TOJIRO has spent decades building one of the most trusted lines of accessible Japanese kitchen knives in the world, and the CLASSIC series — formerly known as the Tojiro DP — is the heart of that legacy. The knives are completely unchanged from the DP line. Only the name is new. If you have been researching the Tojiro DP gokujo, this is the same knife.
The gokujo is a Japanese fillet and boning knife with a profile similar to a Western boning knife — a familiar shape for most cooks, but built with VG-10 stainless steel and TOJIRO precision. The accentuated curve of the 150mm blade makes it particularly well suited to filleting smaller fish like trout, snapper, and striped bass, as well as boning work that requires a thin, dexterous blade rather than the heft of a honesuki. The VG-10 core is heat-treated for exceptional sharpness and edge retention, and the black micarta handle is durable and comfortable through extended use. Fit and finish are excellent throughout, with a beautifully integrated bolster and flush 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 large bones or frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the fine edge and hone regularly between sharpenings.
The gokujo is a Japanese fillet and boning knife with a profile similar to a Western boning knife — a familiar shape for most cooks, but built with VG-10 stainless steel and TOJIRO precision. The accentuated curve of the 150mm blade makes it particularly well suited to filleting smaller fish like trout, snapper, and striped bass, as well as boning work that requires a thin, dexterous blade rather than the heft of a honesuki. The VG-10 core is heat-treated for exceptional sharpness and edge retention, and the black micarta handle is durable and comfortable through extended use. Fit and finish are excellent throughout, with a beautifully integrated bolster and flush 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 large bones or frozen foods. 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
- Handle: Western (Yo)
- Scales: Black Micarta
- Weight: 5.7 oz (162 g)
- Blade Length: 155 mm
- Total Length: 305 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 26 mm
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Tojiro Boning KnifePosted By: Walter Shubsda - verified customer
32 people found this review helpful
I have been smoking a lot of brisket lately, and a whole packer brisket requires A LOT of trimming. It contains copious amounts of fat that have to be trimmed. The goal is not to cut off all the fat, but instead to get it to approximately 1/4 inch in thickness, so it is not a matter of hacking away, the trimming has to be done precisely.
The blade on this knife is thin, but is certainly not razor thin. The blade is not flexible at all, so one can maintain precise control. I bought it for trimming brisket, but it could also be used successfully for cutting up whole chickens. If one were going to use if for filleting fish, I think because of its lack of flexibility, it may not work as well for that.
Fit and finish was very good. Sharpness 6/10. I like the knife a lot and it does well for the purpose I bought it.
32 people found this review helpful
I have been smoking a lot of brisket lately, and a whole packer brisket requires A LOT of trimming. It contains copious amounts of fat that have to be trimmed. The goal is not to cut off all the fat, but instead to get it to approximately 1/4 inch in thickness, so it is not a matter of hacking away, the trimming has to be done precisely.
The blade on this knife is thin, but is certainly not razor thin. The blade is not flexible at all, so one can maintain precise control. I bought it for trimming brisket, but it could also be used successfully for cutting up whole chickens. If one were going to use if for filleting fish, I think because of its lack of flexibility, it may not work as well for that.
Fit and finish was very good. Sharpness 6/10. I like the knife a lot and it does well for the purpose I bought it.
Great Knife and Excellent Value and PerformancePosted By: J Chuck - verified customer
30 people found this review helpful
I primarily used this for prepping brisket and spare ribs for BBQ. Great feel in my hand and excellent weight and durability. Keeps edge very well despite the abuse it receives. Have been in service for 1+ year. Happy with my purchase.
30 people found this review helpful
I primarily used this for prepping brisket and spare ribs for BBQ. Great feel in my hand and excellent weight and durability. Keeps edge very well despite the abuse it receives. Have been in service for 1+ year. Happy with my purchase.
Thanks the knife is good Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Rob Babcock - verified customer
32 people found this review helpful
I really like this one. The Gokujo is basically a Japanese version of a Western boning knife. The fit & finish is very good and it was exceptionally sharp OOTB- I felt no need to sharpen it before taking it to work. The only minor quibbles I have are that the unsharpened portion near the heel end of the blade is a bit larger than it would need to be, and that the knife was a little larger than I thought it would be.All in all this is a superb knife and a screaming bargain at the price.
32 people found this review helpful
I really like this one. The Gokujo is basically a Japanese version of a Western boning knife. The fit & finish is very good and it was exceptionally sharp OOTB- I felt no need to sharpen it before taking it to work. The only minor quibbles I have are that the unsharpened portion near the heel end of the blade is a bit larger than it would need to be, and that the knife was a little larger than I thought it would be.All in all this is a superb knife and a screaming bargain at the price.
