Takamura Migaki SG2 Petty 150mm

Takamura Hamono is based in Echizen, Japan — one of the most storied knife-making regions in the country — and has built a reputation for producing knives of exceptional thinness and precision at prices that consistently surprise serious cooks. Migaki means polished in Japanese, and the name reflects the refined, clean aesthetic of this line. Every knife in the Migaki series is laser thin, light, and precisely balanced — tools optimized for performance above everything else.

The Migaki Petty 150mm is built around SG2 — also known as R2 — a powdered metallurgy stainless steel with an extremely fine, uniform grain structure that allows it to take acutely sharp edges and hold them through extended use in ways that conventional steels cannot match. Hardened to 62 HRC and clad in softer stainless for added durability, the blade is ground to an almost impossibly thin profile — just 1.4mm at the spine — while remaining surprisingly stiff and confident in use. At 151mm with a 29mm blade height this knife is at home doing in-hand detail work, trimming proteins, slicing fruit and garnishes, and any task where precision and control matter most. Customers who reach for it occasionally tend to find themselves reaching for it constantly. The rosewood Western handle is comfortable and well fitted.

What Customers Are Saying:
Customers across skill levels — from home cooks to professional line cooks — consistently describe this petty as a revelation. The out-of-the-box sharpness impresses even experienced knife enthusiasts who expect to tune a new knife before using it. Edge retention on the SG2 steel far outpaces VG-10 and most other stainless alloys, with users reporting weeks of heavy use before the first touch-up is needed. Several customers have bought multiple copies. The grind draws particular praise for its impeccability, and the lightweight feel makes it a joy to use through long prep sessions. One customer notes it is the finest among 15 knives in their collection.

Care Instructions:
SG2 is a stainless steel but its hardness makes it more susceptible to chipping than softer alloys. Use on wood or rubber cutting boards only and avoid hard materials, bones, and frozen foods. Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the keen edge between full sharpenings.

• Maker: Takamura
• Location: Echizen, Japan
• Construction: San Mai
• Edge Steel: SG2 (R2) Powdered Stainless Steel
• HRC: 62
• Edge Grind: 50/50
• Handle: Rosewood Yo (Western)
• Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
• Blade Length: 151 mm
• Total Length: 266 mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.4 mm
• Blade Height: 29 mm