170mm Tojiro Basic VG10 Santoku Yo Handle
170mm Tojiro Basic VG10 Santoku Yo Handle
Tojiro 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: Basic
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: VG10(60 HRC)
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Triple riveted pakka wood scales, Full-Tang
Weight: 130g
Blade Length: 170mm
Overall Length: 285mm
Thickness at Heel: 1.76mm
Blade Height: 44.6mm
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
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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Hi Jack,
So sorry to hear your knife never arrived. Upon looking up your order, it looks like we refunded you for the total value of the knife.
Is there anything we can do to make this right? Feel free to respond at Knives@districtcutlery.com, where you can reach me directly.
Thank you,
DC
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