Takamura Hamono

Takamura Migaki SG2 Gyuto 210mm

Name: Takamura Migaki SG2 Gyuto 210mm
Brand: Takamura Hamono

At 1.75-1.86mm behind the edge and roughly 156g, this SG2 laser cuts with near-zero wedging. Forum reports flag an unfinished spine and choil that reward light, careful use.

$205 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-133 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.9/ 10

design6.0/ 10

value7.9/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Its price is explained by SG2 powder steel, excellent heat treatment and the difficult-to-execute laser grind. Current listings show a 1.75–1.86mm spine and about 156g. There is little decorative labor or advertising tax; enthusiast criticism is mainly that the spine/choil are not eased and the edge needs careful technique.

MATERIALS

CoreSG2/R2 powder-metallurgy stainless steel

Fine, uniform carbide structure supports a very acute edge and long retention at about 63 HRC.

CladdingSoft stainless steel

Adds support and corrosion resistance around the hard core.

HandleRed resin-treated pakkawood

Stable and water resistant, keeping cost focused on steel and geometry.

CRITERIA

10/10

Edge Geometry

Benchmark laser grind, extremely thin behind the edge, with almost no wedging in produce.

10/10

Edge Retention

SG2 at roughly 63 HRC retains a keen edge far longer than AUS-8 or German 1.4116.

9/10

Balance & Mass

About 156g and slightly blade-forward; fast and highly controllable.

8/10

Handle Ergonomics

Secure Western handle, but small for large hands; spine and choil may need easing.

9/10

Steel & Care

Fully stainless and wear resistant, but the thin hard edge can microchip if twisted or abused.

8/10

Fit & Finish

Clean grind and assembly; comfort finishing trails more expensive artisan knives.

IDEAL FOR

·Vegetable-heavy prep
·Fine slicing
·Experienced home cooks
·Buyers prioritizing cutting performance

NOT FOR

·Bones or frozen food
·Twisting cuts
·Users wanting a heavy knife

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Extremely nimble and visually clean, with a slim red Western handle. Slightly blade-forward in a pinch grip. The square-ish spine/choil and small handle are less luxurious than the blade performance.