Takamura Tsuchime 130mm Petty - Chromax High Carbon Steel - Stainless Clad

Takamura Chromax Tsuchime (Hammered) 130mm Petty.  Petty in this size range are very versatile knives, much and can easily be used for tasks calling for a paring knife, for trimming meat, filleting fish, and many other general tasks, almost like a small Gyuto..

Takamura is known for producing beautifully made knives, using some of the most advanced steels available on the market. Their fit and finish is amongst the best I have personally seen on Japanese knives, at any price. The Takamura Chromax Tsuchime 130mm Petty is laser thin, extremely light, perfectly balanced, and razor-sharp right out of the box.  This line of Chromax knives from Takamura features full length tangs with one-piece apricot colored laminate handles, and stainless bolsters.

The Takamura Chromax 130mm Petty features a beautiful hammering, and overall, very high standards of fit and finish.  The hammered finish is also functional, as it lessens the chances of foods sticking to the blade.  

Chromax is a proprietary Takamura high carbon steel, able to be hardened to the mid-60's HRC without becoming brittle.  Sharpening effort, degree of ultimate sharpness, and edge retention of Chromax are quite similar to Aogami Super in my experience.  Chromax doesn't develop patina as quickly as some other classic high carbon steels but will do so with some use.  General use and care practices for reactive steels should be followed with Chromax.

Specifications/Information:

Make - Takamura

Shape - Petty (Japanese Small General-Purpose Kitchen Knife)

Weight - 2.5oz

Overall length - 9.6 inches

Blade length - 130mm (5.12 inches)

Blade height - 1.13 inches

Blade material - Chromax high carbon steel, clad with softer stainless steel

Blade hardness - 64-65HRC

Edge geometry - Double bevel

Spine thickness - About 1.48mm midway

Finish - Polished Tsuchime (hammered)

Handle shape - Western, one-piece

Handle material - Apricot laminate, stainless bolster

Takamura Chromax knives already come razor sharp from the maker, so no need for the initial free sharpening service which I offer. 

Please do not put this knife in a dishwasher, and do not cut frozen foods, bone, or other hard material.  Since the core of the blade is made from reactive steel, it is important to keep the blade clean and dry.  To prevent scratching the blade, please carefully hand wash with warm water, gentle dish soap, and non-abrasive sponge, and dry with a soft towel.  While using the blade, rinse and dry if the knife requires setting aside between different stages of food prep.  For long term storage, apply a food safe oil to the blade.