TOJIRO has been producing kitchen knives in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture since 1955 - one of Japan dedicated metalworking cities with a precision-manufacturing heritage that spans cutlery, medical equipment, and industrial tools. The CLASSIC line - formerly known as the Tojiro DP - is the range that built that reputation globally. The knives are completely unchanged from the DP line. Only the name is new. VG10 stainless steel core at HRC 60, 13-chrome stainless cladding, full tang black micarta handle with stainless bolster and three rivets.
The nakiri is Japan dedicated vegetable knife - flat edge, tall blade, squared tip, built entirely for push-cutting produce. At 165mm blade length and 45.5mm height the CLASSIC nakiri has excellent board coverage and knuckle clearance for high-volume vegetable prep. Alain was skeptical before buying - had never owned a dedicated vegetable knife. Now he calls it the knife that truly works best for vegetables and says he is completely convinced. Ardelle praises the cutting ability, balance, and precision after a week of use. The flat edge suits the push-cutting and chopping style that Japanese vegetable prep favors - no rocking, full contact with the board on every stroke.
What Customers Are Saying: Thirty-two five-star reviews. Alain was skeptical of a dedicated vegetable knife before buying - now completely convinced. Ardelle praises the cutting ability, balance, and precision. Multiple reviewers describe discovering push-cutting technique for the first time and finding it significantly faster and cleaner than their previous methods. The nakiri converts vegetable prep from a chore to a pleasure - that sentiment appears repeatedly across the full review set. VG10 holds its edge well through high-volume vegetable work.
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 nakiri is Japan dedicated vegetable knife - flat edge, tall blade, squared tip, built entirely for push-cutting produce. At 165mm blade length and 45.5mm height the CLASSIC nakiri has excellent board coverage and knuckle clearance for high-volume vegetable prep. Alain was skeptical before buying - had never owned a dedicated vegetable knife. Now he calls it the knife that truly works best for vegetables and says he is completely convinced. Ardelle praises the cutting ability, balance, and precision after a week of use. The flat edge suits the push-cutting and chopping style that Japanese vegetable prep favors - no rocking, full contact with the board on every stroke.
What Customers Are Saying: Thirty-two five-star reviews. Alain was skeptical of a dedicated vegetable knife before buying - now completely convinced. Ardelle praises the cutting ability, balance, and precision. Multiple reviewers describe discovering push-cutting technique for the first time and finding it significantly faster and cleaner than their previous methods. The nakiri converts vegetable prep from a chore to a pleasure - that sentiment appears repeatedly across the full review set. VG10 holds its edge well through high-volume vegetable work.
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: 7.2 oz (204g)
- Blade Length: 165mm
- Total Length: 305mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 45.5mm
- Item Code: F-502
Reviews
32 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Excellent KnifePosted By: Ardelle Wachter
45 people found this review helpful
So pleased with my Nakiri knife, I have used it for a week and I have admired the cutting ability, the balance and how precise the cuts can be made. Looking forward to ordering more knives in the future.
45 people found this review helpful
So pleased with my Nakiri knife, I have used it for a week and I have admired the cutting ability, the balance and how precise the cuts can be made. Looking forward to ordering more knives in the future.
Tojiro Nakiri Knife Great Product Excellent Well made bladePosted By: MTme - verified customer
42 people found this review helpful
Definitely worth the price - blade arrived exceedingly sharp right from the box. Primary edge bevel has a great taper, which combined w/ the sharp secondary bevel makes for a excellent slicer of both firm and soft produce. Carrots and Sweet Potatoes to Mushrooms and summer Squash, the blade works very well. Even peels veggies well due to the evenness and sharpness of the edge bevel. Finish of the handle is good, a slight blemish where scales meet the bolster on one side, but does not diminish the overall craftsmanship or execution of the blade overall. Would buy another Tojiro blade for certain.
42 people found this review helpful
Definitely worth the price - blade arrived exceedingly sharp right from the box. Primary edge bevel has a great taper, which combined w/ the sharp secondary bevel makes for a excellent slicer of both firm and soft produce. Carrots and Sweet Potatoes to Mushrooms and summer Squash, the blade works very well. Even peels veggies well due to the evenness and sharpness of the edge bevel. Finish of the handle is good, a slight blemish where scales meet the bolster on one side, but does not diminish the overall craftsmanship or execution of the blade overall. Would buy another Tojiro blade for certain.
Great entry-level knivePosted By: Ramon - verified customer
39 people found this review helpful
For the sale price, this would be a great purchase for someone looking to get into Jap knives. Perhaps if you have a nice German chef's knife and want to inexpensively spice up your kit. It works great, cone pretty sharp ootb. It is not IMO going to pull of the sexiest thinnest of cuts without thinning. But in practical terms it will cut what you need and is comfortable to use. If you already got some nice jks beyond shun classics, I would justt use them and save for a higher performer unless you want to thin it. I ended up selling mine for close to what I paid. Make sure you treat it like a Jap knives should be treated. The guy I sold it to put a lot of little chips in the edge and was completely unaware how they got there. It was pristine when I sold it to him.
39 people found this review helpful
For the sale price, this would be a great purchase for someone looking to get into Jap knives. Perhaps if you have a nice German chef's knife and want to inexpensively spice up your kit. It works great, cone pretty sharp ootb. It is not IMO going to pull of the sexiest thinnest of cuts without thinning. But in practical terms it will cut what you need and is comfortable to use. If you already got some nice jks beyond shun classics, I would justt use them and save for a higher performer unless you want to thin it. I ended up selling mine for close to what I paid. Make sure you treat it like a Jap knives should be treated. The guy I sold it to put a lot of little chips in the edge and was completely unaware how they got there. It was pristine when I sold it to him.
correction to previous review.Posted By: Ramon - verified customer
37 people found this review helpful
I shouldn't if said that u can not pull of amazingly thin slices with this nakiri. I didn't use it for things like tomatoes. I used it for things like Brussels sprouts and it didn't go through as nice as my gyuto, so it became a bag dweller. Still a great knife for the price. I personally would save money and take the tojiro DPS over shun classic any day. I'm not a fan of global overall, but some might like the performance of globals a little better,perhaps.
37 people found this review helpful
I shouldn't if said that u can not pull of amazingly thin slices with this nakiri. I didn't use it for things like tomatoes. I used it for things like Brussels sprouts and it didn't go through as nice as my gyuto, so it became a bag dweller. Still a great knife for the price. I personally would save money and take the tojiro DPS over shun classic any day. I'm not a fan of global overall, but some might like the performance of globals a little better,perhaps.
best for the moneyPosted By: BVC - verified customer
42 people found this review helpful
My tojiro nakiri sees heavy use daily. I don't really have to think about it and as a busy chef owner that is perfect. My line cooks covet it and my prep cooks can't really damage it. A few strokes on the stones every 3 months and it stays shave sharp. One of the best knives I have ever owned
42 people found this review helpful
My tojiro nakiri sees heavy use daily. I don't really have to think about it and as a busy chef owner that is perfect. My line cooks covet it and my prep cooks can't really damage it. A few strokes on the stones every 3 months and it stays shave sharp. One of the best knives I have ever owned
good knife but too heavy for the size
Product ReviewPosted By: Emile - verified customer
42 people found this review helpful
Recieved the knife. Thank you CKTG for quick service. I was looking for a quality, inexpensive Nakiri and was excited by the reviews. This knife fell a bit short for me. IMO it needs sharpening out of the box. The tang is slightly longer than the handle and the edges are relatively sharp. This is not an issue when using the knife but speaks to fit and finish. The spine is relatively sharp as well and the edges will have to be broken hete as I use a pinch grip. Weight and balance on the knife are very good. Very nice knife after sharpening and taking off the sharp edges but this should have been done by the manufacturer.
42 people found this review helpful
Recieved the knife. Thank you CKTG for quick service. I was looking for a quality, inexpensive Nakiri and was excited by the reviews. This knife fell a bit short for me. IMO it needs sharpening out of the box. The tang is slightly longer than the handle and the edges are relatively sharp. This is not an issue when using the knife but speaks to fit and finish. The spine is relatively sharp as well and the edges will have to be broken hete as I use a pinch grip. Weight and balance on the knife are very good. Very nice knife after sharpening and taking off the sharp edges but this should have been done by the manufacturer.
Product ReviewPosted By: Jp - verified customer
44 people found this review helpful
Fantastic knife! Been forcing myself back from purchasing this for a while because I was trying to convince myself that the more expensive ones are better. But after a lot of thinking and reading, I finally did it and I could not be happier. Absolute quality knife for an unbeatable price. I've already used it for making dinner and it's gonna get used a lot at work. Thanks CKTG!!p.s. get the saya, it's pretty sexy with it.
44 people found this review helpful
Fantastic knife! Been forcing myself back from purchasing this for a while because I was trying to convince myself that the more expensive ones are better. But after a lot of thinking and reading, I finally did it and I could not be happier. Absolute quality knife for an unbeatable price. I've already used it for making dinner and it's gonna get used a lot at work. Thanks CKTG!!p.s. get the saya, it's pretty sexy with it.
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44 people found this review helpful
Always wanted a nakiri and when I saw the price I ordered it. Also as a way to push myself into push-cut instead of rock-chop. Way sharp OOTB, haven't felt the need to put it to a even a hone yet (2 weeks). Handle is good European style, great bolster and balance with pinch hold, with or without index finger on spine. Fit and finish of blade, bolster and handle excellent. Good as 2x 3x the price. Over-ripe tomato slices you can read a paper through. So nice I ordered a Tojiro guyto and petty - both excellent fit and finish - and just as sharp OOTB. We'll see how long the edges lasts. I'm curious how the VG10 will sharpen on my (heresy) oilstones.
44 people found this review helpful
Always wanted a nakiri and when I saw the price I ordered it. Also as a way to push myself into push-cut instead of rock-chop. Way sharp OOTB, haven't felt the need to put it to a even a hone yet (2 weeks). Handle is good European style, great bolster and balance with pinch hold, with or without index finger on spine. Fit and finish of blade, bolster and handle excellent. Good as 2x 3x the price. Over-ripe tomato slices you can read a paper through. So nice I ordered a Tojiro guyto and petty - both excellent fit and finish - and just as sharp OOTB. We'll see how long the edges lasts. I'm curious how the VG10 will sharpen on my (heresy) oilstones.
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39 people found this review helpful
Purchased this as an impulse buy, and am I ever glad I did. It is now the knife I grab the most. Reasonably sharp OTB, maintains a good edge, has great balance & a great price.I own two other Tojiro's and this one is by far the best. Buy it you won't be sorry.
39 people found this review helpful
Purchased this as an impulse buy, and am I ever glad I did. It is now the knife I grab the most. Reasonably sharp OTB, maintains a good edge, has great balance & a great price.I own two other Tojiro's and this one is by far the best. Buy it you won't be sorry.
Product ReviewPosted By: Anthony - verified customer
42 people found this review helpful
Bought 3 knives - they were so nice that I took them me on a trip to the mid-west; packed in the belly of a plane. They made Xmas cooking a joy. (Not to mention they were shipped on the day ordered - a Saturday no less).
42 people found this review helpful
Bought 3 knives - they were so nice that I took them me on a trip to the mid-west; packed in the belly of a plane. They made Xmas cooking a joy. (Not to mention they were shipped on the day ordered - a Saturday no less).
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42 people found this review helpful
So Far, so good...find the knife sharp out of the box, but not extraordinary sharp like say a Global, nice balance and half decent weight, so far this knife has offered exceptional value in my mind.
42 people found this review helpful
So Far, so good...find the knife sharp out of the box, but not extraordinary sharp like say a Global, nice balance and half decent weight, so far this knife has offered exceptional value in my mind.
Product ReviewPosted By: Rob Babcock - verified customer
40 people found this review helpful
Wow, this one was a surprise! I've had several Tojiros but this one is the best. Fit and finish is very good, but most remarkable is the size & balance- it's basically perfect. Plus, it came fantastically sharp OOTB. It's the first knife I've bought in ages that I didn't need to sharpen before taking it to work.Five stars, only because I can't give it six! For the price I can't imagine how you could better this knife.
40 people found this review helpful
Wow, this one was a surprise! I've had several Tojiros but this one is the best. Fit and finish is very good, but most remarkable is the size & balance- it's basically perfect. Plus, it came fantastically sharp OOTB. It's the first knife I've bought in ages that I didn't need to sharpen before taking it to work.Five stars, only because I can't give it six! For the price I can't imagine how you could better this knife.
Product ReviewPosted By: k - verified customer
43 people found this review helpful
Love it. Great edge. Shape and heft are new for me. Nearly cut my finger off. Can I tell the difference in sharpness b/w my Misono and this? I tell myself the Misono is sharper, but my brain probably just wants to convince me as much... since we spent 3x as much for UX10. Get this knife. Or try another shape. You won't be sorry.
43 people found this review helpful
Love it. Great edge. Shape and heft are new for me. Nearly cut my finger off. Can I tell the difference in sharpness b/w my Misono and this? I tell myself the Misono is sharper, but my brain probably just wants to convince me as much... since we spent 3x as much for UX10. Get this knife. Or try another shape. You won't be sorry.
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45 people found this review helpful
This is a phenominal knife. The craftsmanship and balance is out of this world. It slices through things without even having to struggle at all. If you want a great knife at a great price I recomend you buy this one.
45 people found this review helpful
This is a phenominal knife. The craftsmanship and balance is out of this world. It slices through things without even having to struggle at all. If you want a great knife at a great price I recomend you buy this one.
