Takamura Migaki R2 Santoku 180mm

Total Knife Length: 300mm  Blade Length Tip to Heel: 170mm  Blade Height: 46.5mm Blade Width at spine: 1.5mm Total Weight: 145 grams / 5.1 ounces Steel Type: R2 Steel w/ Soft Stainless Steel Cladding Rockwell Hardness: 62-63 Handle Materials: Yo / Western   The migaki R2 steel line from Takamura are known for being monsters when it comes to performance. A laser thin grind throughout the blade paired with the excellent R2 steel make them glide through your prep work with ease. R2 steel takes a fantastic carbon like edge but without as much worry of corrosion. This is a no frills knife but offers excellent performance for the low price. If you are looking for a well performing laser with great value this one should definitely be a top contender. *The Santoku Bocho (meaning "three Virtues" or "Three uses") rivals the Gyuto for our most popular knife. It gets its popularity from its versatility and ability to tackle a wide range of task