TOJIRO JAPAN Skilled Chef Knife – 8.2″ (21cm) – Hand Made, Flagship Mannequin, VG10 – Straightforward Upkeep – Life Guarantee
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Skilled Chef Knife
Made in Japan
Hand Made Samurai Model
Life Guarantee
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Clients admire the sharpness, high quality, and worth of this kitchen knife. They discover it sturdy and simple to sharpen, slicing via meat and greens with ease. The burden is taken into account appropriate, not too heavy.
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9 reviews for TOJIRO JAPAN Skilled Chef Knife – 8.2″ (21cm) – Hand Made, Flagship Mannequin, VG10 – Straightforward Upkeep – Life Guarantee
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Lady Luxe –
EXCELLENT,PRECISE BLADE!
My husband, who is an avid sushi maker, made me purchase a Japanese knife, this Tojiro was ranked & reviewed the highest. We have both been blown away by its performance. The knife is incredibly sharp and precise, making it easy to slice through even the thinnest pieces of fish or vegetables. The blade is made of high-quality steel, and it feels very durable and well-made in our hands. The ergonomic handle is also a nice touch, as it’s comfortable to grip and provides a secure hold on the knife while in use. What really sets this knife apart from others we’ve used in the past is its ability to maintain its sharpness over time. We’ve owned other knives that dull quickly, which can be frustrating when trying to create precise cuts. However, this Japanese knife has held its edge remarkably well, even with regular use. While the knife is definitely an investment, we both feel that it’s worth the money for its quality and effectiveness. Overall, we highly recommend TOJIRO Japanese knife to anyone looking for a high-quality, precise knife for their cooking needs, particularly if you’re interested in making sushi or other delicate dishes. It’s definitely worth the investment, and we’re confident that it will last us for years to come.
Menthol Rum –
Great value for a well made **super sharp** chef’s knife
I have a nice set of knives in a block, most are German and perform well. I had been watching this knife and picked it up when it went below $50. A steal in my opinion.It’s the first Japanese knife I have owned. I have some expensive, nice and well made German knives. They are sharp, but the Tojiro 8.2″ is on a whole other world of sharp. It cuts so well, it’s like whatever I am cutting is moving out of the way of the blade, like Moses parting the Red Sea. Kidding aside, all the reviews that say how sharp this knife is – aren’t wrong. I think I could perform surgery with it.Only one nitpick and that is the edge of the blade nearest the handle is squared off and if you aren’t careful holding the knife, you can nick yourself easily. The only good news on that is the blade is so sharp, you won’t feel it at first. I’m not a professional chef by any measure, but I know my way around the kitchen. I don’t let certain people use this knife as they don’t know how to properly hold a knife. That lack of knowledge and the sharp corner has resulted in 2 people getting little nicks. Don’t let that dissuade you, as I find holding the knife correctly doesn’t result in small cuts for me.The weight is nice as is the balance. It doesn’t look like anything special. It’s slightly lighter than similar knife and I find it comfortable to hold. I’ve used it for 8 months and so far, no need to sharpen it. I’m glad I bought it and it’s a welcome addition to the kitchen.
Shiberu –
Absolutely love this knife
Update: Oct 2020 – Wow I’ve had this knife since 2015 and it’s been with me through multiple house moves and even a cross country move. By now all the lettering on the knife is long gone. The blade has certainly dulled through use. I’ve been sharpening this knife at home with a handheld sharpening steel and it’s kept up. It has developed a few minor chips. Just dropped it off at a professional knife sharpening service so I will see how it performs when it comes back!Absolutely love this knife. I researched for hours what kind of gyuto I wanted to add to my my home kitchen and finally decided on the Tojiro DP 8 inch (210 mm or 21cm) because of the great reviews and excellent steel of the blade. A gyuto knife is simply the Japanese equivalent of the Western chef knife and is an all-purpose knife used for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. I found the Tojiro to fit very well in my hands. I have small to medium sized hands and these fit very nicely. Not too heavy and the grip is solid. The handle is of a Western style and is not one of those lightweight cheap plastic handles. The blade is constructed of a very, very sharp VG-10 core steel with a spine thickness of 1.9mm. I’ve worked with Globals and also have a Kyocera ceramic and this knife is the knife I grab when I’m in the kitchen. Coming in at 7.2 oz it’s heavier than my Global and Kyocera ceramic, but it’s definitely much lighter than the Wusthof Ikon that I’ve handled and Western knives.The Tojiro handles meat with ease. Cuts through chicken and beef with minimal effort and I can make paper thin cuts of steak. It’s also great for cutting green onions, brown onions, broccoli, napa cabbage, etc. It’s sharp! I’m not experienced with sharpening knives, and hopefully someday I will learn but another reason I chose the Tojiro was because it’s a great beginner’s knife to learn how to sharpen on a whetstone.I’ve looked into so many Japanese gyutos and finally came back to this one because of everyone’s recommendations and I can’t be more happy about my decision. I’ve looked into many higher priced Japanese knives such as Shun, but because they are technically made of the same VG-10 steel and the Shun Classic line was also a lot more expensive I felt that the Tojiro fit the budget and has by far exceeded expectations. Would highly recommend and I’d say if you’re looking for your first gyuto get the Tojiro DP! You can’t go wrong with the price and quality!
Love Glas –
The best knife my dad has ever used!
I gave this knife as a gift to my dad for his birthday and he absolutely loves it.At first he was shocked at how easy it cut through various foods and items, And he said that it was overwhelmingly the best knife that he has ever used in his life.It’s very sharp, easy to use, has a good weight, and an overall good feel to it.He couldnt think of anything negative to sayConsidering this is now the only knife (out of all of his knifes) that I now see him using, I can assume that he was being truthful.Personally I think that it’s a very good looking knife. Very well made and classy design.Packaging was nice and simple. No big clumsy box.Shipping was relatively quick considering it shipped from California to where I live in Sweden, during a global pendemic. Around 2,5 weeks total from payment to delivery.Edit: I don’t know why it says it war reviewed in the US. I am currently located in Sweden and bought it from here. I only used the the US version of Amazon.
Anahi Salas –
Se lo regale a mi hermano de cumpleaños, quienes un excelente cheff amateur. Esta encantado con su cuchillo, dice que es diseño y peso (y evidentemente el filo extraordinario que tiene) lo hacen super eficiente. Dice que fue el mejor regalo (a ese precio) que le podria haber hecho.
Thomas –
I tojiro sono degli ottimi coltelli, affilati e non troppo costosi. Unica cosa, la spedizione è stata molto lenta.
shameer –
A wonderful knife. Over priced but there is little you can do due to import, customs, sellers profit margins. It is a razor sharp knife. You should have atleast 6000 grit stone to maintain the factory sharpness level. Kingkw 65 or king kds are good choices.
JS49 –
Ich habe das Messer bei einem deutschen Importeur bestellt. Vorteile: Sehr schnelle Lieferung, keine Mühe mit eventuellem Zoll usw.Nachteil: Der Preis von ⬠115.- entspricht fast dem Doppelten des Herstellerpreises. Trotzdem noch in einem akzeptablen Bereich, wenn man berücksichtigt, dass viele Messer mit vergleichbarer Schneidleistung sehr viel teurer gehandelt werden, etwa solche aus Damaszenerstahl – da kauft man oft etwas “Besonderes”, gut Aussehendes, aber nur selten Besseres, denn vom Prinzip her sind diese Messer genau so aufgebaut wie das hier rezensierte: harter Kern, weiche Schale. Entscheidend ist die Härte des Kerns: Sehr scharf sind Messer von HRC 60 aufwärts.Positiv bei diesem Tojiro-Kochmesser: Es ist durch den Carbonkern sehr scharf, sehr schnitthaltig und bei der Gewichtsverteilung gut ausgewogen. Es ist durch die rostfreien äuÃeren Lagen pflegeleichter als reine Carbonmesser. (Trotzdem muss man darauf achten, nur geeignetes Schnittgut zu verwenden, da sonst Ausbrüche drohen: nicht hacken, kein Gefriergut schneiden; nicht in die Spülmaschine…)Nicht so toll: (eher subjektiv empfundene Nachteile, für jemand anders kann dieses das perfekte Messer sein): Dieses Messer ist kein Leichtgewicht. Die GröÃe erfordert ein entprechend groÃes Schneidebrett; zudem ist für meine ziemlich kleinen Hände nicht sehr komfortabel.Eigentlich wäre optimal die Möglichkeit, ein neues Messer in dieser Preisklasse erst mal ausführlich testen zu können.Das hier rezensierte Kochmesser konnte mein bisheriges Lieblingsmesser aber nicht ablösen (Herder Lignum Santoku Carbonstahl, etwa in der gleichen Preisklasse, ebenfalls von mir rezensiert bei Amazon).
Simon –
The 21 CM Gyutou arrived today. Packed well, looks amazing, very comfortable in the hand. Did a shave test, and I kid you not, it is as good as a razor. Cut up and apple and the blade fell through it.I love VG10 steel. I have a Spyderco in VG10 and it is my favourite steel and I can always get a great edge. Can’t say the same for my CPM S30V, which is a pain and I have never got razor sharp.I waited a while until I found a reasonably priced VG10 chef knife and I am so glad I picked this one. If you see one, just buy it…you won’t regret it.