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龍泉 Ryusen
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MakerRyusen HamonoRegionEchizen, Fukui
Marks龍泉SteelsVG10, SG2 / R2
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Pan-kiriMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceWipe dry after use. Dishwasher still not recommended — the heat and detergent dull the edge and loosen handles.
What this mark means
龍泉 reads Ryusen. It is a brand name used by Ryusen Hamono (龍泉刃物), Echizen, Fukui — the Echizen (Takefu) region.
About the maker
Echizen maker of damascus and design-led knives (Blazen SG2, Tanganryu, Fukakuryu). Mark 龍泉 etched, often with the series.
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