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 high school in 1959. We are proud to present you his signature: hammered pattern Aogami #2 line. Measurements 120 mm 150 mm Weight 80 g 96.8 g Total Length 250 mm 280 mm Tip to Heel Length 121 mm 151 mm Blade Height at Heel 30 mm 34.0 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3.5 mm 2.6 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.1 mm 1.6 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 1.0 mm 0.8 mm Steel: Hitachi Blue 2 Core with Stainless Cladding Hardness: HRC 62-63 Handle Design: K&S Ebony Handle with options