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Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

Name: Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm
Brand: Takamura
SKU: TK-PS165SA
Price: 206.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)

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Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

$206.00

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 (18)

Knife Specifications

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

Steel

SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad

Hardness

63 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Easy

2 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Santoku

Blade Material

SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Western Wine Red Pakka Wood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

170mm

Overall Length

297mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

1.6mm @ heel

Blade Height @ Heel

46mm

Weight

146g

An In Depth Look

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 Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

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

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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Customer Reviews

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Best knife I’ve ever owned

I’ve been cooking for over 30 years and this particular knife is comfortably my favourite knife ever. Feels great, super sharp and versatile for multiple applications, LOVE it

Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

Amazing 🤩 Blade

My Second Takamura Santoku I have got from you, such a pleasure to use.
Recommend this knife to anyone tired of the Master Chef Doggies pumped out by Coles and the like!
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Wield a Great Knife,
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At Chefs Edge 👌
Wes

Best knife!

Excellent Knife

Well balanced and comes factory ultra sharp.
Very impressed.

Laser santoku

Literally, a bloody laser, looks pretty, somewhat a little bit above from what was my budget but it really does not disappoint, extremely sharp and pretty

Wonderful

Exactly as expected

Takamura SG2 Santoku

I had high hopes for this purchase because I heard so much about the quality of Takamura knives. And I was not disappointed! It was sharp as out of the box and quality of the finish on the blade and handle was marvellous. I could feel the knife going through the carrot like butter but with my other Japanese knives, I could feel the carrot "cracking" as the knife through. The delivery from Chef Edge was also quick even though it had to come all the way from one end of the continent to the other. I am very happy with the purchase and now thinking I should get a matching gyuto. Any idea when they might become available?

Mike

Takamura Migaki SG2 Santoku 170mm

Excellent quality and finish!

Bought this santoku to replace my current one and I must say I'm very impressed with the quality and finish of this knife. It's my first SG2 knife and I might consider buying other types in this material. It's super sharp out of box and cuts like Lazer. The handle is very comfortable too and most of all The Guys at ChefsEdge got this delivered super quick! Kudos ChefsEdge Team