Anryu Hamono

Katsushige Anryu is a 4th generation Master blacksmith from Echizen, Japan. He has been making knives for well over 50 years. He announced his retirement in 2021 and had his nephew Takumi Ikeda take over all forging responsibility. Ikeda-San is a talented young blacksmith that has been trained and mentored by Anryu-San.