Description
【 Takamura Hamono | Chromax Tsuchime Santoku Knife 17cm Plywood Handle 】
Featuring high-hardness Chromax steel paired with a Tsuchime (hammered) non-stick blade surface and a thin, sharp edge, this Japanese multi-purpose Santoku knife emphasizes long-lasting sharpness and clean cutting performance. It offers exceptional value for money, combining the advantages of both carbon steel and stainless steel.
🔗 Physical Demonstration Video: https://youtu.be/0QgBPxXhEAM
─── Specifications ───
▫️ Rust Resistance: Medium, semi-stainless steel (rust resistance is between ordinary carbon steel and full stainless steel)
▫️ Size 17 cm
Thickness approx. 1.7 mm
Blade Width approx. 4.6 cm
Weight approx. 151 g
Handle Material: Plywood Handle
▫️ Saya (Sheath): Multiple material options available for separate purchase
─── Core Steel ▪️ Chromax ───
▸ High hardness (approx. HRC 64–65)
▸ Excellent edge retention, stays sharp for a long time
▸ Cutting feel close to high carbon steel
▸ Semi-stainless steel, more rust-resistant than Aogami (Blue Paper) / Shirogami (White Paper)
▸ Will still form a patina (oxidation color)
▸ Maintenance needs are between "stainless steel" and "carbon steel"
─── Artisan Soul: The Fusion of Professional Grinding and Materials: Takamura Hamono ───
▸ Founded in 1945 in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
▸ Belongs to the Echizen Uchihamono traditional craft system
▸ Renowned for being "ultra-thin with high cutting power"
▸ One of the world's earliest brands to invest in powder steel kitchen knives
─── Knife Type Introduction ▪️ Santoku Knife ───
▸ Japanese multi-purpose kitchen knife
▸ Suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables
▸ Shorter and wider blade body
▸ Lightweight and easy to operate
▸ Suitable for daily home cooking
▸ Beginner-friendly
【 Maintenance Precautions 】
Avoid extremely hard objects: Strictly forbidden to chop frozen ingredients or hard bones to prevent structural damage to the blade edge, chipping, or nicking.
No machine washing or drying: Do not use a dishwasher or dish dryer, as high temperatures and potent detergents will damage the knife body and handle material.
Standard cleaning process: Hand wash with warm water after use, wipe completely dry immediately with a dry cloth or soft towel, and store in a well-ventilated, dry place.
【 Professional After-Sales Maintenance 】
The store provides professional kitchen knife sharpening services to ensure your beloved knife is always in peak condition.