180mm Takamura R2 Gyuto Yo Handle

Takamura Cutlery is known for hand-forging blades and their outstanding finish. The company was founded in 1910 by Isamu Takamura. Their knives are now forged by his grandson.

Location: Echizen, Japan

Line: Migaki

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: R2 (SG2)

Cladding: Stainless

Finish: Migaki (Vertical Satin)

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Triple-rivet full tang red pakka wood scales

Weight: ~ 143 grams

Blade Length: 180mm

Overall Length: ~289mm

Thickness at Heel: ~1.65mm

Blade Height: ~43mm

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.