{"product_id":"takamura-chromax-tsuchime-brown-western-santoku-170mm","title":"Takamura Chromax Tsuchime Brown Western Santoku 170mm","description":"The Takamura Chromax Tsuchime series is a highly sought after collection that delivers exceptional performance at an accessible price point; so much so that it’s often limited in availability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt its core is Chromax semi stainless steel, hardened to around 64 - 65 HRC. Often compared to SKD steel, Chromax shares a similar balance of properties - offering excellent edge retention with better toughness than many high hardness steels. In practical terms, this means the knife can hold a sharp edge for a long time while being more resistant to chipping than other ultra brittle steels. It sharpens easily like a carbon steel, yet its semi-stainless nature provides improved corrosion resistance, making it a very forgiving and practical choice for daily use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Takamura’s reputation, the knife features an exceptionally thin grind, giving it a effortless cutting feel. The signature tsuchime (hammered) finish not only adds visual appeal but also helps reduce food sticking during use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFitted with a comfortable Western-style pakkawood handle, the knife feels secure and well-balanced in hand. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Type: Santoku\u003cbr\u003e\nCore: Chromax Semi Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\nCladding: Stainless Steel Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\nHandle: Brown Pakkawood Western Handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 1.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Height at Heel: 47mm\u003cbr\u003e\nHRC: 64-65\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 147g\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade Length: 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 298mm","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46724725932190,"sku":"TAKACHROMAX-BRWN170SAN","price":175.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/2825aeafb8bf87fb6e7cbcd508b7db4d.jpg?v=1776416892","url":"https:\/\/www.semiblack.sg\/products\/takamura-chromax-tsuchime-brown-western-santoku-170mm","provider":"Semiblack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}