The TOJIRO Color Series offers professional-style Japanese kitchen knives at a very practical price. Each knife is made with tough molybdenum vanadium stainless steel and a thin grind that cuts efficiently without requiring the extra care of high-carbon steel. The molded antibacterial elastomer handle is comfortable, easy to clean, and available in different colors for quick identification. This line is especially popular with working cooks who need durable knives that sharpen easily and perform well day after day.
The 180mm chef knife is the most compact full-size option in the Color Series - a practical choice for smaller kitchens, cooks who prefer a lighter knife, or as a second knife in a professional kit where the 210mm handles the heavy lifting. The shorter length is more maneuverable in tight spaces without sacrificing the versatility of a proper chef knife profile. The yellow handle is bright and distinctive on a crowded line - easy to spot during busy service and a practical choice for kitchens where knife identification matters.
The steel is molybdenum vanadium stainless - a fine-grained, tough alloy widely used in commercial kitchen knives for its combination of corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening. Heat-treated to 57-59 HRC, it holds a solid working edge through sustained kitchen use and resharpens quickly on quality water stones or a ceramic rod. The thin grind improves cutting efficiency across all tasks. The antibacterial elastomer handle is dishwasher-safe in theory, but hand washing is always recommended to extend handle and blade life.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Use a wood or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces to protect the edge. Sharpen on quality water stones or a ceramic rod.Brand: TOJIRO
Line: Color Series
Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
Construction: Mono Steel
Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless
HRC: 57-59
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Handle: Western - Antibacterial Elastomer (Yellow)
Knife Type: Chef Knife (Gyuto)
Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
Blade Length: 186 mm
Total Length: 315 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 48 mm
The 180mm chef knife is the most compact full-size option in the Color Series - a practical choice for smaller kitchens, cooks who prefer a lighter knife, or as a second knife in a professional kit where the 210mm handles the heavy lifting. The shorter length is more maneuverable in tight spaces without sacrificing the versatility of a proper chef knife profile. The yellow handle is bright and distinctive on a crowded line - easy to spot during busy service and a practical choice for kitchens where knife identification matters.
The steel is molybdenum vanadium stainless - a fine-grained, tough alloy widely used in commercial kitchen knives for its combination of corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening. Heat-treated to 57-59 HRC, it holds a solid working edge through sustained kitchen use and resharpens quickly on quality water stones or a ceramic rod. The thin grind improves cutting efficiency across all tasks. The antibacterial elastomer handle is dishwasher-safe in theory, but hand washing is always recommended to extend handle and blade life.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher for best longevity. Use a wood or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces to protect the edge. Sharpen on quality water stones or a ceramic rod.
