Master blacksmith Katsushige Anryu has passed the hammer to his skilled apprentice, Ikeda san, who now leads Anryu Hamono with the same dedication to craftsmanship and tradition.
This knife is part of a new line crafted by Ikeda san under the Anryu name, and it showcases the exceptional qualities of Aogami Super (AS) steel. AS is the highest-performing of the Hitachi Blue Paper steels, offering incredible edge retention and excellent sharpening ease. It features elevated levels of carbon and chromium, which not only boost hardness but also add a bit of corrosion resistance—something not often found in traditional carbon steels.
The AS core is clad in a soft stainless steel using the san-mai method, providing added protection and making maintenance more manageable. A rustic kurouchi finish adds to the character of the blade while also helping to resist oxidation. The knife is paired with a refined octagonal walnut handle and black pakka wood ferrule, offering a comfortable grip with a touch of elegance.
This 120mm petty is the perfect utility knife for detailed tasks—ideal for trimming, peeling, and slicing small ingredients with surgical precision.Blacksmith: Ikeda san Location: Echizen, Japan Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged Edge Steel: Aogami Super (AS) Cladding: Stainless Finish: Kurouchi HRC: 61–62 Handle: Walnut Octagonal Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g) Edge Length: 120 mm Total Length: 245 mm Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.5 mm Blade Height: 29 mm
This knife is part of a new line crafted by Ikeda san under the Anryu name, and it showcases the exceptional qualities of Aogami Super (AS) steel. AS is the highest-performing of the Hitachi Blue Paper steels, offering incredible edge retention and excellent sharpening ease. It features elevated levels of carbon and chromium, which not only boost hardness but also add a bit of corrosion resistance—something not often found in traditional carbon steels.
The AS core is clad in a soft stainless steel using the san-mai method, providing added protection and making maintenance more manageable. A rustic kurouchi finish adds to the character of the blade while also helping to resist oxidation. The knife is paired with a refined octagonal walnut handle and black pakka wood ferrule, offering a comfortable grip with a touch of elegance.
This 120mm petty is the perfect utility knife for detailed tasks—ideal for trimming, peeling, and slicing small ingredients with surgical precision.
