Established in the 1870s, the Anryu family, led by fourth-generation blacksmith Katsushige Anryu, are renowned for their finely crafted knives. Katsushige, while passing the business onto his apprentice Ikeda san, continues to create exceptional
gyuto knives featuring multi-layer soft iron cladding over a White #2 high carbon steel core. These reactive blades require hand drying after washing the blades. With an appeal for various cutting styles, we're proud to offer these expertly made, aesthetically pleasing knives that deliver great value.
Workshop: Anryu Hamono
Lead Blacksmith: Ikeda san
Location: Takefu Village, Echizen Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Paper #2)
Cladding: Iron / Damascus
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Rosewood Oval
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Steel: White #2
Weight: 2.2 oz (62 g)
Edge Length: 120 mm
Total Length: 246 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 30 mm