The Tojiro Color Chef Knife 240mm Black is a practical, professional-grade Japanese chef knife built for daily kitchen work. This knife is part of Tojiro Color Series, a popular line of easy-care kitchen knives made in Tsubame, Niigata, Japan since 1955. The 240mm blade gives extra length and reach for high-volume prep, making it a great choice for slicing, chopping, and general chef knife work on the line or at home.
The blade is made from molybdenum vanadium stainless steel, a tough and reliable alloy that offers good corrosion resistance, easy sharpening, and solid edge life. At 57-59 HRC, it is hard enough to hold a useful working edge but not so hard that it becomes fussy or difficult to maintain. The mono steel construction and thin grind help the knife move cleanly through vegetables, proteins, and herbs without feeling heavy or clunky. This 240mm size is especially useful for cooks who prefer a longer chef knife for bigger prep jobs - enough blade length to handle cabbage, squash, roasts, and large onions while still being nimble enough for everyday kitchen tasks.
The black antibacterial elastomer handle is comfortable, durable, and easy to clean, giving the knife a clean, professional look while still offering the benefits of the Color Series handle system.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. While the handle is designed for commercial kitchen use, we recommend avoiding the dishwasher to extend the life of both the blade and handle. Use a wood or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid cutting bones, frozen foods, hard squash stems, or other hard materials that can damage the edge. Maintain the edge with a ceramic rod or quality water stones.
The blade is made from molybdenum vanadium stainless steel, a tough and reliable alloy that offers good corrosion resistance, easy sharpening, and solid edge life. At 57-59 HRC, it is hard enough to hold a useful working edge but not so hard that it becomes fussy or difficult to maintain. The mono steel construction and thin grind help the knife move cleanly through vegetables, proteins, and herbs without feeling heavy or clunky. This 240mm size is especially useful for cooks who prefer a longer chef knife for bigger prep jobs - enough blade length to handle cabbage, squash, roasts, and large onions while still being nimble enough for everyday kitchen tasks.
The black antibacterial elastomer handle is comfortable, durable, and easy to clean, giving the knife a clean, professional look while still offering the benefits of the Color Series handle system.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. While the handle is designed for commercial kitchen use, we recommend avoiding the dishwasher to extend the life of both the blade and handle. Use a wood or soft synthetic cutting board. Avoid cutting bones, frozen foods, hard squash stems, or other hard materials that can damage the edge. Maintain the edge with a ceramic rod or quality water stones.
- Brand: Tojiro
- Line: Color Series
- Item Code: F-257BK
- Knife Type: Chef Knife / Gyuto
- Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
- Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel
- Construction: Mono Steel
- HRC: 57-59
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50
- Handle: Black Antibacterial Elastomer
- Blade Length: 240mm
- Total Length: 375mm
