Takamura is a forge workshop from Echizen in Fukui Prefecture – a region with over 700 years of knife-making tradition. Takamura is renowned for extremely thin blade geometries and frequent use of R2/SG2 powder steel, which combines excellent sharpness with good corrosion resistance. A Takamura knife is light, precise and sharp from day one – and popular among professional cooks and knife enthusiasts worldwide.