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Takamura Chromax 170mm Santoku black pakka

Sale price22.400 ISK

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Takamura Hamono from Echizen, Japan is a relatively small family-owned forge that has been making knives since 1985. Now the 3rd generation blacksmith, Terukazu Takamura, is at the helm of the forge, having taken over from his father. Takamura knives are known for their very refined, thin blades that hold the edge extremely well, and cut fantastically. Definitely some of the best cutting knives you can find for the price.

The Chromax series is made with a semi-stainless core steel and a stainless cladding. Chromax is a relatively new type of steel that Takamura uses, and it is absolutely fantastic. Although the steel is very hard, it is almost as easy to sharpen as blue steel, while still holding your egg in much the same way as SG2.

The Santoku is used as a chef's knife for chopping and slicing meat, fish and vegetables. "Santoku" means something like three virtues, which precisely covers its use for meat, fish and vegetables. The balance is different than in a chef's knife as the blade is generally shorter than in chef's knives.

Brand/series

Takamura Chromax
Type Santoku

Forging and steel
3 layers semi-rustless

Grinding
50/50

Handle type
Western Style - black Pakka wood

Stainless
No! semi-stainless

Hardness
63-64

Specifications

(May vary due to handmade)

Length: 170mm.

Height: 45mm.

Weight: 137g.

Width out of the handle: 1.6mm.

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Takamura Chromax 170mm Santoku black pakka Sale price22.400 ISK