Anryu Aogami Super Santoku 165mm

Experience Echizen Craftsmanship in an Aogami Super Santoku

The Anryu Aogami Super Santoku 165mm is hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by blacksmith Ikeda-san. Aogami Super steel core, hammer-forged with a stainless steel cladding, kurouchi and tsuchime finish, and an octagonal rosewood handle with black pakkawood ferrule. A premium Japanese carbon steel santoku built for cooks who want the highest edge performance in a versatile all-rounder.

The Specs

• Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super Steel) core, stainless steel cladding
• Finish: Kurouchi and tsuchime (hammered)
• Blade length: 165mm
• Handle: Octagonal rosewood with black pakkawood ferrule
• Origin: Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Ikeda-san

Echizen Craftsmanship

Echizen is one of Japan's oldest knife-making regions, with a tradition stretching back over 700 years. Ikeda-san forges each blade by hand using Aogami Super - the highest-performing steel in the Aogami (Blue Paper) family, with added tungsten and chromium for superior edge retention and wear resistance compared to Aogami #1 and #2. The santoku's versatile profile handles slicing, dicing, and chopping across proteins, vegetables, and herbs with equal confidence. The kurouchi finish on the cladding gives the blade a raw, honest character, while the tsuchime hammered texture reduces drag. The stainless steel cladding protects the reactive carbon core while keeping maintenance manageable.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use - carbon steel core will rust if left wet
• Apply a light coat of camellia oil if storing for extended periods
• Expect a natural patina to develop with use - this is normal and protective
• Sharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block