{"title":"Takamura","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakamura Hamono is a family-run forge in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, founded in 1945. Today it is run by third-generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura together with his brother Hideo, while their father Toshiyuki, who has been awarded Japan’s Medal of Honour by the Emperor, still works in the forge. The family are pioneers of stainless steel knives and were among the first in Japan to use powdered steel (R2\/SG2), which gives an extremely sharp edge that stays sharp for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakamura knives are known for their thin laser grind, precise heat treatment and clean finish. They are easy to maintain and are used by chefs around the world, making them popular in both professional and home kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"takamura-vg10-special-santoku-170mm","title":"Santoku","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku with 17 cm long blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening angle: 9 degrees per side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Japanese chef's knife (called santoku) with 3 layers of steel. The core steel consists of luxurious VG-10 steel (hardness 60-62 on the Rockwell scale). This knife has an extremely thin and well-sharpened blade with razor-sharpness. However, the thin and sharp edge means that the blade is sensitive to harder ingredients, which is why this knife should be used with caution to avoid damage to the edge. The pakkawood handle has 3 rivets and a bolster that contributes to a well-balanced feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA light and high-performance Japanese chef's knife!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ejsV-Gw1BU?si=Gj_UiDG4pUN5aqoh\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775346581852,"sku":"TK-VS165SA","price":1276.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Santoku_5049c7a95f20c.jpg?v=1780314037"},{"product_id":"takamura-vg10-special-petty-130mm","title":"Utility knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility knife with a 13 cm long blade. This knife has a very thin edge that is extremely sharp. The fine-gauge edge is also more delicate than many other knives and should be handled with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening angle: 9 degrees per side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall and handy utility knife with a blade length of 13 cm. Handle in black Pakkawood. 3-layer steel blade with a VG10 steel core. World-class sharpness and hardness of 60-62 on the Rockwell scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive and affordable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZOa2QNBdFT8?si=oiMGR6_3IS9j161L\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775346712924,"sku":"TK-VS130PT","price":956.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Allkniv_5049c78767b24.jpg?v=1780314038"},{"product_id":"takamura-r2-petty-130mm","title":"Utility knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtility knife with blade length: 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 69 g\u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at middle: 1.3 mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade height at heel: 28.3 mm\u003cbr\u003eEdge length: 132 mm\u003cbr\u003eSteel: SG-2 powder steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0px 22px; color: #353535; line-height: 15.8079996109009px;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 15.8079996109009px;\"\u003eNOTE: Measurements and weight may vary slightly as the knife is hand-forged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0px 22px; color: #353535; line-height: 15.8079996109009px;\"\u003eTakamura HSPS are the Formula 1 of chef's knives. The knife has a very thin blade that has been sharpened to a razor-sharp edge. The steel is the high-performance powder steel SG-2, which Takamura heat-treats with great care (62-63 HRC). If you are looking for a light knife with a blade that cuts incredibly well, this is the knife for you. However, we want to inform you that the hard and thin blade cannot withstand rough handling, just like a Formula 1 car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775350120796,"sku":"TK-PS130PT","price":1196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/ps_120.jpg?v=1780314087"},{"product_id":"takamura-santoku","title":"Santoku","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA santoku from the immensely popular Takamura forging family! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 172 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 140 gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine thickness mid-blade: 1.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 46.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 171 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: SG-2 powder steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Measurements and weight may vary slightly as the knife is hand-forged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakamura R2 chef's knives are Formula 1. The knife has a very thin blade that has been sharpened to absolute razor-sharpness. The steel is high-performance SG-2 powder steel, which Takamura heat-treats with great care (62-63 HRC). If you are looking for a lightweight knife with an incredibly good cutting blade, this is the knife for you. However, we would like to point out that the hard and thin blade cannot withstand rough handling, just like a Formula 1 car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BE13jzrrDWk?si=-zbz5ZFyBXI6Bam7\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775350153564,"sku":"TK-PS165SA","price":1516.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/ps_santoku.jpg?v=1780314088"},{"product_id":"takamura-r2-gyuto-210mm","title":"Chef's knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 152 gr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine thickness at middle: 1.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade height at heel: 45.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge length: 213 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: SG-2 powder steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Measurements and weight may vary slightly as the knife is hand-forged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Takamura family forges chef's knives in the city of Echizen, Japan. The knife has a very thin blade sharpened to an absolute razor's edge. The steel is the high-performance powder steel SG-2, which Takamura heat-treats with great care (62-63 HRC). If you are looking for a light knife with a blade that cuts incredibly well, this is the knife for you. However, we want to point out that the hard and thin blade cannot withstand rough use. It is a precision tool that should be used with care and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I1AGR0TFCA0?si=reT7GDY9l6KLGf6d\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775350186332,"sku":"TK-PS210GY","price":1756.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/ps_210.jpg?v=1780314089"},{"product_id":"takamura-utility-knife-150mm","title":"Utility knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakamura HSPS are the Formula 1 of chef's knives. The knife has a very thin blade that has been sharpened to a razor edge. The steel is high-performance SG-2 powder steel, which Takamura heat-treats with great care (62-63 HRC). If you are looking for a light knife with a blade that cuts incredibly well, this is the knife for you. However, we want to point out that the hard and thin blade cannot withstand rough handling, just like a Formula 1 car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lWXCziI78hU?si=IDZ3Z6kdng8DJRKj\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775355330908,"sku":"TK-PS150PT","price":1276.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/tk-ps150.jpg?v=1780314190"},{"product_id":"takamura-santoku-165mm","title":"Santoku","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade measures 16.5 cm and the model is called a Santoku. It is an all-purpose knife suitable for most kitchen tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakamura makes world-class chef's knives, and the new Santoku from the Chromax series is no exception. The steel is fundamentally a carbon steel, but the chromium content has been maximized, producing an impressively sharp edge that lasts and is also easy to sharpen. The core steel is semi-stainless, which means it has good rust resistance, but it should still be wiped dry after use to prevent rust. There is one layer of stainless steel on each side of the edge, leaving only the edge as exposed carbon steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptionally sharp knife with a very thin edge that is easy to sharpen. It cuts like a razor, and we consider it a real winner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R0TCFC2dhhM?si=vkqFzu7PBLsMOp1-\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Because the edge is semi-stainless, it will darken slightly over time. The sides of the blade will, however, remain bright and polished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58781210607964,"sku":"TK-CR165SA","price":1196.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/chromax_santoku1.jpg?v=1787579773"},{"product_id":"takamura-vg10-special-gyuto-210mm","title":"Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for an extremely thin and exceptionally sharp knife? The Takamura V10 Special is exactly that: a knife that makes extremely precise cuts, but must be used with care because its thin blade is sensitive to rough handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef's knife with a 21 cm blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 158 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening angle: 9 degrees per side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional chef's knife (Gyuto) with three layers of steel. The core consists of premium VG-10 steel (hardness 60–62 on the Rockwell scale). This knife has an extremely thin, finely ground blade with razor sharpness. However, the thin, sharp edge makes the blade sensitive to harder ingredients, so the knife should be used with care to avoid damaging the edge. The pakkawood handle has three rivets and a bolster that contribute to its well-judged balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA light, high-performance Japanese chef's knife!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H4qAuM977wo?si=1wSAsUVQHecDR1cw\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen height=\"315\" width=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58781212180828,"sku":"TK-VS210GY","price":1436.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/5556\/6940\/files\/Kockkniv_5049c79547fcc.jpg?v=1787579775"},{"product_id":"soba-nudelkniv","title":"Soba-kiri","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eA truly unusual specialty knife from Takamura, made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eChromax steel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eA soba-kiri is a traditional Japanese specialty knife designed for cutting handmade soba noodles. 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