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Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

$189.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Western Wine Red Pakka Wood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

170mm

Overall Length

297mm

Spine Thickness

1.6mm @ heel

Blade Height

46mm

Weight

146g

HRC

~63

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type

Japanese SG2, also known as R2 steel, is a high-end, powdered metallurgy stainless steel and one of the finest knife-making steels available in Japan. It is a favourite of many for its exceptional hardness and edge retention. It's fine, uniform grain structure enables razor-sharp edges, all the while holding an edge for much longer than Carbon steel knives, without needing to be concerned about rust appearing.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture.  

Introducing

Takamura Hamono

Founded in 1945 and based in Echizen, Fukui, Takamura Hamono is a family-run forge now led by third-generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura, alongside his two younger brothers. Known for their refined craftsmanship and technical innovation, Takamura Hamono has become synonymous with elegant, high-performance blades.

Early pioneers in the use of powder metallurgy steels, they were among the first to work successfully with Super Gold (SG2) — a material prized for its extraordinary hardness and long-lasting edge retention. Their knives are precisely balanced, exceptionally finished, and exhibit a clean, modern aesthetic without compromising the soul of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Each piece from Takamura Hamono reflects a rare combination of innovation and heritage — offering world-class performance with a quiet, understated beauty.

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Customer Reviews

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Reinhart Jacob Loupatty
Laser santoku

Literally, a bloody laser, looks pretty, somewhat a little bit above from what was my budget but it really does not disappoint, extremely sharp and pretty

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Paulo André Fernandes
Wonderful

Exactly as expected

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Michael L.
Takamura SG2 Santoku

I had high hopes for this purchase because I heard so much about the quality of Takamura knives. And I was not disappointed! It was sharp as out of the box and quality of the finish on the blade and handle was marvellous. I could feel the knife going through the carrot like butter but with my other Japanese knives, I could feel the carrot "cracking" as the knife through. The delivery from Chef Edge was also quick even though it had to come all the way from one end of the continent to the other. I am very happy with the purchase and now thinking I should get a matching gyuto. Any idea when they might become available?

Mike

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Samir Kumar Chhadiyal

Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

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Sean Cheah
Excellent quality and finish!

Bought this santoku to replace my current one and I must say I'm very impressed with the quality and finish of this knife. It's my first SG2 knife and I might consider buying other types in this material. It's super sharp out of box and cuts like Lazer. The handle is very comfortable too and most of all The Guys at ChefsEdge got this delivered super quick! Kudos ChefsEdge Team

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