Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mmTakamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mmTakamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mmTakamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mmTakamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
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Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm

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Takamura Migaki VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm
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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG10 Stainless Steel, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Hardness
60 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VG10 Stainless Steel, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material
Western Black Pakka Wood
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
170mm
Overall Length
297mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2mm @ Heel
Blade Height @ Heel
46mm
gWeight
152g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

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
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Takamura Hamono

Echizen, Fukui
Takamura Hamono

The 3rd generation of the Takamura Hamono forging line, working continuously from Echizen since 1945.

Coordinates
35.9°N · 136.2°E
Signature
Ultra-thin grinds, SG2/R2 powdered steel
Steels
SG2R2
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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Ken Tie
Takamura Tsuchime Santoku 170mm

This knife cuts like a dream. Best performing Santoku that I have. Opted for the VG10 over the SG2 as it's more robust. Light, nimble and beautiful knife. Came well packed and delivered quickly. Well done on your fantastic service. Definitely veyeing your other Takamura knives in the range

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Sarah Dunne
Lovely 170mm Santoku knife

This knife is very attractive and feels good in my hand. Since it is stainless steel it will need careful attention to keep it sharp, but I’m happy to do that.