Takamura is run by three brothers who inherited the business from their father and built their reputation around a single principle: grind the blade thinner than anyone expects at the price. Their Migaki SG2 line is the expression of that principle at its most refined - SG2 powdered stainless at 62-65 HRC, san mai construction, and a polished migaki (polished) finish that reflects the precision of the grind beneath it. Made at Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, Japan. These knives sell out quickly - limit one per customer.
The Migaki santoku at 170mm is one of the most consistently praised knives in the CKTG catalog. Don has four Takamuras in his household and wants every size - he and his wife both reach for them daily and call the quality and edge great for the money. Asher calls it a veritable particle separator - thin, very sharp, excellent edge retention. Jonathan describes it as nimble, fitting his hand perfectly, and a great go-to knife. At 5.1 oz, 46mm height, and 2mm spine the grind is everything the Migaki name promises. Rosewood western handle. Limit one per customer.
What Customers Are Saying: Sixteen five-star reviews. Don has four Takamuras in his household - he and his wife both reach for them daily and call the quality and edge great for the money. Asher describes it as a veritable particle separator: thin, very sharp, excellent edge retention. Jonathan calls it nimble, fitting his hand perfectly, and a great go-to knife. The Migaki santoku converts buyers into repeat Takamura customers with remarkable consistency.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a fully stainless powdered steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that could chip the edge at this hardness. Sharpen on quality water stones - SG2 at 62-65 HRC rewards a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings to maintain the laser-thin edge.
The Migaki santoku at 170mm is one of the most consistently praised knives in the CKTG catalog. Don has four Takamuras in his household and wants every size - he and his wife both reach for them daily and call the quality and edge great for the money. Asher calls it a veritable particle separator - thin, very sharp, excellent edge retention. Jonathan describes it as nimble, fitting his hand perfectly, and a great go-to knife. At 5.1 oz, 46mm height, and 2mm spine the grind is everything the Migaki name promises. Rosewood western handle. Limit one per customer.
What Customers Are Saying: Sixteen five-star reviews. Don has four Takamuras in his household - he and his wife both reach for them daily and call the quality and edge great for the money. Asher describes it as a veritable particle separator: thin, very sharp, excellent edge retention. Jonathan calls it nimble, fitting his hand perfectly, and a great go-to knife. The Migaki santoku converts buyers into repeat Takamura customers with remarkable consistency.
Care Instructions: SG2 is a fully stainless powdered steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that could chip the edge at this hardness. Sharpen on quality water stones - SG2 at 62-65 HRC rewards a consistent angle and light pressure. Strop regularly between sharpenings to maintain the laser-thin edge.
- Blacksmith: Takamura Hamono
- Location: Takefu Knife Village, Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Steel: SG2 (R2) Powdered Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Softer Stainless
- HRC: 62-65
- Finish: Migaki (Polished)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Handle: Rosewood Western (Yo)
- Limit: One Per Customer
- Weight: 5.1 oz (146g)
- Blade Length: 172mm
- Total Length: 300mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
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Takamura Migaki
Takamura Migaki What can I say? Number fourPosted By: Don T. - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
What can I say, this is number four Takamura at our house, my wife and I both love to use them. We have all but the 150mm and that is only because it is out of stock. For the money the Takamura quality and edge is great.href=javascript:popupreview('https://cktgreviews.com/yreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=5195&Score=-1')>No
1 people found this review helpful
What can I say, this is number four Takamura at our house, my wife and I both love to use them. We have all but the 150mm and that is only because it is out of stock. For the money the Takamura quality and edge is great.href=javascript:popupreview('https://cktgreviews.com/yreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=5195&Score=-1')>No
Superb Takamura Migaki What can I say? Number fourPosted By: Don T. - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
What can I say, this is number four Takamura at our house, my wife and I both love to use them. We have all but the 150mm and that is only because it is out of stock. For the money the Takamura quality and edge is great.href=javascript:popupreview('https://cktgreviews.com/yreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=5195&Score=-1')>No
1 people found this review helpful
What can I say, this is number four Takamura at our house, my wife and I both love to use them. We have all but the 150mm and that is only because it is out of stock. For the money the Takamura quality and edge is great.href=javascript:popupreview('https://cktgreviews.com/yreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=5195&Score=-1')>No
Superb Takamura Migaki What can I say? Number fourPosted By: Don T. - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
What can I say, this is number four Takamura at our house, my wife and I both love to use them. We have all but the 150mm and that is only because it is out of stock. For the money the Takamura quality and edge is great.
1 people found this review helpful
What can I say, this is number four Takamura at our house, my wife and I both love to use them. We have all but the 150mm and that is only because it is out of stock. For the money the Takamura quality and edge is great.
Excellent example of a knife maker's craftPosted By: Chef Michael - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
To me a santuko bridges the gap between a Nakiri and a Gyuto and when I am working in a small kitchen, the small size gives me the flexability to maneuver around without the compromises that using two knives brings to bear. The Takamura R2 is a superb example of a skilled knifemakers craft. The fit and finish are stellar and the OOTB sharpness is excellent. I would be hardpressed to find another santuko knife that has the quality of steel, balance, and fit and finish that this knife offers at even twice the price.
2 people found this review helpful
To me a santuko bridges the gap between a Nakiri and a Gyuto and when I am working in a small kitchen, the small size gives me the flexability to maneuver around without the compromises that using two knives brings to bear. The Takamura R2 is a superb example of a skilled knifemakers craft. The fit and finish are stellar and the OOTB sharpness is excellent. I would be hardpressed to find another santuko knife that has the quality of steel, balance, and fit and finish that this knife offers at even twice the price.
r2 santoku Great knife The knife that does it allPosted By: Tom - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
A combination of nakiri and gyuto a good rocker and chopper great knuckle clearance, wooden cutting board recommended will micro chip on plastc. No need to change knives for 80% of food prep. This knife has a nice flat section. My wife chooses this over all my knives. As easy to sharpen as my V10s
1 people found this review helpful
A combination of nakiri and gyuto a good rocker and chopper great knuckle clearance, wooden cutting board recommended will micro chip on plastc. No need to change knives for 80% of food prep. This knife has a nice flat section. My wife chooses this over all my knives. As easy to sharpen as my V10s
GreatPosted By: Chris Jones - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
So I've had this knife for a few months now was very sharp OOTB. So I'm a sous chef and I do a lot of prep also this knife holds a good edge for up about 4 weeks even after tons of prep, and an idiot dishwasher putting it through the wash 2x (he's fired). Overall- lightweight, sharp, thin, good F&F. awesome product.
1 people found this review helpful
So I've had this knife for a few months now was very sharp OOTB. So I'm a sous chef and I do a lot of prep also this knife holds a good edge for up about 4 weeks even after tons of prep, and an idiot dishwasher putting it through the wash 2x (he's fired). Overall- lightweight, sharp, thin, good F&F. awesome product.
Know i know what they mean by a Laser!Posted By: Dave - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
The top edge profile of this knife is amazingly thin! Absolutely flies through vegetables. This is certainly not a blade I would pull out to cut through frozen steak, but for any fresh produce or simple cutting this makes very short work of them.
1 people found this review helpful
The top edge profile of this knife is amazingly thin! Absolutely flies through vegetables. This is certainly not a blade I would pull out to cut through frozen steak, but for any fresh produce or simple cutting this makes very short work of them.
Product ReviewPosted By: Mike - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
This knife is so sharp OTB that it has made me question the sharpening skills. My other knives don't compare. It's pretty amazing. But when I look at the edge, it's a mess. nicks, flakes of metal, wandering edge. Lost a star for that would have been 2 or 3 off except it's so dang sharp. If it's this sharp now, I can't imagine it once I've had a chance to sharpen it up right.
1 people found this review helpful
This knife is so sharp OTB that it has made me question the sharpening skills. My other knives don't compare. It's pretty amazing. But when I look at the edge, it's a mess. nicks, flakes of metal, wandering edge. Lost a star for that would have been 2 or 3 off except it's so dang sharp. If it's this sharp now, I can't imagine it once I've had a chance to sharpen it up right.
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Amanda - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
Love this knife! The edge out of the box is the absolute sharpest I've ever encountered. It's really a pleasure to use in a professional kitchen. The handle is quite comfortable for my admittedly small hands, and the knife is an absolute stunner to look at (the rosewood is gorgeous and the fit and finish are top notch). Very happy with my purchase and many thanks for the sale pricing!
1 people found this review helpful
Love this knife! The edge out of the box is the absolute sharpest I've ever encountered. It's really a pleasure to use in a professional kitchen. The handle is quite comfortable for my admittedly small hands, and the knife is an absolute stunner to look at (the rosewood is gorgeous and the fit and finish are top notch). Very happy with my purchase and many thanks for the sale pricing!
