The Anryu Tsuchime Aogami #2 Santoku 170mm is an all-purpose Japanese knife from Echizen, Japan. Featuring an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding and a tsuchime finish, this knife excels at push-cutting vegetables, proteins, and fish with its moderate height and flat profile. It is suitable for both home cooks and professional chefs seeking a versatile Japanese knife.
Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by blacksmith Takumi Ikeda
Santoku: Multi-purpose Japanese chef knife ideal for vegetables, proteins, and fish
Carbon steel core with stainless cladding for easier maintenance
Oval rosewood handle
Excellent distal taper from 5.2mm at handle to 0.8mm near tip
For right- and left-handed users
Suitable for both home cooks and professional chefs seeking a versatile Japanese knife
About the Blacksmith
Takumi Ikeda is an Echizen Traditional Craftsman operating at Takefu Knife Village and the fifth-generation successor of Anryu Hamono. He began his apprenticeship under Katsushige Anryu (retired 2021) in 2007 and became the successor of Anryu Hamono in January 2021. As Anryu's nephew, he inherited the workshop's leadership when his uncle had no sons to continue the family tradition. He forges using traditional methods and works with high-carbon steels, including Aogami #2, Aogami Super, and Shirogami #2. Before becoming successor, he was the primary blacksmith producing knives for the Anryu workshop.
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Anryu Tsuchime Aogami #2 Santoku knife, please refer to our care guide below.
Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
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