Takamura Migaki 130mm Petty Japanese Paring Knife

Description: FREE HAND SHARPENING SERVICE, PLEASE READ FOR DETAILS! Up for sale is a Takamura VG10 Mikagi 130mm Petty (Japanese Paring Knife). The Petty in this size range is a very versatile knife, much more capable than the run of the mill Western paring knife. It can easily be used for tasks calling for a traditional paring knife, plus trimming meat, filleting fish, and many other general tasks, almost like a small Gyuto. Takamura is known for producing beautifully made knives, using some of the most advanced steels available on the market. Their fit and finish is amongst the best I have personally seen on Japanese knives, at any price. The 130mm Takamura VG10 Migaki Petty is laser thin, perfectly balanced, and razor-sharp right out of the box. The VG10 Migaki line from Takamura is just about identical in finish, dimensions, and most other aspects to their more famous R2 Migaki line. The main visual difference between them is the black laminate handle of the VG10, as opposed to the red sported by the R2. VG10 is one of the original Japanese "super steels" that has been around for a while and proven itself well. This steel is fairly easy to sharpen to a wicked edge, has great edge retention, and is also very stain resistant. The cutting core of the Takamura 130mm VG10 Migaki Petty is wrapped in a softer stainless-steel cladding for toughness. These knives just fly through foods with very little effort. Specifications/Information: Make - TakamuraWeight - 2.5ozOverall length - 9.62 inchesBlade length - 130mm (5.12 inches)Blade height - 1.10 inchesBlade material - VG-10 stainless steel core, clad with softer stainless steelBlade hardness - 60-61HRCEdge geometry - Double bevelSpine thickness - 1.24mmFinish - Migaki. Polished stainless cladding and VG10 core. "Hamon" line separates the two materialsHandle shape - One-piece WesternHandle material - Laminate, stainless bolster Takamura knives already come razor sharp from the maker, so no need for the initial free sharpening service which I offer. The buyer will have two free sharpening service offers after purchase (please contact me). Please do not put this knife in a dishwasher and do not cut frozen foods, bone, or other hard material. Most Japanese hand finished knives may have some minor scratches, dings, or imperfection on the blade or handle. This is normal and not out of the ordinary. Boxes may have scratches, dings, perforations, etc. when shipped to me. If anything outside normal is seen as far as imperfections go (Sabi-Wabi), I will put a note at the top of the item description.Pictures are of the exact model of knife, but not the individual knife for sale. Please look at the photos carefully, as they are part of the item description. There will be slight variation in handle color/pattern. It is no longer practical for me to list every knife in my inventory individually, but if requested, I'll try to send more specific pictures. I will package the knifes to the best of my abilities and ship them out within 1-2 days after payment is received. Please do not hesitate to contact me with inquiries!

Price: 95.99 USD

Location: Pasadena, California

End Time: 2024-08-08T10:09:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD