TOJIRO knives come from Sanjo City, Japan — one of the most productive knife-making regions in the country — and the CLASSIC line has been the brand flagship for decades. Formerly known as the Tojiro DP, the knives are completely unchanged. Only the name is new. If you have been researching the Tojiro DP santoku, this is the same knife.
At 205mm this is an unusually generous santoku — longer than most, with a 50mm blade height that gives it the presence and knuckle clearance of a full chef knife while retaining the flatter profile and approachable feel that makes the santoku format so popular. The VG-10 stainless steel core delivers excellent sharpness and edge retention, while the softer stainless cladding adds toughness and keeps sharpening simple. The 50/50 double bevel grind makes it fully ambidextrous and equally suited to right and left handed cooks. The black micarta handle is durable, comfortable, and well balanced through extended prep sessions.
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. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the fine edge and hone regularly between sharpenings.
At 205mm this is an unusually generous santoku — longer than most, with a 50mm blade height that gives it the presence and knuckle clearance of a full chef knife while retaining the flatter profile and approachable feel that makes the santoku format so popular. The VG-10 stainless steel core delivers excellent sharpness and edge retention, while the softer stainless cladding adds toughness and keeps sharpening simple. The 50/50 double bevel grind makes it fully ambidextrous and equally suited to right and left handed cooks. The black micarta handle is durable, comfortable, and well balanced through extended prep sessions.
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. Do not use on bones, frozen foods, or hard crusts. 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, Stamped
- Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Edge Grind: 50/50
- Handle: Western (Yo)
- Scales: Black Micarta
- Weight: 7.9 oz (226 g)
- Blade Length: 205 mm
- Total Length: 330 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 50 mm
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