Amazing product!
Takamura R2 Santoku 170mm (6.7")
$194.00
Description
Takamura Cutlery is a second-generation workshop, highly regarded by chefs worldwide for producing top quality kitchen knives. Pioneers in the use of high performing powdered steels, their blades are renowned for their incredible edge retention and extreme attention to detail in every step of the crafting process.
The R2 line is made from R2 powdered steel, known for its remarkable hardness and ability to hold an edge through the rigors of professional use. Featuring incredibly thin blades and steep grind angles, these knives perform at an exceptional level for a reasonable price point. Each knife is hand sharpened to ensure top-notch sharpness right out of the box.
Why we love them: Exceptional value and sharpness for the price make it a chefs' favorite.
About this shape
Santoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyutou. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat and vegetables. Santoku have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyutou and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut.
- Specifications
- Use & Care
| Handle material | Pakka Wood |
| Blade length | 170 mm - (6.7") |
| Thickness at spine | 1.6 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.7mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 62-63 |
| Edge / Bevel | Double (50/50) |
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 28 reviews.
The R2 Santoku is perfect for thin slicing mangos for dehydrating or limes for marmalade.
Wonderful shop. Amazing knife. My new go-to for vegetables.
Really nice knife！
Exceptional knife! I bought this as a gift and I might have to buy one for myself now. Lightweight and super sharp. Quick shipping and amazing customer service from Chubo. Highly recommend this company! Will be buying more knives from them soon.
I had never had the chance to use a knife with such an extreme edge. It’s a real joy.
Excelente material y todo muy bien con el envio
This was a gift for my dad and he said it’s PERFECT. He also said he has never experienced such a laser sharp knife
This is my third Takamura knife and will be my go to all purpose favorite!
Amazing knife. Thin, light and very sharp out of the box.
This knife was a gift for my son in law. He loves to cook and has used many high-end knives. He said this knife was one of the best owns and uses almost daily. It was a "Great Purchase". The ordering process was simple and shipping was timely.
Son loved it!!
Bought this as a gift for my nephew and he loves Beautiful gift that will last him a lifetime. Handle is beautifully crafted and the blade is a work of art. Highly recommended.
What a fantastic company! I am really happy I made this purchase with Chubo Knives! The item I purchased was a given as a congratulatory gift to my neighbor when he got the position of sous chef in a great restaurant- he is delighted !! However, he told me that the knife is so spectacular and special that he does not want to use it at work, but rather only at home or for special events .
Amazing knife
Excellent Allrounder knife! I like it a lot
This knife is truly remarkable. Perfectly balanced and light as a feather, yet sliced right through anything with minimal force. I feel spoiled.
Very sharp right tout of the box. Great weight and handle.
Only rating a 4 star because I was initially shipped the incorrect knife.
Was happy to find a sought-after knife at a fair price with very fast shipping!
Well made, attractive and very sharp.
Excellent for all around use
Sharp and feels great in the hand.
This knife is very sharp and durable (see my short demo). But we all knew that. Now let’s talk about Chubo — the order, package and delivery get 5 stars. Highly recommended.
I live in new york coty, and Knife is coming from Directly Japan, it tooks about 1 week to receive it. Today i got one i really love it R2 knife holy cow 🐄
Wow this knife i saw on videos and i really want to try. It is amazing lol. Carrots and onions. When you sliced it. You have no cutting feeling.🤣🤣🤩🤩 I love to cook !
When you cut carrots with this knife, its like they are not even there.
I love this knife so much, I bought it as a gift for my sister in law who is an avid chef. This knife is my go-to knife at home. Sharp, beautiful, and a work-horse. The other reviews are correct, this is an exceptional knife I use for most of knife work in the kitchen. If you need a high quality, go-to chef's knife, you will not be disappointed in this choice.