The chef knife is the single most important tool in any kitchen - and the TOJIRO Color Series 210mm is one of the best values in a Japanese chef knife available at this price point. Made in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture since 1955, TOJIRO built their reputation on delivering professional-grade performance at accessible prices. The Color Series is the line that professional cooks reach for when they need a tojiro chef knife that handles daily punishment without complaint - reliable, easy to maintain, and available in handle colors that help identify knives quickly on a busy line.
The 210mm chef knife is the most popular size in the Color Series and the right choice for most professional and home kitchen applications. Long enough for efficient board work through vegetables, proteins, and herbs; compact enough to be maneuverable in smaller kitchens. The profile suits both rocking and push-cutting techniques. The black handle is understated and professional - the right choice for kitchens that want color series performance without a brightly colored handle.
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
Item Code: F-256BK
Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
Construction: Mono Steel
Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless
HRC: 57-59
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Handle: Western - Antibacterial Elastomer (Black)
Knife Type: Chef Knife (Gyuto)
Weight: 5.0 oz (142 g)
Blade Length: 219 mm
Total Length: 348 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 46 mm
The 210mm chef knife is the most popular size in the Color Series and the right choice for most professional and home kitchen applications. Long enough for efficient board work through vegetables, proteins, and herbs; compact enough to be maneuverable in smaller kitchens. The profile suits both rocking and push-cutting techniques. The black handle is understated and professional - the right choice for kitchens that want color series performance without a brightly colored handle.
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.
