Collection: Takamura

Takamura Knives

Takamura Hamono is a family business. It is located in Takefu (Echizen), a village with a long history of blacksmithing. The brand is currently run by three brothers who learned the craft from their father, Toshiyuki Takamura-san. The Takamura brand is known for its high-quality Japanese kitchen knives. They are well-made and modern.
Since the factory's founding, it has been known for its high-quality craftsmanship and excellent finishes. Each Takamura knife is a combination of many years of experience of Japanese blacksmiths and openness to innovative technologies. The brothers are always looking for ways to improve their work. They use the best materials and the most modern methods.
One of the brand's most important achievements is that it was one of the first to use HSPS and R2/SG2 powder steel. They were among the first manufacturers in Japan to recognize the potential of these modern alloys and skillfully use them to make kitchen knives. The result is a knife that stays sharp, stays sharp for a long time, and doesn't break easily. These features have made Takamura popular with professional chefs and people who use knives at home.

The Takamura logo stands for the three key parts of every knife:
- Material: The right steel that cuts well
- Workmanship: Forging and heat treatment that gives the knives their right shape
- Sharpening: A good cutting edge, ready to use right away

Every knife that leaves the workshop is thoroughly inspected to make sure it meets all the standards. The product will only reach the customer after this step. This gives the user confidence that they are getting a tool that looks great and is guaranteed to be of the highest quality.

Today, Takamura Knives are considered to be among the best-finished knives in the world. They are often the first choice of professional chefs working at the highest level because they are exceptionally sharp and precise. It is a brand that combines the spirit of Japanese blacksmithing tradition with the latest advances in metallurgy.