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有次 Aritsugu
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MakerAritsugu (Kyoto)RegionKyoto
Marks有次SteelsShirogami #2, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless
Knife types madeYanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Santoku, Petty, NakiriMain useSlicing sashimi and sushi toppings in one pull stroke.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000–6000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.
What this mark means
有次 reads Aritsugu. It is a brand name used by Aritsugu (Kyoto) (有次（京都・錦市場）), Kyoto — the Kyoto region. Kyoto (Nishiki) and Tsukiji Aritsugu (Tokyo) are separate companies using the same kanji.
About the maker
The Nishiki-market shop. Mark 有次 chiselled, often with the buyer's name engraved at purchase. Tsukiji Aritsugu in Tokyo is a separate company using the same kanji — the chisel style and the shop stamp tell them apart.
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