TOJIRO has been crafting high-performance Japanese kitchen knives in Sanjo City for decades, and the CLASSIC line — formerly known as the Tojiro DP — remains one of the most trusted introductions to serious Japanese cutlery available today. The knives are identical to the DP line that earned the brand its reputation. Only the name has changed. If you have been researching the Tojiro DP petty, this is the same knife.
The CLASSIC Petty 180mm is built around a VG-10 stainless steel core, carefully heat-treated for an excellent balance of sharpness, edge retention, and durability. The softer stainless cladding adds structural support and makes sharpening on water stones easy and rewarding. The spine tapers nicely toward the tip, giving this knife a light, nimble feel in the hand that is hard to match at this price point. At 181mm with a slim 32mm blade height, it excels at smaller prep work, trimming proteins, slicing citrus, and any task where a full-size gyuto feels like too much knife. The black micarta handle is durable, comfortable, and secured to a full stainless tang with three stainless rivets.
Care Instructions:
VG-10 stainless is low maintenance but a few good habits will keep this knife at its best. Hand wash and dry promptly after use and avoid the dishwasher. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the fine edge and hone regularly between sharpenings.
The CLASSIC Petty 180mm is built around a VG-10 stainless steel core, carefully heat-treated for an excellent balance of sharpness, edge retention, and durability. The softer stainless cladding adds structural support and makes sharpening on water stones easy and rewarding. The spine tapers nicely toward the tip, giving this knife a light, nimble feel in the hand that is hard to match at this price point. At 181mm with a slim 32mm blade height, it excels at smaller prep work, trimming proteins, slicing citrus, and any task where a full-size gyuto feels like too much knife. The black micarta handle is durable, comfortable, and secured to a full stainless tang with three stainless rivets.
Care Instructions:
VG-10 stainless is low maintenance but a few good habits will keep this knife at its best. Hand wash and dry promptly after use and avoid the dishwasher. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the fine edge and hone regularly between sharpenings.
- Brand: TOJIRO
- Series: CLASSIC (formerly DP)
- Location: Sanjo City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Stamped
- Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Edge Grind: Even, Convex
- Handle: Western (Yo)
- Scales: Black Micarta
- Weight: 3.3 oz (94 g)
- Blade Length: 181 mm
- Total Length: 294 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 32 mm
Reviews
5 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) My Favorite, April 16, 2025 Amazing utility Great knife great price? Petty knife Great for the pricePosted By: John F. Maesaka - verified customer
32 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding knife for the value. Sharp out of the box, although one can get a much better edge if they know what they're doing. Very low maintenance. Excellent balance. Nimble to use. Fit and finish surprisingly good for the price. Great way to get Japanese steel and performance.
32 people found this review helpful
This is an outstanding knife for the value. Sharp out of the box, although one can get a much better edge if they know what they're doing. Very low maintenance. Excellent balance. Nimble to use. Fit and finish surprisingly good for the price. Great way to get Japanese steel and performance.
