What is the blade construction of Takamura Chromax Tsuchime knives?

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Who is the Takamura Chromax Tsuchime line best for?

["Pro chefs","Enthusiasts"]. Highlights: ["Excellent performance","Thin behind the edge","Budget friendly"].

Where can I buy Takamura Chromax Tsuchime knives in Australia?

Knives and Stones is an authorised Australian stockist of Takamura Hamono Seisakujo including theTakamura Chromax Tsuchime line. You can shop online at knivesandstones.com.au with free shipping on orders over $99, or visit our stores in St Peters (Sydney), Crows Nest (Sydney) or Braddon (Canberra) to handle the knives before buying.

By Takamura Hamono Seisakujo

Takamura Chromax Tsuchime

Q: What is the Takamura Chromax Tsuchime line?

The Takamura Chromax Tsuchime line is made by Takamura Hamono Seisakujo, a Japanese knife maker. {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"•Signature blade geometry from Takamura: One of the best performing knives that excels at cutting dense produces. Achieved through very low thickness (1.5mm at spine across the entire knife) and a hand sharpened bevel with just enough convex for food release."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"•Chromax steel, a semi-stainless steel that is almost identical to A2/SKD, with some resistance to rust than pure carbon steel but retains the ability to gain a very sharp edge."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"•Great consistency in finish, clean Migaki bevel that forms nice contrast against textured Tsuchime"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"•Excellent value, just a bit over 200 AUD for a Santoku with top notch performance"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"•Limited availability, like any other Takamura knives"}]}]} Knives and Stones is the authorised Australian stockist, with showrooms in Sydney and Canberra.

Sanmai - Stainless Clad Tsuchime Chromax / Stainless Echizen, Japan

•Signature blade geometry from Takamura: One of the best performing knives that excels at cutting dense produces. Achieved through very low thickness (1.5mm at spine across the entire knife) and a hand sharpened bevel with just enough convex for food release.

•Chromax steel, a semi-stainless steel that is almost identical to A2/SKD, with some resistance to rust than pure carbon steel but retains the ability to gain a very sharp edge.

•Great consistency in finish, clean Migaki bevel that forms nice contrast against textured Tsuchime

•Excellent value, just a bit over 200 AUD for a Santoku with top notch performance

•Limited availability, like any other Takamura knives

Pros

Excellent performance
Thin behind the edge
Budget friendly

Cons

Prone to rust
A little bit brittle

Best For

Pro chefs
Enthusiasts

Construction

Sanmai - Stainless Clad

Surface Finish

Tsuchime

Steel

Chromax / Stainless

Origin

Echizen, Japan

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