There is a point in most cooks' knife education where they discover the TOJIRO DP - now called the CLASSIC line - and realize that Japanese knife performance does not require a premium budget. VG10 stainless at HRC 60, 13-chrome stainless cladding, full-tang black micarta handle. Thin behind the edge, sharp out of the box, and responsive on quality water stones. TOJIRO has been making these in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture since 1955, and the formula has never needed to change.
The CLASSIC steak knife brings the same VG10 construction that defines the CLASSIC line to the table - a knife that is sharper and more refined than the serrated table knives that come with most cutlery sets. With a 120mm blade length, it handles any protein at the table with clean, precise cuts. The full-tang black Micarta handle is comfortable and well-balanced. Works equally well as a compact utility knife for small prep tasks. Sold individually for building a set to your own preference or to add to an existing collection.
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: 2.6 oz (74 g)
Blade Length: 122 mm
Total Length: 240 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.5 mm
Blade Height: 18 mm
The CLASSIC steak knife brings the same VG10 construction that defines the CLASSIC line to the table - a knife that is sharper and more refined than the serrated table knives that come with most cutlery sets. With a 120mm blade length, it handles any protein at the table with clean, precise cuts. The full-tang black Micarta handle is comfortable and well-balanced. Works equally well as a compact utility knife for small prep tasks. Sold individually for building a set to your own preference or to add to an existing collection.
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.
