Takefu-City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen district) is famous for the Echizen Uchihamono (Hammer forged knives) backed by the traditional Hizukuri forging technique with 700 years of history. It dates back to 1337, when the Swordsmith, Kuniyasu Chiyozuru moved to Fuchu (Takefu) from Kyoto and propagated his high techniques of swordmaking to the local blacksmiths.
Ryusen has been producing high quality Professional Chef's knives for decades with the Echizen Uchihamono tradition and modern technology.
Now Ryusen has introduced the "Blazen" series of powdered high speed tool-steel blades at a hardness of HRC 61-63.
This is the top of the Ryusen range, for the professional chef who requires the finest in performance, or the home cook who demands the best.
Each knife comes with protective black wooden sheath (Saya).
True masterpieces you can proudly own and use.
The Blazen series are rapidly attaining a legendary status in the culinary world.
They feel wonderful in the hand and are extremely sharp. At the moment we have some 210 mm.Gyuto and some Santoku available. More are on the way.
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