Takamura Chromax Tsuchime Santoku 170mmThe Takamura Chromax Tsuchime Santoku 170mm is a double bevel Japanese knife forged in Echizen by Takamura Hamono Seisakujo. It features a 172mm edge length with a 1. 5mm spine thickness, constructed from a Chromax stainless core clad in softer stainless steel. The blade surface displays a traditional Tsuchime hammered finish, while the handle is made of Western Pakka Wood with an integral bolster. This model is finished to a hardness of 6062 HRC,

This Sasame line distinguishes itself through forging rather than stamping

Oil penetrates

2 mm at the heel and mid-section

Cakeland by TigerCrown is the most popular brand for baking utensils in Japan

Sharpened by Myojin Riki in Tosa

functional grip suited to the demanding nature of traditional fish butchery

- Lint Free

and enthusiasts seeking a workhorse grind

As a stainless-clad blade

The octagonal ebony handle provides a geometric grip profile that pairs with the blade's balance point for precise handling

achieving a fine edge at 61-64 HRC

240 mm Weight 195 g Total Length  mm Tip to Heel Length 240 mm Blade Height at Heel 53 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2