TOJIRO CLASSIC Serrated Bread 215mm

There is a point in most cooks knife education where they discover what TOJIRO delivers - and it changes how they think about what a knife should cost. VG10 stainless at HRC 60, san mai construction with 13-chrome stainless cladding, full tang black micarta handle with stainless bolster and three rivets. Thin behind the edge. Sharp out of the box. Easy to maintain on a ceramic rod. The CLASSIC line - formerly the Tojiro DP - has been converting cooks from western knives since TOJIRO started making it in Sanjo City, Niigata in 1955.

The CLASSIC serrated bread knife brings the same VG10 construction and Sanjo City production quality to a format that most cooks under-invest in. At 212mm blade length and only 1.5mm spine thickness this is a lean, precise bread knife that handles crusty sourdough, soft sandwich loaves, delicate pastry, and tomatoes without compression or tearing. David calls it the best bread knife he has owned - extremely well made, very sharp, great for any slicing task. Multiple reviewers note it works as well for general slicing as it does for bread. Not the longest bread knife available, but the quality of the serration and the VG10 construction make it the best value in the category.

What Customers Are Saying: Fourteen five-star reviews. David gives the most consistent assessment - best bread knife he has owned, extremely well made, very sharp, great for any slicing tasks. He reviewed it twice and both times calls it better than expected. Multiple reviewers note it handles tomatoes and general slicing as well as bread. One reviewer notes it is not the longest bread knife available - the 215mm length is compact but the VG10 serration quality more than compensates. Worth every penny is the consensus verdict across the full review set.

Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones and hone regularly with a ceramic rod to maintain peak performance.

• Brand: TOJIRO
• Line: Classic (formerly DP)
• Location: Sanjo City, Niigata, Japan
• Construction: San Mai
• Steel: VG10 Stainless
• Cladding: 13 Chrome Stainless
• HRC: 60
• Edge Grind: Even Double Bevel
• Handle: Black Micarta - Full Tang
• Bolster: Stainless Steel
• Rivets: 3 Stainless
• Weight: 6.3 oz (180g)
• Blade Length: 212mm
• Total Length: 342mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.5mm
• Blade Height: 33mm
• Item Code: F-737B