Takamura Migaki SG2 Petty 130mm

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. These are purpose-built precision tools, not rustic character pieces, and the Petty 130mm is one of the finest expressions of that philosophy in the lineup.

At the core of this knife is SG2 — also known as R2 — a powdered metallurgy stainless steel that represents a significant step up from conventional stainless alloys. The extremely fine, uniform grain structure produced by the powdered metallurgy process allows SG2 to take an acutely keen edge and hold it through extended use in ways that conventional steels simply cannot match. Hardened to 62 HRC, the blade is clad in softer stainless for added durability and finished to a mirror polish throughout. At 131mm with a 29mm blade height and a spine measuring just 1.4mm, this is a true laser in petty format — featherlight at 2.2 oz, precise, and exceptionally comfortable for in-hand work, detail tasks, fruit prep, and anything where control matters more than raw cutting power. The rosewood Western handle is well fitted and comfortable.

What Customers Are Saying:
Customers who already own other Takamura knives consistently add this petty to complete the set — and it delivers the same laser performance in a smaller format. It has become a daily go-to for home cooks handling fruit, vegetables, and smaller prep tasks, and earns high praise for its out-of-the-box sharpness, long-term edge retention, and the quality of fit and finish that punches well above its price point. One customer has owned this knife for five years and reports it is still going strong.

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: 2.2 oz (62 g)
• Blade Length: 131 mm
• Total Length: 245 mm
• Spine Thickness at Base: 1.4 mm
• Blade Height: 29 mm