240mm equivalent of takamura R2?

[Chasingsharpness]

Hi everyone.

I have a Takamura 210mm R2 which I love, but I find it a bit too short. What is a 240mm knife that is similar? I've previously been recommended blazen ryusen but they don't seem to make them with the western handle anymore.

 

[Heckel7302]

Ashi Ginga?

 

[crosscut]

https://knife-gallery.com/?pid=108105032
Shibata R2 240mm Koutetsu. I purchased it when compared with the Takamura due to the longer length and WA handle. I have been very happy with it. I bought my parents a Kei Kobayashi 210mm, but he also makes a 240mm. It's just as nice as the Shibata with a more pronounced belly. Not sure if not having western handle is a deal breaker for you.

If it must be a western perhaps a Tojiro R2?

 

[Qapla']

Do you think that this might substitute?

https://www.epicedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=93363

 

[dragjp]

Shibata and gesshin IMHO, if the Takamura HSPS series is discontinued or not for sale outside of Japan.

 

[labor of love]

https://miuraknives.com/japanese-kn...1945-japanese-knife-suisin.html#/36-size-24cm
Miura has a few different custom handle options. Suisin makes lasery thin knives and the steel is quite fine. $214 seems like a good price

 

[instantramen]

Consider the Kobayashi sg2. Its a sturdy, non-flexy laser and even has a lacquered red handle on some versions.

 

[labor of love]

https://miuraknives.com/japanese-kn...1945-japanese-knife-suisin.html#/36-size-24cm
Miura has a few different custom handle options. Suisin makes lasery thin knives and the steel is quite fine. $214 seems like a good price

As far as I can tell these appear to be the western version of the classic SIH (Suisin Inox Honyakis) which retail for $350-400. So there’s definitely value here.

 

[blokey]

I like Ashi/ Gesshin Ginga better than Takamura red handle

 

[tostadas]

The Hayabusa line has similar grind, dimensions and profile to the takamura. They come in various steels.
https://homebutcher.com/collections...tsukokoro-hayabusa-hap40-240mm-gyuto-custom-1

 

[Gshep91]

The Hayabusa line has similar grind, dimensions and profile to the takamura. They come in various steels.
https://homebutcher.com/collections...tsukokoro-hayabusa-hap40-240mm-gyuto-custom-1

Also pretty cheap with his discount codes.

 

[Nemo]

Akufusa SRS15.

Gesshin Kagero SRS15.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Consider the Kobayashi sg2. Its a sturdy, non-flexy laser and even has a lacquered red handle on some versions.

Excellent suggestion.

 

[runninscared]

https://miuraknives.com/japanese-kn...apanese-knife-miura-knives.html#/36-size-24cm
This looks like it would fit the Bill

 

[sumis]

Consider the Kobayashi sg2. Its a sturdy, non-flexy laser and even has a lacquered red handle on some versions.

^^^ this.

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[deliyski]

Shiro Kamo sg2 damascus

 

[jacobwilder5]

+1 on Ashi/Gesshin Ginga Stainless. I had both the Ginga and Takamura r2 for a while. Takamura had better edge retention but as a home cook it wasn't too stark of a difference and I prefer the Ashi steel for sharpening and durability. Both had comparable cutting performance for me. I ended up gifting the Takamura to my mom who loves it.

Blueway normally has them in stock at a good price.

 

[Chasingsharpness]

Thank you for the suggestions everyone. Some very interesting knives. Unfortunate many are unavailable or don't ship where I live (UK), but I'm looking at importing ones if I can.