TOJIRO has been producing knives in Tsubame-Sanjo since 1955 - one of Japan dedicated metalworking regions, producing everything from cutlery to medical instruments with the same precision-manufacturing heritage. The PRO line is their professional-grade series: VG-10 stainless core clad in 13-chrome stainless, an all-stainless tornado handle designed for wet-hand grip and hygienic use, and a consistent standard of fit and finish across every format in the line. The nakiri is Japan dedicated vegetable knife - flat edge, tall blade, squared tip - and the PRO version brings the full professional brief to that format.
The flat edge profile makes this nakiri ideal for push-cutting and chopping - the geometry that lets you work through a full prep list of vegetables quickly without the rocking motion a curved blade requires. At 159mm blade length and 45mm height there is generous board clearance and cutting surface for everything from julienned carrots to halved cabbages. VG-10 at this construction level delivers reliable edge retention and easy maintenance: hand wash, dry, and sharpen on quality water stones when needed. The all-stainless tornado handle is secure in the hand even when wet and leaves no material for bacteria to enter - a genuine practical advantage in a professional kitchen.
Care Instructions: VG-10 stainless is low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid hard bones and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
The flat edge profile makes this nakiri ideal for push-cutting and chopping - the geometry that lets you work through a full prep list of vegetables quickly without the rocking motion a curved blade requires. At 159mm blade length and 45mm height there is generous board clearance and cutting surface for everything from julienned carrots to halved cabbages. VG-10 at this construction level delivers reliable edge retention and easy maintenance: hand wash, dry, and sharpen on quality water stones when needed. The all-stainless tornado handle is secure in the hand even when wet and leaves no material for bacteria to enter - a genuine practical advantage in a professional kitchen.
Care Instructions: VG-10 stainless is low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid hard bones and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
- Brand: TOJIRO
- Line: TOJIRO PRO
- Location: Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Stainless Clad
- Edge Steel: VG-10
- Cladding: 13-Chrome Stainless Steel
- Handle: 18-8 Stainless Steel Tornado
- Weight: 5.8 oz (164 g)
- Blade Length: 159mm
- Total Length: 302mm
- Spine Thickness: 2mm
- Blade Height: 45mm
