The Takamura Migaki 210mm gyuto offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance, cutting edge technology, exquisite craftsmanship, and competitive price. The knife is constructed of an SG2 (AKA R2) steel core wrapped in a softer stainless cladding. SG2 (R2) is a powdered metallurgy steel which allows the knife to take extremely keen edges at very acute bevel angles and hold those edges exceptionally well. This knife does not depend on its advanced steel alone for its performance. The Takamura Migaki knives are laser thin with high quality grinds that fall through ingredients effortlessly.
Maker: Takamura
Region: Echizen, Japan
Steel: SG2 (R2) Powdered Stainless Steel
Construction: San Mai
HRC: 62
Handle: Rosewood Yo
Weight: 5.2 oz (148 g)
Edge Length: 212 mm
Total Length: 338 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.6 mm
Blade Height: 45.9 mm
Photos by Gustavo Bermudez
Reviews
15 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Simply The Best, January 30, 2025Posted By: Andrew Wyslotsky
My 210 has been a best friend/workhorse for the past 10 years. A beautiful knife with perfect balance, and incredibly comfortable in the hand. Ridiculously sharp out of the box and easy to put an edge on when touching up. I’m sad to see these aren’t in stock as I wanted to surprise a friend with what I consider to be the best dang knife I’ve ever owned!
My 210 has been a best friend/workhorse for the past 10 years. A beautiful knife with perfect balance, and incredibly comfortable in the hand. Ridiculously sharp out of the box and easy to put an edge on when touching up. I’m sad to see these aren’t in stock as I wanted to surprise a friend with what I consider to be the best dang knife I’ve ever owned!
Cuts like a dream Favorite knife best knife I've usedPosted By: Ted Stoddard - verified customer
8 people found this review helpful
the was knife is SUPER sharp right out of the box, i touched the edge to try to feel the sharpness and shaved my finger prints off. The blade is fairly thin and light and the handle is comfortable and beautiful. I've had the knife a month now and it is holding its edge extremely well, it is still the sharpest knife I've ever held. I have a 2 sided wet stone when the time comes I will try to use it on this knife but I fear it will probably be to coarse and soft for such a hard knife. I have an 8 inch Henckle knife and there is no comparison this knife is better in every way.
8 people found this review helpful
the was knife is SUPER sharp right out of the box, i touched the edge to try to feel the sharpness and shaved my finger prints off. The blade is fairly thin and light and the handle is comfortable and beautiful. I've had the knife a month now and it is holding its edge extremely well, it is still the sharpest knife I've ever held. I have a 2 sided wet stone when the time comes I will try to use it on this knife but I fear it will probably be to coarse and soft for such a hard knife. I have an 8 inch Henckle knife and there is no comparison this knife is better in every way.
best knife Posted By: sawyer
6 people found this review helpful
I have been using this knife daily for over a year now in a busy restaurant. Three of the cooks that I work with do as well, as they were gifts from our chef. It's very easy to keep the edge and is thin yet sturdy.
6 people found this review helpful
I have been using this knife daily for over a year now in a busy restaurant. Three of the cooks that I work with do as well, as they were gifts from our chef. It's very easy to keep the edge and is thin yet sturdy.
Sharp knife! Ultra-sharp edge Takamura migaki r2 Be Carefull!Posted By: Jonathan Fein - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
Sharpest knife I ever had. Super light. Super thin. If you are not a pro, and I am not, don't try the fancy cuts shown in the video. Got myself trying the horizontal onion cut. Not too bad though. CKTG is definitely the place to go for all things Knives.
5 people found this review helpful
Sharpest knife I ever had. Super light. Super thin. If you are not a pro, and I am not, don't try the fancy cuts shown in the video. Got myself trying the horizontal onion cut. Not too bad though. CKTG is definitely the place to go for all things Knives.
Very good 
Awesome WowPosted By: ken
9 people found this review helpful
Have had this for 2 years. Use it often and can give a full review.
This is an amazingly sharp knife. Sharpest of the 7 I currently have. Being so thin makes a big difference. I have had others cut with it and they gravitate to it.
Be careful of the cleaning. Never use the scrubber sponge as it will leave scratch marks on the semi mirror finish. Love this knife.
9 people found this review helpful
Have had this for 2 years. Use it often and can give a full review.
This is an amazingly sharp knife. Sharpest of the 7 I currently have. Being so thin makes a big difference. I have had others cut with it and they gravitate to it.
Be careful of the cleaning. Never use the scrubber sponge as it will leave scratch marks on the semi mirror finish. Love this knife.
Awesome cuts everything like butter! Beautifully sharp 
