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                Terukazu Takamura

                Takamura Hamono (blacksmith) can be found in Takefu Village (Echizen) in Fukui Prefecture. It is run by 3rd generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura who inherited the shop from his father Toshiyuki Takamura-san. Smithing since 1985, his blades are known for an extremely refined and long-lived edge. They’ve been gaining recognition worldwide by cooks and even ranked #1 in a consumer test report by Smartson in Sweden, beating out every “top of the line” European knife in the running. These are a favourite of Rene Redzepi, the famed chef of NOMA in Copenhagen and also Martha Stewart! It took us over a year to track down Takamura-san after seeing their knives displayed at Takefu train station. we are major fans.

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                Takamura Akagouhan Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Gyuto 210mm
                $238.00 USD
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                Takamura Akagouhan Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Santoku 165mm
                $199.00 USD
                Takamura Akagouhan Petty 150mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Petty 150mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Petty 150mm
                $159.00 USD
                Takamura Cromax Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Cromax Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Cromax Santoku 165mm
                $148.00 USD
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Santoku 165mm
                $168.00 USD
                Takamura Cromax Brown Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Cromax Brown Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Cromax Brown Gyuto 210mm
                $167.00 USD
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                Takamura Akagouhan Petty 130mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Petty 130mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Petty 130mm
                $144.00 USD
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                Takamura Akagouhan Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Akagouhan Gyuto 180mm
                $199.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Petty 130mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Petty 130mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Petty 130mm
                $120.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Gyuto 210mm
                $176.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Santoku 165mm
                $152.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm
                $184.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Migaki Gyuto 180mm
                $152.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
                $168.00 USD
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                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Petty 150mm
                Takamura Kurogouhan Tsuchime Petty 150mm
                $148.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 210mm
                $583.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Santoku 165mm
                $444.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 180mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 180mm
                $522.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Sujihiki 240mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Sujihiki 240mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Sujihiki 240mm
                $718.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Gyuto 210mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Gyuto 210mm
                $458.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Sujihiki 270mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Sujihiki 270mm
                $839.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Petty 130mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Petty 130mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Petty 130mm
                $312.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 240mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 240mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Gyuto 240mm
                $772.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Sujihiki 270mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Sujihiki 270mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Hana Sujihiki 270mm
                $765.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Santoku 165mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Santoku 165mm
                $522.00 USD
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                Takamura Uchigumo Petty 150mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Petty 150mm
                Takamura Uchigumo Petty 150mm
                $325.00 USD
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