TOJIRO’s Color Series is a general purpose restaurant knife line of Japanese kitchen knives built for speed, durability, and easy cleanup. Made in Tsubame, Niigata, Japan, where TOJIRO has produced knives since 1955, these knives bring the company’s practical manufacturing experience into a format that works especially well for professional kitchens. The blades use molybdenum vanadium stainless steel with mono steel construction and a thin, efficient grind for smooth everyday cutting. The antibacterial elastomer handles are comfortable, durable, and available in different colors, making the series a smart choice for cooks who want reliable performance and easy identification on a busy prep line.
The 270mm chef knife is the largest in the Color Series - suited for professional kitchens where maximum reach and efficiency through large-volume prep is the priority. At 270mm the knife covers more ground per stroke, reducing fatigue through extended prep sessions. A specialist choice for cooks who work with large cuts and high prep volumes. 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.
The 270mm chef knife is the largest in the Color Series - suited for professional kitchens where maximum reach and efficiency through large-volume prep is the priority. At 270mm the knife covers more ground per stroke, reducing fatigue through extended prep sessions. A specialist choice for cooks who work with large cuts and high prep volumes. 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-258BK
- 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)
- Blade Length: 270mm
- Total Length: 410mm
