TOJIRO has been producing kitchen knives in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, since 1955 - one of Japan's dedicated metalworking cities with a precision-manufacturing tradition that spans cutlery, medical instruments, and industrial tools. The VG10 Hammered line brings that production quality to a format that suits both home kitchens and professional environments: VG10 stainless steel with a tsuchime (hammered) kurouchi finish that reduces food drag, improves release, and gives each knife a handworked character well above its price point.
The VG10 Hammered 180mm gyuto is the most compact chef knife in the line - maneuverable in smaller kitchens, light at just over 4oz for extended prep, and built around the same VG10 core as the larger sizes. The 180mm format suits smaller hands, smaller boards, and cooks who want a fast, nimble blade for daily home prep.
Care Instructions: VG10 stainless is low maintenance and easy to live with. Hand wash and dry after use - avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the edge. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that can chip the edge at high hardness.Maker: TOJIRO
Location: Sanjo City, Niigata, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered) Kurouchi
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Handle: Oval Magnolia
Ferrule: Resin
Weight: 4.1 oz (118 g)
Blade Length: 183 mm
Total Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 45 mm
The VG10 Hammered 180mm gyuto is the most compact chef knife in the line - maneuverable in smaller kitchens, light at just over 4oz for extended prep, and built around the same VG10 core as the larger sizes. The 180mm format suits smaller hands, smaller boards, and cooks who want a fast, nimble blade for daily home prep.
Care Instructions: VG10 stainless is low maintenance and easy to live with. Hand wash and dry after use - avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the edge. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials that can chip the edge at high hardness.
