{"product_id":"le-pont-champlain-tsuchime-w2-gyuto-10-180mm-blade-only","title":"Le pont Champlain Tsuchime W2 Gyuto-10 180mm (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 180\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. 10\u003c\/strong\u003e, a completely unique profile of which only one blade was ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gyuto delivers the versatility of a traditional Japanese chef’s knife in a compact, highly maneuverable format. It offers enough blade length for serious everyday prep while remaining quicker and easier to control than a more traditional 210mm or 240mm Gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto is designed to handle nearly every major kitchen task. Its pointed tip is ideal for precision work and trimming, while the extended cutting edge moves comfortably through vegetables, proteins, herbs, and larger ingredients. The combination of blade height, edge length, and tapered profile makes it an excellent choice for cooks who want one knife capable of doing almost everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 180mm size is particularly well balanced for home kitchens. It provides noticeably more reach than a Santoku or compact utility knife, yet still feels agile on the board and comfortable in tighter workspaces. For cooks who find a full-size chef’s knife unnecessarily large, this format offers an excellent middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts gently curved edge allows for smooth rocking cuts when required, while the flatter heel section remains highly effective for push cutting and chopping. The result is a versatile, responsive profile that can comfortably take on the role of a primary everyday knife.\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":51860290109673,"sku":null,"price":620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/LepontChamplainTsuchimeW2Gyuto-10180mm_BladeOnly.png?v=1789142144","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/le-pont-champlain-tsuchime-w2-gyuto-10-180mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}