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.

13 products

Style:	Santoku
Blade Length:	170mm
Overall Length:	297mm
Weight:	152g
Blade Height @ Heel:	46mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	1.6mm
Blade Material:	VG10 Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad
Handle Material:	Western Black Pakka Wood
HRC:	~60

Style:	Santoku
Blade Length:	170mm
Overall Length:	297mm
Weight:	146g
Blade Height @ Heel:	46mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	1.6mm
Blade Material:	SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad
Handle Material:	Western Wine Red Pakka Wood
HRC:	~63

Style:	Petty
Blade Length:	130mm
Overall Length:	240mm
Weight:	70g
Blade Height @ Heel:	28mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	1.1mm
Blade Material:	VG10 Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad
Handle Material:	Western Black Pakka Wood
HRC:	~60

Style:	Petty
Blade Length:	130mm
Overall Length:	220mm
Weight:	65g
Blade Height @ Heel:	26mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	1.1mm
Blade Material:	SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad
Handle Material:	Western Wine Red Pakka Wood
HRC:	~63

Style:	Santoku
Blade Length:	175mm
Overall Length:	297mm
Weight:	151g
Blade Height @ Heel:	46mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	1.5mm
Blade Material:	Chromax Semi Stainless Core w/ Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material:	Brown Pakka Wood
HRC:	63-64

Takamura Hamono

Takamura Migaki VG10 Santoku 170mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Santoku 170mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Petty 130mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Petty 130mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Petty 130mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Petty 130mm

Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm

Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm

Takamura Chromax Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Chromax Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Chromax Petty 130mm

Takamura Chromax Petty 130mm

Takamura VG10 Tsuchime Petty 130mm

Takamura VG10 Tsuchime Petty 130mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Petty 150mm

Takamura Migaki SG2 Petty 150mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Gyuto 210mm

Takamura Migaki VG10 Gyuto 210mm

Style:	Gyuto
Blade Length:	210mm
Overall Length:	335mm
Weight:	158g
Blade Height @ Heel:	45mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel/Mid:	1.8mm/1.8mm
Blade Material:	Chromax Semi Stainless Core w/ Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material:	Brown Pakka Wood
HRC:	63-64

Takamura Hamono

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