VG10 stainless steel is one of the most trusted kitchen knife alloys in the Japanese industry - excellent edge retention, good toughness, and full corrosion resistance at HRC 60. TOJIRO uses it in san mai construction with 13-chrome stainless cladding in the CLASSIC line - formerly the Tojiro DP - building a knife that is thinner, harder, and sharper than most western alternatives at a price that makes switching an easy decision. Made in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture since 1955.
The kiritsuke format combines the length and slicing reach of a gyuto with a clipped tanto tip that handles precise detail work a rounded blade cannot manage cleanly. At 210mm the CLASSIC kiritsuke is a capable all-purpose chef knife with a more distinctive profile than the standard gyuto in the line. Reviewers describe it as surprisingly versatile - equally effective for push-cutting vegetables, slicing proteins, and fine tip work for aromatics and garnishes. VG10 at HRC 60, full tang micarta handle, same construction as the rest of the CLASSIC lineup.
What Customers Are Saying: Three reviews averaging 4.5 stars. Alain uses it as his everyday knife across multiple applications - simply loves it. Jonathan compares it favorably to a Kohetsu HAP40 petty, calls it crazy sharp out of the box, and notes the weight feels handle-heavy but balanced. He docked one star because the choil arrived rough and almost sharp - worth a quick pass with a fine stone before first use. Dominic owns the sujihiki and gyuto from the same line and says this became his new workhorse - no dulling after 1.5 months across two kitchen jobs. A strong indicator of what VG10 can do under professional use.
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.
The kiritsuke format combines the length and slicing reach of a gyuto with a clipped tanto tip that handles precise detail work a rounded blade cannot manage cleanly. At 210mm the CLASSIC kiritsuke is a capable all-purpose chef knife with a more distinctive profile than the standard gyuto in the line. Reviewers describe it as surprisingly versatile - equally effective for push-cutting vegetables, slicing proteins, and fine tip work for aromatics and garnishes. VG10 at HRC 60, full tang micarta handle, same construction as the rest of the CLASSIC lineup.
What Customers Are Saying: Three reviews averaging 4.5 stars. Alain uses it as his everyday knife across multiple applications - simply loves it. Jonathan compares it favorably to a Kohetsu HAP40 petty, calls it crazy sharp out of the box, and notes the weight feels handle-heavy but balanced. He docked one star because the choil arrived rough and almost sharp - worth a quick pass with a fine stone before first use. Dominic owns the sujihiki and gyuto from the same line and says this became his new workhorse - no dulling after 1.5 months across two kitchen jobs. A strong indicator of what VG10 can do under professional use.
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
- Blade Length: 210mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Item Code: F-788
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Tojiro Kiritsuke Knife
Strange...in a good wayPosted By: Jonathan Thorp-Fairshter
48 people found this review helpful
3 days from ordering to my door. Fastest shipment from CKTG yet (thanks USPS too amid the covid mess).
First impressions...Crazy sharp OTB. Reminds me of my Kohetsu HAP40 petty. Weight was the really odd part. It feels heavy on the handle side but is still balanced. I'll put it through its paces over the next week and find out if there is user fatigue or any issues with changing technique. I have a ho-bunka that is basically a 190mm version of this knife which is fairly easy to use. Just needed to apply nakiri techinique because of the flatter belly. We'll see where the Tojiro lands.
The only real issue I had was the the choil was really rough. It was not shaped/ground properly and it is almost sharp enough to cut me. Hence the 4 stars. I'll take some sandpaper to smooth it out
Overall, satisfied
48 people found this review helpful
3 days from ordering to my door. Fastest shipment from CKTG yet (thanks USPS too amid the covid mess).
First impressions...Crazy sharp OTB. Reminds me of my Kohetsu HAP40 petty. Weight was the really odd part. It feels heavy on the handle side but is still balanced. I'll put it through its paces over the next week and find out if there is user fatigue or any issues with changing technique. I have a ho-bunka that is basically a 190mm version of this knife which is fairly easy to use. Just needed to apply nakiri techinique because of the flatter belly. We'll see where the Tojiro lands.
The only real issue I had was the the choil was really rough. It was not shaped/ground properly and it is almost sharp enough to cut me. Hence the 4 stars. I'll take some sandpaper to smooth it out
Overall, satisfied
Tojiro DP KiritsukePosted By: Dominic San Nicolas - verified customer
46 people found this review helpful
I currently own a sujihiki and a gyuto from the Tojiro DP series and when I came across this kiritsuke, I just had to have it. It is now my new workhorse and it hasn't dulled or rounded after 1 1/2 months of use while working two kitchen jobs.
46 people found this review helpful
I currently own a sujihiki and a gyuto from the Tojiro DP series and when I came across this kiritsuke, I just had to have it. It is now my new workhorse and it hasn't dulled or rounded after 1 1/2 months of use while working two kitchen jobs.
