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Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm
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Tojiro DP3 VG10 Santoku 17cm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG10 Stainless Core, Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime Clad
Hardness
61 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VG10 Stainless Core, Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material
Full Tang Western
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
172mm
Overall Length
300mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.9mm
Blade Height @ Heel
46mm
gWeight
196g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sanjo-Tsubame·Factory

Tojiro

Sanjo-Tsubame, Niigata
Tojiro

Operating out of Sanjo-Tsubame since 1953.

Coordinates
37.7°N · 138.9°E
Signature
Affordable in-house stainless knives
Steels
VG-10
Hailing from the steel-rich region of Niigata Prefecture, Tojiro is one of Japan’s most globally recognized knife makers, renowned for producing high-performance blades that balance traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing precision.

Tojiro knives are typically forged from high-carbon stainless steel, offering exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Each piece is thoughtfully finished, from the polished blade to the ergonomically shaped handle, resulting in a knife that feels intuitive, balanced, and ready for serious use.

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