{"product_id":"le-pont-champlain-custom-mushroom-tsuchime-bunka-190mm","title":"Le pont Champlain Custom Mushroom Tsuchime W2 Bunka 190mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bunka\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 Olive Wood with Epoxy and Translucent Tip with Red Mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 162\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 Bunka—a versatile Japanese profile celebrated for its remarkable balance between precision and everyday practicality. The distinctive reverse tanto tip excels at detailed work, while the generous blade height and gently curved edge make it equally comfortable tackling vegetables, proteins, and herbs. Agile, precise, and incredibly versatile, it's the knife many reach for when a single blade needs to do almost everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete this true one-of-one build, the blade was assembled at Kakushin onto an Olive Wood handle featuring flowing translucent epoxy and finished with a vibrant red mushroom resin tip. The warm, organic grain of the olive wood creates a beautiful contrast against the industrial history hidden within the blade. And since Québecers have a well-known appreciation for mushroom foraging, we couldn't resist giving this piece a subtle woodland-inspired personality. The vivid red mushroom adds a playful yet elegant touch to an otherwise timeless design, creating a knife that's equal parts conversation piece, collectible, and serious cutting tool.\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. 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":51601343414505,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/Le_pont_Champlain_Custom_Mushroom_Tsuchime_W2_Bunka_190mm.png?v=1785458342","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/le-pont-champlain-custom-mushroom-tsuchime-bunka-190mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}