Anryu tsuchime aogami#2 petty knife

The Anryu tsuchime aogami#2 petty knife is a handcrafted Japanese petty knife forged by Takumi Ikeda, the fifth-generation blacksmith at Anryu Hamono. Its core is made from aogami#2 steel, known for its excellent edge retention and sharpness. The blade features a stainless steel cladding, which provides easier maintenance. The knife's distinctive tsuchime (hammered) finish adds visual appeal.

This petty knife is versatile and well-suited for precise cutting tasks in the kitchen. It excels at peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits and vegetables, as well as performing detail work on meats and fish. Its compact size makes it easy to maneuver, making it a valuable tool for both home cooks and professional chefs.

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Brand: Anryu
Blacksmith: Takumi Ikeda
Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: tsuchime
Core steel: Aogami#2 (Blue#2)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 270mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 150mm
Blade height at the heel: 34.5mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 3.6mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 2.6mm
Spine thickness midway: 1.5mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 73g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: oval rosewood with pakkawood ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Anryu tsuchime aogami#2 petty knife knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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