TOJIRO produces an extraordinarily wide range of Japanese kitchen knives from Sanjo City, Japan, and the CLASSIC line — formerly known as the Tojiro DP — is the flagship range that has made the brand so widely respected. The knives are completely unchanged from the DP line. Only the name is new. If you have been researching the Tojiro DP santoku, this is the same knife.
The santoku is a Japanese all-purpose knife that blends characteristics of a gyuto and a nakiri — excellent at vegetables, equally capable with proteins and fish, and approachable for cooks of any skill level. The CLASSIC Santoku 170mm is the most popular size in the format, long enough for most kitchen tasks and short enough to feel comfortable and nimble in hand. The VG-10 stainless core delivers exceptional sharpness and edge retention, the softer stainless cladding adds toughness and keeps sharpening easy, and the convex grind helps ingredients release cleanly from the blade. The black micarta handle is durable and comfortable through long 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.
The santoku is a Japanese all-purpose knife that blends characteristics of a gyuto and a nakiri — excellent at vegetables, equally capable with proteins and fish, and approachable for cooks of any skill level. The CLASSIC Santoku 170mm is the most popular size in the format, long enough for most kitchen tasks and short enough to feel comfortable and nimble in hand. The VG-10 stainless core delivers exceptional sharpness and edge retention, the softer stainless cladding adds toughness and keeps sharpening easy, and the convex grind helps ingredients release cleanly from the blade. The black micarta handle is durable and comfortable through long 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: Even, Convex
- Handle: Western (Yo)
- Scales: Black Micarta
- Weight: 6.8 oz (193 g)
- Blade Length: 170 mm
- Total Length: 300 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 46 mm
Reviews
16 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) WorkhorsePosted By: Jia Qi
24 people found this review helpful
This was my first knife I bought as a professional in the food industry. I've had it for over 5 years now as my only knife, beat it to heck, and it's still my trusty knife through it all. I've hesitated buying a new knife for years as this Santoku has served me incredibly well. Sharpens easily, and holds it's edge. I keep it wicked sharp, and it can do the job - and very well at that. It's versatile: veg, meat, etc. The length makes it a great option for all sorts of jobs, big and small. I love it to heck. I finally just ordered a larger knife for big huge tasks, but this will always be my #1 baby. I've got a soft spot for this knife.
24 people found this review helpful
This was my first knife I bought as a professional in the food industry. I've had it for over 5 years now as my only knife, beat it to heck, and it's still my trusty knife through it all. I've hesitated buying a new knife for years as this Santoku has served me incredibly well. Sharpens easily, and holds it's edge. I keep it wicked sharp, and it can do the job - and very well at that. It's versatile: veg, meat, etc. The length makes it a great option for all sorts of jobs, big and small. I love it to heck. I finally just ordered a larger knife for big huge tasks, but this will always be my #1 baby. I've got a soft spot for this knife.
Perfect Starter knifePosted By: Kemi Barleycorn - verified customer
37 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife for my girlfriend after experiencing cutting onions with their horribly dull knives and being brought to tears (by the onions or the knives I couldn't tell). I already have the Tojiro DP 240mm and loved it and this knife provides the same experience. Workably sharp out of the box and the perfect size for my girlfriend with the right profile for pretty much any job in the kitchen. I would recommend this knife to any one.
37 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife for my girlfriend after experiencing cutting onions with their horribly dull knives and being brought to tears (by the onions or the knives I couldn't tell). I already have the Tojiro DP 240mm and loved it and this knife provides the same experience. Workably sharp out of the box and the perfect size for my girlfriend with the right profile for pretty much any job in the kitchen. I would recommend this knife to any one.
Tojiro Santoku Love it! My work horse Excellent impressed Tojiro santoku TOJIRO DP 170mm SANTOKU Outstanding ValuePosted By: Steven - verified customer
35 people found this review helpful
Great value for a production knife. Excellent no-nonsense design with very good fit and finish, and hair-shaving sharp right out of the box. I bought this santoku to fill the spot between my Shun Elite 6 serrated utility and Shun Elite 8 chef's, primarily for fruit and vegetables. It does that quite nicely. Recommended knife and knife purveyor. Lickety-split shipping!
35 people found this review helpful
Great value for a production knife. Excellent no-nonsense design with very good fit and finish, and hair-shaving sharp right out of the box. I bought this santoku to fill the spot between my Shun Elite 6 serrated utility and Shun Elite 8 chef's, primarily for fruit and vegetables. It does that quite nicely. Recommended knife and knife purveyor. Lickety-split shipping!
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Product ReviewPosted By: Jeff G - verified customer
28 people found this review helpful
Bought this as a gift for my son's mother-in-law (Marija), who admired her daughter's Masamoto santoku, gifted by me a few years ago. The Tojiro was decent sharp out of the box, but I tuned it up to 8K with Shapton stone on Edge Pro, plus leather strop. Will report back when my good friend and great cook Marija tells me how the Tojiro performs.
28 people found this review helpful
Bought this as a gift for my son's mother-in-law (Marija), who admired her daughter's Masamoto santoku, gifted by me a few years ago. The Tojiro was decent sharp out of the box, but I tuned it up to 8K with Shapton stone on Edge Pro, plus leather strop. Will report back when my good friend and great cook Marija tells me how the Tojiro performs.
Product ReviewPosted By: Brian K - verified customer
32 people found this review helpful
Great knife! The gf bought me this knife to congratulate me on getting a new job. sharp as heck OTB, easy to re-sharpen, great feel in the hand. There is no better knife for the price. That's why this is my second knife from the DP line.
32 people found this review helpful
Great knife! The gf bought me this knife to congratulate me on getting a new job. sharp as heck OTB, easy to re-sharpen, great feel in the hand. There is no better knife for the price. That's why this is my second knife from the DP line.
Product ReviewPosted By: Blaine Mulligan - verified customer
38 people found this review helpful
Awesome knife at a great price! The blade is 9/10ths as good as much higher priced knives, but the fit and finish do reflect its lower price. Much better than a Henckels, for the same price. Quick shipping as well.
38 people found this review helpful
Awesome knife at a great price! The blade is 9/10ths as good as much higher priced knives, but the fit and finish do reflect its lower price. Much better than a Henckels, for the same price. Quick shipping as well.
