Name: Takamura Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Santoku
Brand: Takamura Hamono
SKU: TAKA-011
Price: 150.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£150.00

An impressively thin profile santoku from Terukazu Takamura. It's a delight to cut with and the subtle black pakka wood Western handle combines to make a light and nimble knife that's going to make short work of a lot of food prep!

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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.

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Knife Measurements - Takamura Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Santoku

Blade Edge Length: 172mm / 6.77" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 295mm / 11.61" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 46.3mm / 1.82" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 1.87mm / 0.07" (Spine width above the heel) 1.87mm / 0.07" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.19mm / 0.05" (Measured 15mm from tip)
Total Weight: 154 grams / 5.43 oz

Range Specifications

Core Steel: VG10
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 60-61 (HRC)
Handle Style: Western Style (Yo)
Handle Material: Black pakka wood
Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

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

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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