Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm
Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm

Takamura Hamono VG10 Petty 130mm

£105.00

A superb mid sized petty boasting an incredible edge that's light and nimble and finished to the highest standards from Takamura. Exceptional value for money.

Please note: This version is from their unbranded line which allows for a lower price so an excellent deal if you want performance without a logo!

Currently out of stock

Product Code: TAKA-009

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements
  • Blade Edge Length: 132mm / 5.2" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Knife Length: 245mm / 9.65" (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 28.5mm / 1.12" (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 1.32mm / 0.05" (Spine width above the heel) 1.32mm / 0.05" (Measured halfway along spine) 0.56mm / 0.02" (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 69 grams / 2.43 oz

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and finishes.

Range Specifications
  • Core Steel: VG10
  • Cladding Steel: Stainless
  • Blade Finish: Polished | Tsuchime
  • Hardness: 60-61 (HRC)
  • Handle Style: Western Style (Yo)
  • Handle Material: Black pakka wood
  • Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Takamura Hamono - VG10

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

You only need to look at the profile of the knife to see it's exceptionally sharp right out of the box and just a few cuts will have you looking for more food to prep! 

Beauty

The tsuchime finish is quite subtle but still eye catching and tapers off into a well polished edge and is paired with a classy full tang black pakka wood handle.

In Hand


The Western handle shape is just right, light and nimble in hand it's very comfortable and the fit and finish around the integrated bolster are of a high standard.

Durability

Takamura knives are highly regarded for their edge retention and the laser grind and the VG10 version of this knife will provide a good balance between care and durability.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

VG10 is easy to sharpen, stainless and easy to look after so follow our normal care instructions and this is a knife that's ready to go.

Our Verdict

This is a knife you need to add to your basket right now. 

Takamura knives are fantastically made, finished beautufilly and offer an impressively thin profile and level of sharpness out of the box that you'd expect to pay a lot more for so when it comes to value, there are few better.

Meet the maker

Takamura Hamono

Takamura Knives are crafted in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture – one of Japan’s most historic knife-making regions. Founded over three generations ago, Takamura Hamono has built a reputation for pioneering the use of advanced stainless steels while preserving traditional forging techniques.

Under the leadership of third-generation craftsman Terukazu Takamura, the workshop produces some of the sharpest and most refined blades available today. Each knife reflects decades of expertise, blending meticulous heat treatment with precise geometry to deliver exceptional edge retention and effortless performance.

Takamura’s mastery of high-tech steels such as SG2 and VG10 has set a benchmark for quality that professional chefs and enthusiasts alike deeply admire. Balancing innovation with craftsmanship, Takamura knives embody the evolution of Japanese cutlery – light, agile, and perfectly finished tools designed for those who value both performance and artistry.

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Judith C.

The knife was a present for my son who is a keen cook. He loved it, light and does the job he said.

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Anonymous
Takamura Hamono VG10 petty; strongly recommend

If looking at this knife just buy it. Period. Astonishing performance for the price point.

Amazing tip for detail work. Amazing grind and profile: slices through hard produce like squash with authority; can skin an iron skinned pumpkin with ease (better than my more stout sabaki I have previously used for the job) - great for things like peppers and tomatoes also (delicate flesh but with skin resistance).

Not something to pamper even though it is a fine object; used mostly domestically but have put it through a more industrial level service (for a school charity cook out); performed very well, stayed sharp throughout.

In the hand it is still a little too large for exclusively off the board work if doing so for extended periods of time; but remarkably more nimble than other 150 petty's I have.

For this price point I cant imagine a better knife. I pair it with a nakiri or short gyuto for my home cooking; as stainless it is something than can be used and put down without worry. Outperforms other pettys I have used from the lower price point (kai wasabi, yamashin white no.1, global). Dices onions like a boss (skinny tip wonders). Easy to hone and sharpen. Honestly a great knife.

To repeat my opener: If looking at this knife just buy it. Period. Astonishing performance for the price point.