Takamura chromax santoku 170mm

Specifications

The Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife featuring a core of Chromax steel, a semi-stainless alloy known for its excellent edge retention and sharpness. Takamura, renowned for producing high-performance knives, has crafted this santoku to deliver exceptional cutting ability at an accessible price point.

The santoku, meaning "three virtues" in Japanese, is a versatile kitchen knife designed for multiple cutting tasks. It excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide range of ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, boneless meats, and fish. This Takamura Chromax Santoku combines high-performance steel with efficient and precise cutting, making it an excellent choice for both home cooks and professional chefs seeking a well-balanced knife at a budget-friendly price.

Details

• Brand: Takamura Hamono
• Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
• Knife Type: Santoku
• Use: All-purpose knife for meat, fish, and vegetables
• Finish: Tsuchime
• Core Steel: Chromax
• Hardness: 64-65 HRC
• Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
• Cladding: Stainless Clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 297mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 171mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 45.8mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 1.8mm
  • At the heel: 1.7mm
  • Midway: 1.7mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
• Weight: 149g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Pakkawood
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Takamura Chromax Santoku, please refer to our care guide.
• Handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives may have slight measurement variations.
• Minor cosmetic differences, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs, are common in handmade knives.