{"product_id":"le-pont-champlain-tsuchime-w2-gyuto-8-173mm-blade-only","title":"Le pont Champlain Tsuchime W2 Gyuto-8 173mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eW2 Core with Pont Champlain Steel \u0026amp; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel \u003c\/span\u003eSan-Mai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tsuchime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNone ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" title=\"Choose yours\" style=\"color: #0066ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 173\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome steel is simply recycled. This steel became history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Pont Champlain is one of the most limited projects ever released by Kakushin—a collaboration between Québec bladesmiths Noah Vachon and Jérémie Yelle, created using reclaimed steel recovered from the original Champlain Bridge, built in 1962. Once the available material is gone, these knives can never be made again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 55 years, the Champlain Bridge carried millions of vehicles across the St. Lawrence River and became one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks. Rather than allowing a small portion of that steel to disappear forever, it has been transformed into something designed to outlive generations: a handcrafted kitchen knife meant to be used, cared for, and eventually passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is a high-performance W2 carbon steel core, chosen for its exceptional toughness, fine grain structure, and ability to take an incredibly refined edge. It is forge-welded into a striking San-Mai construction using reclaimed steel from the original Champlain Bridge as the outer cladding, separated by pure nickel layers that create a vivid contrast while showcasing the unique character of the historic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is individually forged, ground, heat treated, and hand finished in Québec. Subtle variations in the forging, texture, grind, and reclaimed bridge steel ensure that no two pieces could ever be exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the supply of original bridge steel is permanently finite, production is permanently limited. There is no warehouse of replacement material waiting for another run. Every knife completed brings the project one step closer to its end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is \u003cstrong\u003eModel No. 8\u003c\/strong\u003e, a completely unique profile of which only one blade was ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e173mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gyuto is a compact interpretation of the classic Japanese chef’s knife—designed to offer the versatility of a larger chef knife in a faster, more agile format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto is widely considered one of the most versatile profiles in the kitchen, capable of handling everything from vegetables and herbs to meat, fish, and general prep. Its pointed tip allows for precise detail work, while the longer cutting edge provides enough room for slicing, chopping, and push cutting with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 173mm, this particular blade sits between a traditional Santoku and a full-size Gyuto. The shorter length makes it exceptionally maneuverable and easy to control, especially for cooks who prefer a lighter, more compact knife without sacrificing the versatility of a true chef’s profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts gently curved edge supports a natural rocking motion when needed, while the flatter portion of the blade remains equally comfortable for push cutting and straight chopping. The result is a highly adaptable knife that feels quick in hand yet substantial enough to serve as an everyday workhorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is offered \u003cstrong\u003eblade-only\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing its future owner to select a handle from Kakushin’s available inventory and create a final assembly that reflects their own taste. Once a handle has been chosen, the knife will be professionally assembled, balanced, sharpened, and finished at our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the cutting philosophy of traditional Japanese kitchen knives, Le Pont Champlain combines refined geometry, exceptional cutting performance, and remarkable balance with a story that simply cannot be recreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen these are gone, they are gone forever. Not because we chose to make them exclusive—but because history only leaves behind so much steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Canada 🍁","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860287029481,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/LepontChamplainTsuchimeW2Gyuto-8173mm_BladeOnly.png?v=1789142040","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/le-pont-champlain-tsuchime-w2-gyuto-8-173mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}