{"product_id":"le-pont-champlain-custom-686-tsuchime-nakiri-150mm","title":"Le pont Champlain Custom #686 Tsuchime W2 Nakiri 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nakiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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 Stabilized Wood (#686)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 58mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 169\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\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 from reclaimed steel recovered from the original Champlain Bridge (1962). Once the available material is gone, this knife can never be made again.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 every 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. Every blade is individually forged, ground, heat treated, and hand finished in Québec, ensuring no two pieces are ever 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 a second run. Every knife completed brings the project one step closer to its end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece takes the form of a compact 150 mm Nakiri, designed for those who appreciate precision without sacrificing knuckle clearance. Its nearly 6 cm tall blade offers generous clearance on the cutting board, while the flowing curves and refined profile make it feel far more elegant than the typical boxy Nakiri. Nimble in hand yet incredibly capable, it's the kind of knife you'll instinctively reach for when preparing vegetables, herbs, and countless everyday ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete this one-of-one build, the blade was assembled at Kakushin on one of our favorite handle blanks to ever pass through the shop—Handle #686. Its rich yellow-green figured wood, paired with a deep black ferrule, immediately stood out from the moment it entered our inventory. We knew it deserved a blade with an equally special story. The warmth and chatoyance of the wood create a striking contrast against the historic steel, resulting in a knife that feels both timeless and unmistakably unique.\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're gone forever. 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