{"product_id":"takuya-takahashi-htt-12-soft-pink-santoku-175mm","title":"Takuya Takahashi HTT-12 Soft Pink Santoku 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2008, Some of the Seki knife authorities have formed \"Challengers Knife Club\" to train and inherit Seki traditional knifemaking technique and knowledge to young knife carftsmen in Seki. There are now 15 club members gathering once a month. They are working at Seki knife factories, and challenging to make their own knives after work and weekends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing thier knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakuya Takahashi HTT-12 Soft Pink Santoku 175mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTakuya Takahashi has built his skills over more than a decade while working at the Hattori company, where he trained under the renowned master Ichiro Hattori.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCurrently, he plays a key role in constructing the foundational structure of knife handles and the blade straightening process\u003ci\u003e(Hizumi-Tori)\u003c\/i\u003e, these processes are very important when creating both quality knives and high-end knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOver the past few years, he has been deeply involved in creating custom handle designs for a range of Hattori \"SAN\" Limited Edition knives. This experience has further refined his skills and sense for knife making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDuring breaks, or after work, Takahashi dedicates his personal time to crafting his own original knife designs. We’re very glad to see his growth, with his latest collection, he has brought forward his own ideas, creativity and vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMr. Takahashi values a positive and joyful approach in his craft, he will no doubt continue to develop his talent and artistry as he moves forward in his knife-making journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease don't forget Hattori company also makes the highend high quality kitchen knives (as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/japanesechefsknife.com\/collections\/hattori-fh-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHattori FH Series from our JCK Kitchen Knife Store\u003c\/a\u003e), Mr. Takahashi also built his ability to make the quality kitchen knife with his own custom taste handmade handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSolid VG-10 Santoku Blade with Hand contoured Soft Pink Color Dupont Corian Handle with Stainless Steel Bolster has nicely curved round shape which fits good for the round blade shape Santoku knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tall blade and rounded nose \/ tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife that is well suited to cutting meat, fish, or vegetables; Hence it’s name, which literally means “Three-purpose”. The Santoku is often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 blade in 2.1mm thick, blade length 173mm, 292mm overall, Handle Length 124mm Weight 202g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takuya Takahashi HTT-12 Soft Pink Santoku 175mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Solid VG-10 Cobalt\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Soft Pink Color Dupont Corian Handle with Stainless Steel Bolster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 292mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 173mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 202g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49539484483862,"sku":"HTT-12","price":34200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/takuya-takahashi-htt-12-soft-pink-santoku-175mm-47790316486934.jpg?v=1734342912","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/takuya-takahashi-htt-12-soft-pink-santoku-175mm","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}