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Takamura Migaki VG10 Petty 130mm

$121.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

We strive to provide accurate measurements and photographs of our products. However, due to the handmade nature of many items slight variations may occur.

Style

Petty

Blade Material

VG10 Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Western Black Pakka Wood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

130mm

Overall Length

240mm

Spine Thickness

1.1mm @ Heel

Blade Height

28mm

Weight

70g

HRC

~60

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Petty knife, a quintessential tool in Japanese cuisine, is a smaller utility knife used for precise, delicate tasks. Often considered a smaller sibling to the chef's knife, it excels in hand-held tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate cutting. Its versatility makes it an essential for detailed culinary work.

Steel Type

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

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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Andrew Johnstone
Love Takamura knives!!

Bought the Petty VG10 for a friend, based on having 2 cromax and one VG10 knives that I use constantly...with respect. They are super sharp from factory and are readily returned to that state after 5-10 min using 1000/3000 grit sharpening stones once every 3-6 months.

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Joe
This business is loved and appreciated

Amazing products and even better service

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James Friedrich
Fantastic Knife

Amazing knife. I use it daily and it suits any task (as a petty should). Edge retention is great and is insanely sharp out of the box. With daily use for a month I have yet to sharpen it and have only maintained it with a strop. I highly recommend for both professionals and home cooks.

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James
Fantastic Knife

Amazing knife. I use it daily and it suits any task (as a petty should). Edge retention is great and is insanely sharp out of the box. With daily use for a month I have yet to sharpen it and have only maintained it with a strop. I highly recommend for both professionals and home cooks.