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Japan ยท est. 1945

Takamura Cutlery

Takamura Hamono Seisakujo is a family-run workshop in Echizen, Fukui, reported as founded in 1945 by Isamu Takamura. It is known for very thin grinds and for early use of powder stainless steels such as R2/SG2, and is now in its third generation.

Thin laser-grind gyutoPowder steel (R2/SG2) kitchen knivesEchizen forged knives
Website
knivesandstones.com.au
Tracked models
3
Sources
okamiblades.com, knivesandstones.com.au
Price table
Takamura Cutlery price guide

Models

Illustrative studio render of a damascus gyuto with octagonal wenge handle, not the actual model
Takamura Cutlery

R2 Gyuto 210mm

MSRP$260
Est.~$175-33%
Illustrative studio render of a hammered damascus petty knife with chestnut handle, not the actual model
Takamura Cutlery

R2 Petty 150mm

MSRP$189
Est.~$120-37%
Illustrative studio render of a mirror-polished santoku with black pakkawood handle, not the actual model
Takamura Cutlery

R2 Santoku 170mm

MSRP$220
Est.~$145-34%

Ricochet is not affiliated with or endorsed by Takamura Cutlery. Name used to identify products. Estimates are Ricochet editorial estimates.