{"product_id":"takamura-chromax-170mm-santoku","title":"Takamura Chromax 170mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakamura Chromax 170mm Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakamura knives have a reputation for being sharp and highly sought after. The Chromax Santoku is a solid performer and designed for multipurpose everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChromax Knife Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chromax series has a stainless steel cladding which makes it easy to look after, however the core steel is semi-stainless, it has just 5% chromium which means it will patina (change colour) along the edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo look after simply wash and dry it after use and don't leave it wet overnight or it will rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't mind the patina you will be rewarded with extra hardness, edge retention and the joy of resharpening to the level of a blue steel. It sharpens up really nicely and the unique Takamura hammer mark texture is also a nice touch. If you prefer something completely stainless, go for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/takamura-tsuchime-165mm-santoku\" title=\"Takamura Tsuchime Santoku Knife\"\u003eTakamura Tsuchime santoku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a beautiful warm tone in a cedar coloured pakkawood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great performer in this price bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\/64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041098895619,"sku":"TKCH-SA170","price":208.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/takamura-chromax-170-santoku.jpg?v=1793175308","url":"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/products\/takamura-chromax-170mm-santoku","provider":"Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}