Katsushige Anryu is a 4th generation blacksmith from Takefu knife village. He started by apprenticing under his father back in 1959, and together with Takeshi Saji, he started the Takefu Knife Village Co-op association for Echizen's best knife smiths.
He retired in 2022 and it is now his son-in-law Takumi Ikeda who forges the knives for the Anryu brand.
| Brand/series |
Anryu |
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Type |
Santoku |
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Forging and steel
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3 Layers of blue #2 / stainless cladding
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Grinding
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50/50 |
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Handle type
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oval Walnut
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Stainless steel
|
NO! |
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Hardness
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62/63
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Specs
(May vary due to handmade)
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Length: 180mm.
Height: 47mm.
Weight: 144g.
Width out of the handle: 6mm.
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Foodgear always advises against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. Knives must not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and provokes rust - even in stainless alloys!
