Katsushige Anryu is renowned worldwide for his knifemaking skills. He learned his craft under his father's tutelage. Anryu-san has received numerous awards during his more than 50-year tenure as head of the Anryu Blacksmith Shop in Takefu Knife Village. These include being named an Excellent Successor of Traditional Craftsmen, being awarded the Traditional Craftsmen Certificate, and receiving an award from the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
Katsushige Anryu is renowned worldwide for his knifemaking skills. He learned his craft under his father's tutelage. Anryu-san has received numerous awards during his more than 50-year tenure as head of the Anryu Blacksmith Shop in Takefu Knife Village. These include being named an Excellent Successor of Traditional Craftsmen, being awarded the Traditional Craftsmen Certificate, and receiving an award from the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry.