Takamura Migaki 210mm Japanese Gyuto Knife - R2 / SG2 Powdered Super Steel

Description

Takamura Hamono is a Japanese Knifemaker who PIONEERED the use of the at the time, unpopular stainless steel. This series utilizes high end Japanese Powdered Metallurgy Steel SG2 aka R2 aka Gold 2. This is the most popular high end stainless steel for Japanese Knives because it has excellent edge retention, hardness, and takes an edge similar to Aogami Super!
170mm Japanese Santoku Knife - R2 Powdered Steel
HRC: 63
This knife is a LASER GRIND. Out of the box it will be scary sharp and float through food like it isn't  there. The cost of this incredible laser like ability is a delicate edge. Extremely hard and thin, it will stay very sharp for a very long time. A few rules for hard thin knives.
1- No side to side motion- twisting the blade from side to side may result in chipping. Use a beater knife for this activity instead.
2- Avoid Hard cheese, frozen food, bones, and Hard Squash. again chipping hazard, just use a different knife for these tasks
3- Care- This knife must be treated with respect. if you throw it in the sink or the dishwasher it could become damaged, and the dishwasher can harm the wood handle. Do do that.
With the extra considerations of a "Laser" Knife it is best used in tandem with a "Workhorse" Knife, or thicker knife softer knife like a German steel knife.
With good care this is a rewarding knife which is a joy to use. There are some good YouTube videos on Takamura Migaki Knives if you would like to see them fly through things like a laser.
Most knives in this steel run between 0 - 0 USD. I hope you get a good deal, I am doing this auction to attract attention to my Tokushu Knifes Ebay store, please check it out if want to be shocked with the sharpest knives you have ever experienced. No really, read my feedback!