Anryu Knives Aogami Santoku
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Made of Aogami Blue #2 steel and clad in stainless steel this is knife that has the best of both worlds, the joy of carbon but with the easy to care for addition of stainless cladding.
This daily driver is thick above the heel with an aggressive distal taper, flat grind to its thin edge. An ideal all rounder and workhorse for any kitchen.
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About this range
First Impressions
Aogami blue #2 steel, is considered a very tough steel, not quite as hard as super blue but not as brittle which gives you the perfect knife if you don't want to spend a long time sharpening it.
These are very sharp out of the box for the average user but if you want to take them to the stones you can achieve a sharper edge still.
Beauty
They are beautiful. The hammer marks really give a sense of how the knife was made, in a hot forge by a blacksmith rather than a pristine machine. The handles are quite understated leaving all the cooing to be done over the blade!
Please note that newer knives in the range have an octagonal shaped handle not an oval one.
In Hand
A classic walnut and black buffalo wa handle offers a light and comfortable grip making for a nimble and well balanced knife.
Please note: These knives are supplied with either an oval or octagonal shaped handle and availability of a specific shape isn't possible to guarantee so the handle fitted is what is available at the time. If you'd like to double check which is fitted before ordering, please contact us.
Durability
Aogami blue #2 is considered a very tough and durable steel, the steel doesn't get as hard as super blue so not as brittle. As is normal with all our knives, treat it with care and it will last a lifetime.
Ease of Care
The core steel in these knives is carbon which is reactive but with the stainless steel cladding you don't need to worry much if you follow our carbon steel care tips. This being a reactive knife you will need to wipe and dry carefully after each use though and over time a patina will develop.
For long term care and maintenance, we recommend a carbon steel care kit.
Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
Our Verdict
The blue #2 steel coupled with the great fit and finish makes these knives absolute winners in our eyes. The reputation regarding performance that goes before them makes the price hard to believe.
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Knife Measurements - Anryu Knives Aogami Santoku
- Blade Length: 172mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 314mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 45mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 4mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 132 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 62 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Walnut with black buffalo ferrule (Oval or octagonal - see comfort section above)
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Meet the maker
Takumi Ikeda
The aogami range has been made for many years by master blacksmith Anryu san but with his retirement at the start of 2021, production of this line has passed to his nephew and apprentice and highly skilled blacksmith Takumi Ikeda who continues to make the knives in the same way.
How to choose the perfect knife
We've helped thousands of customers choose their perfect knife since 2011 and we're here to help you too.
Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
