Katsushige Anryu is the forth generation blacksmith family in Echzien with history going back to 1870s. He is the head smith of the Takefu Knife Village and has been forigng knives for most of his life after graduating from high school in 1959. We are proud to present you his signature: hammered pattern Aogami #2 line.
Measurements
210 mm | 240 mm | |
Weight | 157 g | 195 g |
Total Length | 359 mm | 392 mm |
Tip to Heel Length | 218 mm | 241 mm |
Blade Height at Heel | 46.5 mm | 50.8 mm |
Width of Spine Above Heel | 3.0mm | 3.4 mm |
Width of Spine at Middle of Blade | 1.9 mm | 2.0 mm |
Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip | 0.9 mm | 0.9 mm |
Steel: Hitachi Blue 2 Core with Stainless Cladding
Hardness: HRC 62-63
Handle Design: K&S Ebony Handle with options
About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.
About the Maker - Ikeda-san has been learning from Anryu-san since 2007 in the legendary knife-making area known as Takefu Knife Village. In January of 2021, Anryu-san passed the reigns on Anryu-hamono to his nephew Ikeda-san. For years Ikeda-san has been forging the majority of Anryu knives, and we are excited to see how he drives the company forward into the future.
Ikeda-san uses a coke fire, as his master Anryu-san has trained him, and he loves to make Damascus steel-style blades. It’s a fun way for blacksmiths to show off their talents.
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more. A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.Shape Gyuto
Blade Length 240 mm
Blade Height 47 mm
Steel Type Aogami #2 (Blue Carbon Steel) with Stainless Steel Cladding Rockwell Hardness 62–63
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle -
Blacksmith/Maker Takumi Ikeda
Brand Anryu Hamono
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Piece of art
Review by Johnathan S. on 8 May 2020 review stating Piece of art
If you can find one in stock pick it up. Great balance with a great grind. The spine is thick at the handle but thins out fast to a really thin tip. I noticed the blue 2 steel was a bit more reactive than usual for that steel. It's not a bad thing but something to keep in mind. He's 70 so who knows how much longer he'll be making knives
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. The knife is constructed of a Hitachi Aogami #2 carbon steel core hardened to 63 HRC wrapped in stainless steel for easy maintenance. The core steel will take an extremely keen edge with ease and hold that edge for a long time. Mr. Anryu's Hammered line has built a reputation among Japanese knife enthusiasts for its high-performance grinds and rustic yet refined aesthetics. As this is a handmade knife, make allowances for variations in dimensions between knives. Please note that the carbon steel core of this knife will patina with normal use and can rust if neglected.
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