170mm Anryu Aogami Super Kurouchi Wa Bunka
170mm Anryu Aogami Super Kurouchi Wa Bunka
Katsushige Anryu was a co-founder of the Takefu Knife Village. His apprentice Takumi Ikeda learned from him and other master smiths for over 20 years before taking over as the lead blacksmith of Anryu Knives.
Takumi Ikeda also forges blades for the Masakage knife brand.
Location: Echizen, Japan
Line: N/A
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: Aogami Super(HRC ~65)
Cladding: Stainless steel
Finish: Tsuchime
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood and pakka wood ferrule
Weight: ~ 152g
Blade Length: 170mm
Overall Length: ~320mm
Thickness at Heel: ~4.1mm
Blade Height: ~46.7mm
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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