About Katsushige Anryu - “Iron is alive,” he says. “It can live and it can die, depending on the blacksmith.” Anryu san’s 6+ decade career has given him an incredible understanding of steel and makes him one of the most prolific blacksmiths in his region. He is rightfully proud of being one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village.
Anryu san sticks to tradition when it works to his benefit, but is not afraid to introduce new techniques and steels if they can improve his knives. Despite being born in 1940, Anryu san continues to work hard, innovate, and pass his skills along to young blacksmiths.
Knife Shape | Ko-Bunka |
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Blade Length | 130mm |
Steel Type | Super Blue Carbon Steel |
Rockwell Hardness | 61:63 |
Blacksmith/Maker | Katsushige Anryu |