Takamura Stainless Clad Chromax Tsuchime 170mm Santoku with Black Pakkawood Scales Western Style Handle

Takamura has the reputation for making some of the best knives in the world at very affordable prices. Well, let's push it to the limit. I dare say you can find a better quality knife at this price, anywhere, Period. Laser grind, low maintenance Stainless Clad Carbon steel. If money is no object, jump for the bolster version, or just appreciate this for what it is. A knife that will blow your mind!  

       Chromax has 5% Chromium, it will darken and take patina. It should be wiped down, but even when you leave water on it, it is more forgiving than traditional carbon steels. It favors patina to rust. 

Maker: Takamura Hamono

Constuction- San Mai

Core Steel- Chromax (Like AS) 

Cladding: Stainless 

HRC: 65

Weight: 3.9 oz

Blade Length: 170mm 

Spine at Base: 1.8mm 

Blade Height: 47mm