Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Petty 120/150 mm

Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Petty 120/150 mmKatsushige 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 120 mm 150 mm Weight 80 g 96. 8 g Total Length 250 mm 280 mm Tip to Heel Length 121 mm 151 mm Blade Height at Heel 30 mm

this will be the knife

that is why the Japanese keeps the Chosera for their domestic market but not the PRO

The total production of Binchotan in Japan is about 1800 tons per year

The reactive carbon steel core measures 60-64 HRC and demands immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

Hardness: HRC 62-64

Overall length: 308 mm

Customers often ask us about leather strops

9 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

making the blade easy to look after without reactive care requirements

It was only recently I was able to find a good supplier that is able to produce this top quality knife roll

0mm at the heel

Over all length:457mm