For over 50 years, fourth-generation certified master blacksmith Katsushige Anryu has been hard at work nurturing the Anryu brand into the knifemaking icon that it is today. His knives have touched the hearts of countless knife aficionados and chefs around the world for their impeccable performance, longevity, and beauty. As one of the original founders of the Takefu Knife Village collective which contains some of the most renowned knifemakers in all of Japan, he is also its chairman and is responsible for many of its finest creations.

Anryu has recently passed the brand’s knifemaking torch to his long-time apprentice and nephew Takumi Ikeda, who will be carrying on the legacy and quality of Anryu’s knives for many years to come.