Matsumura-san and his team work out of TOJIRO's newer facility in Sanjo City, a different production tier from the entry-level lines the brand is best known for. The TOJIRO ATELIER CLASSIC Damascus line is where that elevated approach shows most clearly: a VG10 stainless core wrapped in nashiji Damascus cladding, with a level of fit and finish that reflects careful handwork at every stage.
The blade is built from steel of differing hardness, forged together in layers until an elegant rippled Damascus pattern emerges across the surface, while the highly uniform VG10 core carries the actual edge and takes a genuinely sharp finish. The black textured finish on the blade gives it a quiet, understated look to match the performance underneath.
The handle is a reinforced laminated material, full tang with a three-stud construction, built to resist deformation and wear over long-term use. The metal bolster keeps the seam between blade and handle clean and easy to sanitize, without a gap where moisture or debris can collect.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, frozen foods, and hard squash. Use a wood or rubber cutting board. Sharpen on quality water stones.Line: TOJIRO ATELIER CLASSIC
Core Steel: VG10
Cladding: Low and High Carbon Stainless Steel, 63-Layer Damascus
Finish: Nashiji Damascus, Black Textured
Handle: Reinforced Laminated Material, 3 Stud, Full Tang
Edge Grind: Double Bevel
Weight: 10.9 oz (308 g)
Blade Length: 278 mm
Total Length: 413 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 55 mm
The blade is built from steel of differing hardness, forged together in layers until an elegant rippled Damascus pattern emerges across the surface, while the highly uniform VG10 core carries the actual edge and takes a genuinely sharp finish. The black textured finish on the blade gives it a quiet, understated look to match the performance underneath.
The handle is a reinforced laminated material, full tang with a three-stud construction, built to resist deformation and wear over long-term use. The metal bolster keeps the seam between blade and handle clean and easy to sanitize, without a gap where moisture or debris can collect.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, frozen foods, and hard squash. Use a wood or rubber cutting board. Sharpen on quality water stones.
