{"product_id":"takamura-chromax-santoku-170mm-hammered-tsuchime","title":"Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm (6.7\") Hammered (Tsuchime)","description":"\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/pages\/takamura-knives\"\u003eTakamura Cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/collections\/gyuto-chef-knife\"\u003eGyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e 170mm (6.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e 5.4 oz (153g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e Tsuchime (hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Chromax*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e Pakka wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHRC:\u003c\/span\u003e 63-64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBevel Angle Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/span\u003e 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Heel:\u003c\/span\u003e 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCover:\u003c\/span\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eChromax*\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromax is a semi-stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel. With 5% chromium, it offers excellent rust resistance while maintaining a carbon steel-like cutting feel.\u003cbr\u003e\nEasier to sharpen than Takamura’s V10 Special and R2, Chromax is a favorite among chefs who value both performance and practicality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eGyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto (lit. Cow Sword) is an adaptation of the French chef knife profile for the Japanese market. While the name cow sword would imply that this knife is meant only for meat, its versatility is the same a Santoku and can be used as a general-purpose knife for any task. Many would consider a Gyuto or chef's knife to be the one essential knife for any kitchen with all other knives being secondary. Compared to a German style chef's knife, a Gyuto will have a somewhat flatter profile: this profile lends itself well to push-cutting which is common for Japanese chefs, as opposed to rock-chopping. Gyuto also tend to be thinner at the edge as well as the spine than most European chef's knives and as a result have less lateral toughness and care should be taken not to torque the blade while cutting to minimize the risk of chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCaution\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caution\"\u003eTakamura knives have a core metal sandwiched between a different Steel Type so changing the bevel angle will alter the structure of the blade and it will lose its sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_TakamuraInfo.pdf?v=1678297304\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout Takamura Cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-question-about-takamura-knives\"\u003eFAQ about Takamura in English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_TakamuraFAQChinese.pdf?v=1678297306\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ about Takamura in Chinese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43454140481626,"sku":"95637","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/files\/95637_Takamura_Chromax_Santoku_170mm.jpg?v=1780613264","url":"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/products\/takamura-chromax-santoku-170mm-hammered-tsuchime","provider":"MTC Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}