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. The quality of the serration and the VG10 construction make it the best value in the category.
What Customers Are Saying: David gives the most consistent assessment - best bread knife he has owned, extremely well made, very sharp, great for any slicing tasks. Multiple reviewers note it handles tomatoes and general slicing as well as bread. The consensus verdict across the full review set is that it is worth every penny.
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 (180 g)
Blade Length: 212 mm
Total Length: 342 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.5 mm
Blade Height: 33 mm
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. The quality of the serration and the VG10 construction make it the best value in the category.
What Customers Are Saying: David gives the most consistent assessment - best bread knife he has owned, extremely well made, very sharp, great for any slicing tasks. Multiple reviewers note it handles tomatoes and general slicing as well as bread. The consensus verdict across the full review set is that it is worth every penny.
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.
Reviews
14 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great KnifePosted By: David Dennis - verified customer
33 people found this review helpful
This is the best bread knife I have owned. Extremely well made and very sharp. Great for any slicing tasks. You will not go wrong buying one. The price is excellent and worth every penny.
33 people found this review helpful
This is the best bread knife I have owned. Extremely well made and very sharp. Great for any slicing tasks. You will not go wrong buying one. The price is excellent and worth every penny.
Great KnifePosted By: David Dennis - verified customer
30 people found this review helpful
This was a surprise as it was better than I expected. I see why so many rated it 5 stars. It does its job very well and a well made knife. I would recommend to all. Not the longest but works great.
30 people found this review helpful
This was a surprise as it was better than I expected. I see why so many rated it 5 stars. It does its job very well and a well made knife. I would recommend to all. Not the longest but works great.
REV A GemPosted By: Jay Fleitman - verified customer
26 people found this review helpful
I was just tired of struggling with slicing thick crusted bread with kitchen knives that couldn't handle the job and bread bows which were simply useless. This knife is beautifully weighted, the grip is comfortable, light but rigid, and out of the box made easy cutting of even slightly stale bread: muffins and scones went without crumbling. I love this addition to our kitchen.
26 people found this review helpful
I was just tired of struggling with slicing thick crusted bread with kitchen knives that couldn't handle the job and bread bows which were simply useless. This knife is beautifully weighted, the grip is comfortable, light but rigid, and out of the box made easy cutting of even slightly stale bread: muffins and scones went without crumbling. I love this addition to our kitchen.
ChefPosted By: Jesus Rodriguez - verified customer
30 people found this review helpful
Great knife!!!! Perfect Length, no need to get anything bigger and the price can't be beaten.I have shown and recommended this knife so many times already and I had it for less than two weeks! Lol
30 people found this review helpful
Great knife!!!! Perfect Length, no need to get anything bigger and the price can't be beaten.I have shown and recommended this knife so many times already and I had it for less than two weeks! Lol
Tojiro DPPosted By: Ashley Bucci - verified customer
26 people found this review helpful
An excellent line of knives, suitable for the professional kitchen or eager amateur. Long lasting, sharp out of the box and easy to care for.This knife would easily make it into my top 3. Used daily for the last 7 years (I'm on to my third knife). It slices the toughest of breads, can portion a cake, slice tomato or rip through a crisp pork belly. Great addition to your kit.
26 people found this review helpful
An excellent line of knives, suitable for the professional kitchen or eager amateur. Long lasting, sharp out of the box and easy to care for.This knife would easily make it into my top 3. Used daily for the last 7 years (I'm on to my third knife). It slices the toughest of breads, can portion a cake, slice tomato or rip through a crisp pork belly. Great addition to your kit.
Excellent very nicePosted By: rick - verified customer
30 people found this review helpful
this is the perfect thickness of blade for the application. A thinner blade would possibly be on the edge of being little too flexible and I would still be searching for the perfect bread knife..I would give it 10 stars but 5 is as high as they allow. I'm more than happy.
30 people found this review helpful
this is the perfect thickness of blade for the application. A thinner blade would possibly be on the edge of being little too flexible and I would still be searching for the perfect bread knife..I would give it 10 stars but 5 is as high as they allow. I'm more than happy.
excellent bread knife. Amazing Bread KnifePosted By: Adam Sutter - verified customer
31 people found this review helpful
I've had this knife for 4 years now and it's starting to lose it's edge a little bit. With that said, I have traveled with this knife to numerous kitchens that I've worked in and in every kitchen my coworkers ask to use my knife. I've yet to meet anyone with a better bread knife but I also use this knife for lemons and limes and find no problems with it. Best bang for your buck
31 people found this review helpful
I've had this knife for 4 years now and it's starting to lose it's edge a little bit. With that said, I have traveled with this knife to numerous kitchens that I've worked in and in every kitchen my coworkers ask to use my knife. I've yet to meet anyone with a better bread knife but I also use this knife for lemons and limes and find no problems with it. Best bang for your buck
tojiro bread knife Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Karl - verified customer
30 people found this review helpful
Bought it for myself for Xmas. Finish was very good. First use was on fresh, still slightly warm loaf which would have been very difficult to slice with my old serrated bread knife. New one cut very neat and flat slices with only slight drag. I'm quite pleased and would buy again.
30 people found this review helpful
Bought it for myself for Xmas. Finish was very good. First use was on fresh, still slightly warm loaf which would have been very difficult to slice with my old serrated bread knife. New one cut very neat and flat slices with only slight drag. I'm quite pleased and would buy again.
