





Crafted by the legendary Takamura, with possibly our favourite steel in any category, (semi-stainless) Chromax.
- Takamura Chromax Japanese Kitchen Knife
- 170mm Santoku Knife
- Blacksmith: Takamura
- Chromax Semi-Stainless Core*
- Stainless Cladding
- Tsuchime Finish
- Black Pakka Western Handle
- Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 170mm | Overall Length: 294mm | Blade Height: 46mm | Weight: 109g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 1.6 (B) 1.5 (C) 0.5

* Semi-stainless steel (found on the cutting edge of this knife) requires some care to prevent rust. This is one of the easiest carbon steels to maintain but it is worth noting still :)

Japanese Kitchen Knife | Santoku (Home Cook Knife)
The Santoku, or home cook knife, is a versatile kitchen knife widely used throughout the world. It is one of the better starting points into Japanese knives.
Like it's larger cousin, the Gyuto, this is your go-to knife for any and all tasks within the kitchen. Generally Santoku knives are smaller in size than Gyuto, making them versatile in smaller home kitchens or for cooks with fledgling knife skills. Both styles of knife are multi-tasking machines that can be used for any and all cooking preparation tasks.
As is the case with most Japanese kitchen knives, the Santoku is thinner & lighter than other western chef knives, they are normally made from harder steel which can hold a sharper edge.
Like it's larger cousin, the Gyuto, this is your go-to knife for any and all tasks within the kitchen. Generally Santoku knives are smaller in size than Gyuto, making them versatile in smaller home kitchens or for cooks with fledgling knife skills. Both styles of knife are multi-tasking machines that can be used for any and all cooking preparation tasks.
As is the case with most Japanese kitchen knives, the Santoku is thinner & lighter than other western chef knives, they are normally made from harder steel which can hold a sharper edge.