hammered kitchen knives have a reputation among knife users and collectors for being well made and robust as well as possessing an attractive and rustic aesthetic appeal.
The carbon core of the knife will discolor with normal use and could rust if abused. Keep it dry and clean and you are good to go!
The beautiful 120mm petty is a perfect blade for many tasks, including the processing of smaller ingredients, filleting, and making garnishes. It has a lovely slim tip, and a nicely rounded choil and spine. The classic hammered finish is perfectly executed, resulting in a knife that looks as good as it performs. A traditional oval handle made from rosewood and ebony completes the package.Workshop: Anryu Hamono
Lead Blacksmith: Ikeda san
Location: Echizen
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Hammered
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Weight: 2.4 oz (70 g)
Edge Length: 122 mm
Total Length: 245 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.4 mm
Blade Height: 29.8 mm
The carbon core of the knife will discolor with normal use and could rust if abused. Keep it dry and clean and you are good to go!
The beautiful 120mm petty is a perfect blade for many tasks, including the processing of smaller ingredients, filleting, and making garnishes. It has a lovely slim tip, and a nicely rounded choil and spine. The classic hammered finish is perfectly executed, resulting in a knife that looks as good as it performs. A traditional oval handle made from rosewood and ebony completes the package.
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Sharp and snazzyPosted By: ann mcmahon - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
this knife is beautiful and patina's very nicely including in the hammered area where the stainless and carbon steels meet! This is the latest in several of Anryu San's knives for me. Superb fit and finish and well priced. The blue steel is easy to sharpen on a stone.
2 people found this review helpful
this knife is beautiful and patina's very nicely including in the hammered area where the stainless and carbon steels meet! This is the latest in several of Anryu San's knives for me. Superb fit and finish and well priced. The blue steel is easy to sharpen on a stone.
Sharpest out of the box I've ever owned...Posted By: John Haynes
2 people found this review helpful
Wonderful little knife with perfect hand feel for me. The handle is beautifully simple, and fits my hand nicely. The edge is amazing - I used it today for some razor thin apple slices for a salad and made for a beautiful presentation. This knife also has the bonus of being a very handsome. Guaranteed to be a conversation starter in your kitchen.
2 people found this review helpful
Wonderful little knife with perfect hand feel for me. The handle is beautifully simple, and fits my hand nicely. The edge is amazing - I used it today for some razor thin apple slices for a salad and made for a beautiful presentation. This knife also has the bonus of being a very handsome. Guaranteed to be a conversation starter in your kitchen.
