The TOJIRO BASIC Santoku 165mm is a lightweight, easy-to-use knife designed with home cooks in mind. Built with a thin blade and simple, durable handle, it offers excellent maneuverability and control on the board. The VG10 core steel delivers impressive sharpness and edge retention, while the stainless cladding keeps maintenance simple and worry-free.
Santoku knives are known for their versatility, and this one excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and herbs. The flatter edge profile supports clean push cutting, while the compact blade length makes it comfortable for everyday kitchen tasks. It’s an ideal entry point into Japanese cutlery and a great value for cooks looking for high performance at an accessible price.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not use on hard items like bones or frozen foods. Use a quality whetstone for sharpening and avoid dishwashers to preserve edge life and handle condition.
Brand: TOJIRO Series: BASIC Location: Sanjo City, Japan Construction: San Mai Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel Cladding: 13 Chrome Stainless Steel Edge Grind: Double Bevel 50/50 Handle: Reinforced Black Pakka Wood Handle Style: Yo (Western Style) Knife Type: Santoku Weight: 4.4 oz (124 g) Blade Length: 165 mm Total Length: 290 mm Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm Blade Height: 45 mm
Santoku knives are known for their versatility, and this one excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and herbs. The flatter edge profile supports clean push cutting, while the compact blade length makes it comfortable for everyday kitchen tasks. It’s an ideal entry point into Japanese cutlery and a great value for cooks looking for high performance at an accessible price.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not use on hard items like bones or frozen foods. Use a quality whetstone for sharpening and avoid dishwashers to preserve edge life and handle condition.
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3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Tojiro basic, August 6, 2025 Great knife at a great price!Posted By: Kieran B
21 people found this review helpful
Handy lightweight knife and is really all you need for a home kitchen. Super sharp out of the box. It sliced right through a 3lb chuck roast I was cubing. I have a gyuto from Tojiro's DP line and performance wise they are the same at half the price.
21 people found this review helpful
Handy lightweight knife and is really all you need for a home kitchen. Super sharp out of the box. It sliced right through a 3lb chuck roast I was cubing. I have a gyuto from Tojiro's DP line and performance wise they are the same at half the price.
