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.
At 90mm blade length the CLASSIC paring knife hits the most useful range for in-hand work - long enough to handle shallots, garlic, small citrus, and tight trimming tasks, compact enough to give precise control with the blade close to the fingers. At 2.0 oz and 23.5mm height with a 2mm spine it is feather light and precise. Peter owns several Tojiro knives and calls this one absolutely perfect - infinitely better than German paring knives at any price, perfect balance, cannot find a single fault. Jon calls it very nice, small, sharp, and perfect for his needs. Twenty-nine five-star reviews is the most consistent quality signal in the CLASSIC lineup.
What Customers Are Saying: Twenty-nine five-star reviews - the highest rating consistency in the CLASSIC line. Peter owns multiple Tojiro knives and calls this one absolutely perfect - infinitely better than German paring knives he has used, perfect balance, no faults. He says it makes other paring knives look pathetic and he should have bought it years ago. Jon calls it very nice, small, and sharp - perfect for his needs. Multiple reviewers describe it as the paring knife that finally made them stop tolerating dull, thick-ground alternatives. At this price point with 29 five-star reviews, the value case makes itself.
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.
At 90mm blade length the CLASSIC paring knife hits the most useful range for in-hand work - long enough to handle shallots, garlic, small citrus, and tight trimming tasks, compact enough to give precise control with the blade close to the fingers. At 2.0 oz and 23.5mm height with a 2mm spine it is feather light and precise. Peter owns several Tojiro knives and calls this one absolutely perfect - infinitely better than German paring knives at any price, perfect balance, cannot find a single fault. Jon calls it very nice, small, sharp, and perfect for his needs. Twenty-nine five-star reviews is the most consistent quality signal in the CLASSIC lineup.
What Customers Are Saying: Twenty-nine five-star reviews - the highest rating consistency in the CLASSIC line. Peter owns multiple Tojiro knives and calls this one absolutely perfect - infinitely better than German paring knives he has used, perfect balance, no faults. He says it makes other paring knives look pathetic and he should have bought it years ago. Jon calls it very nice, small, and sharp - perfect for his needs. Multiple reviewers describe it as the paring knife that finally made them stop tolerating dull, thick-ground alternatives. At this price point with 29 five-star reviews, the value case makes itself.
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: 2.0 oz (60g)
- Blade Length: 90mm
- Total Length: 202mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 23.5mm
- Item Code: F-800
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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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