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Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm

$142.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

We strive to provide accurate measurements and photographs of our products. However, due to the handmade nature of many items slight variations may occur.

Style

Santoku

Blade Material

Chromax Semi Stainless Core w/ Stainless Tsuchime Clad

Handle Material

Brown Pakka Wood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Medium

Edge Length

175mm

Overall Length

297mm

Spine Thickness

1.5mm @ Heel

Blade Height

46mm

Weight

151g

HRC

63-64

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Petty knife, a quintessential tool in Japanese cuisine, is a smaller utility knife used for precise, delicate tasks. Often considered a smaller sibling to the chef's knife, it excels in hand-held tasks like peeling, trimming, and intricate cutting. Its versatility makes it an essential for detailed culinary work.

Steel Type

Chromax is a high-end, powdered metallurgy semi stainless steel and one of the finest knife-making steels available in Japan. Its fine, uniform grain structure enables razor-sharp edges, all the while holding an edge for much longer than Carbon steel knives, without needing to be concerned about rust appearing.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon, semi-stainless steel and will be robust and resistant to rust. While it will not rust quickly like pure carbon, it is still best practice to not leave this knife wet for extended periods as it's stain-less, not stain-none! A light patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will still form over time.

Introducing

Takamura Hamono

Founded in 1945 and based in Echizen, Fukui, Takamura Hamono is a family-run forge now led by third-generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura, alongside his two younger brothers. Known for their refined craftsmanship and technical innovation, Takamura Hamono has become synonymous with elegant, high-performance blades.

Early pioneers in the use of powder metallurgy steels, they were among the first to work successfully with Super Gold (SG2) — a material prized for its extraordinary hardness and long-lasting edge retention. Their knives are precisely balanced, exceptionally finished, and exhibit a clean, modern aesthetic without compromising the soul of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Each piece from Takamura Hamono reflects a rare combination of innovation and heritage — offering world-class performance with a quiet, understated beauty.

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Customer Reviews

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C
Christian Morente
Sharp!

This thing is an absolute laser! Just be sure to wipe it dry after use to prevent rust on the edge.

F
Fraser Pirie
takamura's reputation is well deserved

It's a fricking laser beam!

Almost unbelievably sharp right out of the box and I love how it's patinating along the cutting edge after a few weeks. Absolute joy to use

N
Ngoc Truong
Excellent knife

Tack sharp (sharper than most of my vg10) & very light. However you need to clean it properly then put it in the sheath after use.

Z
Zivarn

Great knife so far