Chromax steel is a kitchen knife material known for its distinctive properties. While it offers greater corrosion resistance compared to high-carbon steels, it remains classified as semi-stainless. This means it's less likely to rust but can still develop a patina over time and react with acidic foods. Additionally, Chromax steel sharpens well, similar to high-carbon steel, and can achieve an impressive hardness of 65 HRC.
Maker: Takamura
Location: Echizen Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: Chromax Semi Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Steel
HRC: 65+-
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Handle: Western
Finish Tsuchime (Hammered)
Weight: 162g / 5.7oz
Edge Length: 212mm / 8.3 inches
Overall Length: 335mm
Spine Thickness: 2mm
Height: 46mm
Reviews
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Great knife period full stopPosted By: Matt Freeman
24 people found this review helpful
I understand why people say this knife is a great value: It is. And I understand why you might call it a "starter knife": It would be that too. But I just think the Takamura brothers make great knives period. I got a petty that I love and now this. Just handling and looking at it I love love love the polished blade and impeccable fit and finish. For a long time I felt I preferred traditional and rustic looks, but somehow the Takamuras magically combine Western and Japanese features to come up with a hybrid that's no compromise but a new way of thinking about what a great knife is. And it reminds you that in the end it's a tool and you know it's going to perform like crazy. So you can say it's a great value but tell me, what would you want that you'd pay more for? I honestly don't know. And maybe it's a great starter but I could see ending with it, saying yeah this is going to be my daily knife because I don't know what would be better. I'm sure I'll buy other knives as time goes on, to get a particular quality or whatever I like, but I'd be surprised to see one I liked better overall than this.
24 people found this review helpful
I understand why people say this knife is a great value: It is. And I understand why you might call it a "starter knife": It would be that too. But I just think the Takamura brothers make great knives period. I got a petty that I love and now this. Just handling and looking at it I love love love the polished blade and impeccable fit and finish. For a long time I felt I preferred traditional and rustic looks, but somehow the Takamuras magically combine Western and Japanese features to come up with a hybrid that's no compromise but a new way of thinking about what a great knife is. And it reminds you that in the end it's a tool and you know it's going to perform like crazy. So you can say it's a great value but tell me, what would you want that you'd pay more for? I honestly don't know. And maybe it's a great starter but I could see ending with it, saying yeah this is going to be my daily knife because I don't know what would be better. I'm sure I'll buy other knives as time goes on, to get a particular quality or whatever I like, but I'd be surprised to see one I liked better overall than this.
PerfectionPosted By: Justin Mann
27 people found this review helpful
First I'd like to say this is absolutely my favorite knife after 7 months of use. Fit and finish are good but some light sanding is required at the heel of the blade for a more comfortable pinch grip. Comes very sharp, maybe 7/10 and ground very nice and thin.
The chromax steel and heat treat sharpens much like a basic carbon steel meaning its easy to get a great keen edge on it. It forms a burr easily and can be deburred readily right on the stones. It will patina but it's notably slower to discolor than say Blue
27 people found this review helpful
First I'd like to say this is absolutely my favorite knife after 7 months of use. Fit and finish are good but some light sanding is required at the heel of the blade for a more comfortable pinch grip. Comes very sharp, maybe 7/10 and ground very nice and thin.
The chromax steel and heat treat sharpens much like a basic carbon steel meaning its easy to get a great keen edge on it. It forms a burr easily and can be deburred readily right on the stones. It will patina but it's notably slower to discolor than say Blue
