150mm TOJIRO Classic DP VG10 Honesuki Yo Handle

Tojiro DP knives are known for being one of the best values in high performance cutlery.

They perform like knives that cost 2-3 times as much but are often treated like the workhorses of a chef’s kit.

Location: Niigata,Japan

Line: DP / Classic

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: VG10(60 HRC)

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: Asymmetrical (Right-hand bias)

Handle: Triple riveted Reinforced Laminated Material, Full-Tang

Weight: ~180g

Blade Length: 150mm

Overall Length: 275mm

Thickness at Heel: ~3mm

Blade Height: ~39mm

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones