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      Takamura Knives Collection by Tokushu Knife There was a time when Takamura Hamono stood alone, steadfast in their mission to produce a high-quality stainless steel kitchen knife that performs as well, if not better, than the revered traditional carbon steel Japanese knives. After many years, they have not only achieved but surpassed their goals. Deciding to buy a Takamura Knife isn’t really . . . Continue
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      Takamura Migaki SG2 Gyuto 180mm Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura SG2 Migaki Gyuto 180mm
      $199.00 $159.00
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      Profile view of the Takamura VG-10 Migaki Gyuto 180mm chef's knife with a sleek black handle
      Takamura VG-10 Migaki Gyuto 180mm
      $169.00 $129.00
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      Takamura VG10 Migaki 170mm Western Handled Santoku Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura VG-10 Migaki Santoku 170mm
      $169.00 $129.00
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      Takamura 210mm Gyuto Chromax Steel (Like AS) Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura Chromax Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm
      $159.00
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      Takamura Knives 130mm Petty VG-10 Tsuchime on white background
      Takamura VG-10 Tsuchime Petty 130mm
      $119.00
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      Takamura SG2 Migaki 170mm Santoku with Red Western Handle Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura SG2 Migaki Santoku 170mm
      $169.00
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      Takamura Polished VG10 130mm Petty Western Handle Black - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura VG-10 Migaki Petty 130mm
      $129.00 $99.00
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      Takamura VG-10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
      $129.99
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      Takamura VG-10 Migaki 210mm Gyuto with Black Western Handle - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura VG-10 Migaki Gyuto 210mm
      $149.00
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      Takamura VG10 150mm Petty Western Handle Black Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura VG-10 Migaki Petty 150mm
      $119.00 $99.00
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      Takamura Chromax Stainless Clad Tsuchime 130mm Petty with Western Handle - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura Chromax Tsuchime Petty 130mm
      $105.00
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      Takamura Stainless Clad Chromax Tsuchime 170mm Santoku with Black Pakkawood Scales Western Style Handle Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura Chromax Tsuchime 170mm Santoku with Black Pakkawood Scales
      $99.00 $89.00
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      Takamura SG2 Migaki 130mm Petty with Western Handle - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura SG2 Migaki Petty 130mm
      $139.00
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      Takamura SG2 Migaki 210mm Gyuto
      $199.00
      Takamura 180mm Tsuchime VG10 Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura VG-10 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
      $149.00
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      Takamura Migaki SG2 150mm Petty Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura SG2 Migaki Petty 150mm
      $129.00
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      Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm Western Handle Tokushu Knife.
      Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm
      $169.00 $139.00
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      Takamura Uchigumo 180mm Gyuto - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura Uchigumo 180mm Gyuto
      $879.00
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      Takamura VG-10 Tsuchime 210mm Gyuto with Western Handle - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura VG-10 Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm
      $159.00
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      Takamura Knives VG-10 Tsuchime Petty 150mm - Tokushu Knife
      Takamura VG-10 Tsuchime Petty 150mm
      $115.00

      Takamura Knives Collection | Tokushu Knife

      Takamura Knives Collection by Tokushu Knife

      There was a time when Takamura Hamono stood alone, steadfast in their mission to produce a high-quality stainless steel kitchen knife that performs as well, if not better, than the revered traditional carbon steel Japanese knives. After many years, they have not only achieved but surpassed their goals.

      Deciding to buy a Takamura Knife isn’t really a decision; you should own at least one. The challenge lies in finding the knife you want in stock. Takamura typically crafts batches of 500 of one type of knife at a time and does not disclose their production schedule. Therefore, we recommend signing up to be notified when they are in stock to ensure you can find the knife of your dreams.

      Main Collections of Takamura

      Takamura produces three main collections: Takamura SG2, Takamura VG-10, and Takamura Chromax.

      Takamura SG2

      The Takamura SG2 is the most popular line. SG2, a powdered metallurgy super steel, achieves a finer grain structure and slightly better edge retention than VG-10, albeit not as tough. That being said, this is one of the best knives you can buy, and it punches way above its price. The level of fit and finish is extraordinary, and it will fall through food like nothing you have experienced. Because of the thin nature of these "laser" type knives, we recommend you use them with a soft cutting board like a Hasegawa cutting board. This will improve edge retention and keep your knife in good shape for a long time.

      Takamura VG-10

      The popularity of VG-10 steel has decreased significantly in the past several years. Why? In our opinion, a large influx of impostors, marketed as but not actually VG-10, and poor heat treatment of the steel (authentic VG-10 or not) have tainted the reputation. Makers like Sakai Takayuki, Takamura Hamono, Shegeki Tanaka, and Masutani have mastered its application and all produce excellent cutlery with this material. Takamura promises an extremely sharp out-of-the-box experience. We have BESS tested them between a 70 - 80g rating, which is approximately what we achieve with our professional sharpening service. This still varies, however, we can guarantee you will be happy with the out-of-box sharpness

      Takamura Chromax

      Takamura Chromax is less commonly produced and is actually a semi-stainless carbon steel, with a Chromium content at 5%. The stainless cladding on this knife keeps it low maintenance, and the blade will darken over time with patina, creating a lovely contrast between the cladding and core steel. This is the hardest version with an HRC value of 64-65, giving it the best edge retention but making it more prone to chipping if used improperly. With proper handling, you should have no issue.

      In Conclusion

      In conclusion, Takamura Knives have been revered by almost anyone who has picked one up and are an essential part of your collection.