Difference between Makoto Ryusei and Makoto knives?

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bobknife
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Difference between Makoto Ryusei and Makoto knives?

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What is the difference between these two knives?:

Makoto AS Ryusei Gyuto 210mm
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/marygy21.html

Makoto AS Gyuto 210mm
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/maasgy21.html

Enquiring minds want to know.

Thanks for any help! :)
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Re: Difference between Makoto Ryusei and Makoto knives?

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I'm also curious. I'm having trouble noticing a difference, except for the red ferrule. Is the Ryusei the replacement of the AS?
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Re: Difference between Makoto Ryusei and Makoto knives?

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That was my guess, the Ryusei is a newer version of the same blade. But that's just a guess, hence the question.
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