Anryu Blue #2 Hammered Nakiri 165mm

After 50 years, Anryu has given over his business to his trusted apprentice, Ikeda san, who now manages Anryu Hamono and does the lion's share of the work. Anryu's Hammered lineup is characterized by its unique hand-hammered aesthetic and outstanding fit and finish, which complement its first-rate grind and world-class Aogami #2 steel. This nakiri is no exception. While the core steel is reactive, it is wrapped in stainless steel for easy maintenance. Like all handmade knives, each of these knives will vary somewhat from one another.

Workshop: Anryu Hamono

Blacksmith: Ikeda San

Location: Echizen, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel

Cladding: Stainless

Handle: Rosewood Oval

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Weight: 5.9 oz (168 g)

Blade Length: 160 mm

Total Length: 309 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm

Blade Height: 51 mm