The TOJIRO Color Series is made for cooks who want dependable Japanese knife performance without fussy maintenance. Produced in Tsubame, Niigata, a Japanese city long associated with precision metalwork, these knives are practical tools built for real kitchen use. Each knife features molybdenum vanadium stainless steel, mono steel construction, a thin cutting geometry, and a durable antibacterial elastomer handle. The result is a sharp, easy-care workhorse line that fits well in professional kitchens, culinary schools, and busy home kitchens alike.
The 240mm chef knife is the professional standard size for high-volume prep - long enough to slice through larger ingredients in fewer strokes, with the reach that serious line cooks prefer for sustained prep work. The Color Series 240mm is a practical workhorse at this length: thin enough to cut efficiently, durable enough to hold up through a commercial kitchen day. The white handle is clean and neutral - easy to keep visually clean and a practical choice for kitchens that prefer a classic look.
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.
The 240mm chef knife is the professional standard size for high-volume prep - long enough to slice through larger ingredients in fewer strokes, with the reach that serious line cooks prefer for sustained prep work. The Color Series 240mm is a practical workhorse at this length: thin enough to cut efficiently, durable enough to hold up through a commercial kitchen day. The white handle is clean and neutral - easy to keep visually clean and a practical choice for kitchens that prefer a classic look.
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-127W
- Location: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
- Construction: Mono Steel
- Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless
- HRC: 57-59
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Western - Antibacterial Elastomer (White)
- Knife Type: Chef Knife (Gyuto)
- Blade Length: 240mm
- Total Length: 375mm
