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Santoku knife, Chromax, Forged, With bolster, 170mm（三徳クロマックス鍛造口金付 170mm）

¥11,600($74.24) tax included

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This Santoku knife is made in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, and features a core material called "Chromax," a stainless steel that is as close to carbon steel as possible, making it exceptionally easy to sharpen and offering outstanding sharpness. Even those who have been dissatisfied with stainless steel knives will be impressed with this one.

Knife Description:
- Origin: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (Echizen Cutlery)
- Type: Santoku
- Blade Length: 170mm
- Steel Material: Chromax
- Handle: Black plywood bolster (The bolster prevents dirt from accumulating easily between the blade and handle, making it more hygienic to use).

Chromax is a semi-stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel. It uses VG1 as its core material and is clad with SU410S equivalent steel (three-layer steel). VG1 contains 5% chromium (Cr), enhancing corrosion resistance far beyond traditional carbon steels like white paper or blue paper steel, making it highly resistant to rust. It boasts exceptional sharpness and durability. The name "Chromax" is derived from adding chromium to the extent that it maximizes sharpness without adversely affecting it. The composition includes 1% carbon (C), 1% manganese (Mn), 5% chromium (Cr), 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 0.5% vanadium (V), achieving a hardness of HRC=58-61. Over time and depending on conditions, the surface of the steel may darken, although this does not penetrate the interior. Used by professional craftsmen in high-end knife making, its quality is proven. It's highly recommended for your knife-making projects.