TOJIRO is one of the most respected producers of value-oriented Japanese kitchen knives, and the CLASSIC line — formerly known as the Tojiro DP — has been the standard-bearer for the brand for decades. The knives are identical to the DP line. Only the name has changed. If you have been researching the Tojiro DP paring knife, this is the same knife.
The CLASSIC Paring Knife 90mm brings the same VG-10 stainless steel core and careful heat treatment that defines the line to the most precise end of kitchen work. At 90mm it is designed for in-hand tasks — peeling, trimming, segmenting citrus, and detail work where control matters more than reach. The nicely tapered spine and convex grind keep it light and nimble, and the slim 23.5mm blade height makes it easy to maneuver around curves and contours. The black micarta handle is comfortable and built for the demands of a professional kitchen, with a beautifully integrated bolster and flush rivets throughout.
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. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the fine edge and hone regularly between sharpenings.
The CLASSIC Paring Knife 90mm brings the same VG-10 stainless steel core and careful heat treatment that defines the line to the most precise end of kitchen work. At 90mm it is designed for in-hand tasks — peeling, trimming, segmenting citrus, and detail work where control matters more than reach. The nicely tapered spine and convex grind keep it light and nimble, and the slim 23.5mm blade height makes it easy to maneuver around curves and contours. The black micarta handle is comfortable and built for the demands of a professional kitchen, with a beautifully integrated bolster and flush rivets throughout.
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. 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
- Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- HRC: 59
- Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel
- Handle: Western (Yo)
- Scales: Black Micarta
- Weight: 2.0 oz (60 g)
- Blade Length: 90 mm
- Total Length: 202 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 23.5 mm
Reviews
29 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Tojiro pairing Perfect paring knife!Posted By: Peter K Wakamatsu
34 people found this review helpful
Absolutely perfect paring knife! I have several Tojiro knives and they are all very fine blades. Infinitely better than those other two major German brands. This knife is very sharp and has a fine edge--perfect for doing shallots and other small tasks. Balance is perfect and I can't find a single fault. Makes my other paring knives look absolutely pathetic. I should have gotten this long ago. You can't go wrong with Tojiro knives!!!!
34 people found this review helpful
Absolutely perfect paring knife! I have several Tojiro knives and they are all very fine blades. Infinitely better than those other two major German brands. This knife is very sharp and has a fine edge--perfect for doing shallots and other small tasks. Balance is perfect and I can't find a single fault. Makes my other paring knives look absolutely pathetic. I should have gotten this long ago. You can't go wrong with Tojiro knives!!!!
Nice little knivesPosted By: Craig Logan
41 people found this review helpful
The Tojiro DP series knives are a great introduction to pro level kitchen knives. I bought them for my son in law knowing they might end up in a dishwasher. I'm a fan of VG10 steel as it holds an edge and is not too hard to resharpen. As always it was a pleasure dealing with Mark and CKTG.
41 people found this review helpful
The Tojiro DP series knives are a great introduction to pro level kitchen knives. I bought them for my son in law knowing they might end up in a dishwasher. I'm a fan of VG10 steel as it holds an edge and is not too hard to resharpen. As always it was a pleasure dealing with Mark and CKTG.
Great knife Good knifePosted By: Wm Milburn - verified customer
35 people found this review helpful
Takes some getting used too. My better half stuck it into a baked potato to test if it was done, It went in so smooth that she thought it was . it wasn't Boy did she get a surprise. She is back yo using the old knives for testing
35 people found this review helpful
Takes some getting used too. My better half stuck it into a baked potato to test if it was done, It went in so smooth that she thought it was . it wasn't Boy did she get a surprise. She is back yo using the old knives for testing
tojiro paring knife Excellent knife Nice Little Paring KnifePosted By: Andrew F. - verified customer
42 people found this review helpful
Very sharp out of the box, good fit & finish, and feels great in the hand. It's a gift so haven't put it through its paces myself, but I expect it will be an excellent performer.Mark's customer service on the purchase was top notch.
42 people found this review helpful
Very sharp out of the box, good fit & finish, and feels great in the hand. It's a gift so haven't put it through its paces myself, but I expect it will be an excellent performer.Mark's customer service on the purchase was top notch.
Bargain priced excellence Great knife Love it awesome knifePosted By: Dean Uttech - verified customer
39 people found this review helpful
The knife was just as described and extremely sharp. I also order the ceramic knife sharpener and it was great. The shipping was great also. Great website and first rate business to deal with! I am not a friend or relative either. Very satisfied and will order from them again.
39 people found this review helpful
The knife was just as described and extremely sharp. I also order the ceramic knife sharpener and it was great. The shipping was great also. Great website and first rate business to deal with! I am not a friend or relative either. Very satisfied and will order from them again.
Tojiro DP Paring 90mm Love this little guy!Posted By: Sophia - verified customer
34 people found this review helpful
I'm new to purchasing knives for a professional kitchen environment but was told by other chefs that Tojiro is a trustworthy and awesome brand to go with. I love having this paring knife. I have purchased two other Tojiro knives since and have been incredibly happy with all three and feel confident going into work everyday knowing I have some great knives to work with.
34 people found this review helpful
I'm new to purchasing knives for a professional kitchen environment but was told by other chefs that Tojiro is a trustworthy and awesome brand to go with. I love having this paring knife. I have purchased two other Tojiro knives since and have been incredibly happy with all three and feel confident going into work everyday knowing I have some great knives to work with.
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41 people found this review helpful
You get what you pay for with this knife. It's wonderfully sharp and technically good, though not a lot of attention was paid to details. The handle was not finished symmetrically, the blade is not perfectly aligned with the handle, some grinding marks are visible on various parts of the knife, the sharpening of the blade could have been better too. The handle material also smells a bit funny, and comes with a manufacturer's notice that it is normal for white powder to come out of the handle material. The instruction manual's English is also horribly broken. That being said, none of the above minor issues are noticeable when actually using the knife, which is what really matters. Overall, as long as you are not looking for a perfect finish, this a great knife for the price.
41 people found this review helpful
You get what you pay for with this knife. It's wonderfully sharp and technically good, though not a lot of attention was paid to details. The handle was not finished symmetrically, the blade is not perfectly aligned with the handle, some grinding marks are visible on various parts of the knife, the sharpening of the blade could have been better too. The handle material also smells a bit funny, and comes with a manufacturer's notice that it is normal for white powder to come out of the handle material. The instruction manual's English is also horribly broken. That being said, none of the above minor issues are noticeable when actually using the knife, which is what really matters. Overall, as long as you are not looking for a perfect finish, this a great knife for the price.
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38 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife as a gift as part of several knives that my husband has wanted to buy for a few years. He is extremely pleased with the paring knife as well as the others and has given away his old knives.
38 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife as a gift as part of several knives that my husband has wanted to buy for a few years. He is extremely pleased with the paring knife as well as the others and has given away his old knives.
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43 people found this review helpful
I must admit I never thought I'd spend this much on a single knife, but after reading the reviews I decided to take a shot. I'm really glad I did. This is without question the finest paring knife I've ever owned and now that I've been using it, I feel like the price I paid was a real bargain. I would definitely recommend this knife to anyone. You won't be disappointed!
43 people found this review helpful
I must admit I never thought I'd spend this much on a single knife, but after reading the reviews I decided to take a shot. I'm really glad I did. This is without question the finest paring knife I've ever owned and now that I've been using it, I feel like the price I paid was a real bargain. I would definitely recommend this knife to anyone. You won't be disappointed!
Product ReviewPosted By: Donnie - verified customer
38 people found this review helpful
It's a pleasure to be able to have a knife work at peak sharpness right out of the box. This little guy IS very sharp out of the box. Very clean looking with an exception finish on the blade. Excellent value for the money.
38 people found this review helpful
It's a pleasure to be able to have a knife work at peak sharpness right out of the box. This little guy IS very sharp out of the box. Very clean looking with an exception finish on the blade. Excellent value for the money.
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31 people found this review helpful
I purchased this knife to go along with my other Tojiro knifes which are wonderful, the fit and finish of this paring knife is great, the only trouble with it though is the blade thickness which is almost wedged shaped which makes it extremely difficult to cut harder vegetables like potatoes carrots and hard root type vegetables, I finally order the MAC paring knife which has a thinner blade.
31 people found this review helpful
I purchased this knife to go along with my other Tojiro knifes which are wonderful, the fit and finish of this paring knife is great, the only trouble with it though is the blade thickness which is almost wedged shaped which makes it extremely difficult to cut harder vegetables like potatoes carrots and hard root type vegetables, I finally order the MAC paring knife which has a thinner blade.
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