{"title":"Anryu Blue #2 Tsuchime","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-tsuchime-petty-120-150-mm","title":"Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Petty 120\/150 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eKatsushige 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e high school in 1959. We are proud to present you his signature: hammered pattern Aogami #2 line.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e120 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e80 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e96.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e280 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e121 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e151 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e34.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e 1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: Hitachi Blue 2 Core with Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Ebony Handle with options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"120 mm","offer_id":44106992287965,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_PE120","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150 mm","offer_id":44106992320733,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_PE150","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00357.jpg?v=1660535879"},{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-santoku-175mm-stainless-clad-ebony","title":"Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm Stainless Clad Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for users seeking a pointed profile with Aogami #2 carbon steel performance. Forged by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this 175mm blade features a double bevel and san-mai stainless clad construction around a Blue 2 core. The Bunka profile offers a straighter edge and reverse tanto tip suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats, while the tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the blade surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and toughness. This carbon steel core requires standard care to prevent rust despite the protective stainless cladding. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip and weighs 177g total. With a 48mm heel height and spine measuring 4.7mm at the heel tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, this knife presents specific geometry for precision tasks. Anryu Hamono has operated since 1873 and continues five generations of Echizen forging traditions under current head Takumi Ikeda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44654931837149,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_BK175EB","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/AnryuBlue2TsuchimeStainlessCladBunka175mmD.jpg?v=1710156029"},{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-stainless-clad-ebony","title":"Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Stainless Clad Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for home cooks and students seeking a compact blade with an octagonal ebony handle. Forged by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this santoku features a double bevel geometry suited to slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks. The 170mm profile offers a less aggressive tip and controllable chopping action, while the tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the hand-forged construction from standard production knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core steel is Hitachi Blue 2 carbon, hardened to 61-63 HRC within a san-mai stainless clad structure that simplifies maintenance relative to fully reactive blades. This steel composition contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and toughness during sharpening. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip, and the knife measures 48mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 4.6mm tapering to 0.7mm at the tip. Weighing 173g, this piece continues five generations of Echizen forging tradition established in 1873.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44654948647133,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_ST170EB","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/AnryuBlue2TsuchimeStainlessCladSantoku170mmG.jpg?v=1710156910"},{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-tsuchime-stainless-clad-gyuto-210mm-ebony-handle","title":"Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm is a general-purpose chef's knife best fit for users seeking a hand-forged carbon steel edge with stainless maintenance characteristics. Produced by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this double-bevel blade features an Aogami #2 core clad in stainless steel and finished with a tsuchime hammered texture. The 213mm edge length and gyuto profile suit mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks across vegetables and proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue 2 carbon steel core measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and toughness while remaining responsive to sharpening. Although the stainless cladding reduces maintenance requirements, the exposed carbon steel at the edge requires drying after use to prevent rust. The blade spine measures 4.3mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, with a total weight of 187g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal ebony handle provides a traditional WA grip with a subtle taper and geometric profile. This knife represents five generations of Echizen forging from a workshop established in 1873, now led by fifth-generation maker Takumi Ikeda. The combination of hand-forged construction, stainless-clad san mai architecture, and classic geometry suits those who value traditional craftsmanship alongside practical kitchen performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46238865490141,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_GYU210EB","price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KatsushigeAnryuBlue2TsuchimeStainlessCladGyuto210mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1740618445"},{"product_id":"katsushige-anryu-blue-2-tsuchime-nakiri-stainless-clad-ebony-handle","title":"Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Nakiri 170mm Stainless Clad Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Nakiri 170mm is a stainless-clad Japanese vegetable knife best fit for users requiring a flat-edged blade for straight push cuts through produce. Forged by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this double-bevel profile features a 165mm edge length and measures 51mm at the heel. The relatively flat edge ensures full contact with the chopping board during downward motion, facilitating clean separation of ingredients without rocking. This geometry suits precise vegetable preparation where consistent board contact is necessary for complete cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade core consists of Hitachi Blue 2 carbon steel hardened to 61-63 HRC, encased in a stainless san-mai cladding that reduces maintenance requirements while retaining a carbon steel cutting edge. A hand-forged tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the surface. Weighing 187g with a spine thickness of 3.2mm at the heel tapering to 1.7mm at the tip, the knife pairs with an octagonal ebony handle. This traditional wa-handle provides a tapered geometric grip. Blue 2 steel offers high hardness and edge retention characteristics inherent to its tungsten and chromium composition, responding well to sharpening while resisting chipping during standard vegetable tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46746903511261,"sku":"ANRY_B2TS_NA170EB","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KatsushigeAnryuBlue2TsuchimeNakiriStainlessCladEbonyHandlec_11a72a2c-3bdc-4e05-97b9-f0d011e01856.jpg?v=1757049092"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/collections\/anryu-blue-2-tsuchime.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}