Tojiro Basic Petty Utility Knife - 135mm

Tojiro Basic knives are high performance kitchen knives that won't break the bank.

The blades are san mai stainless-steel clad VG10 cobalt alloy, a stainless steel that stays sharp longer than most other steels.

The handles are triple-riveted pakka wood scales, with a full-tang for balance.

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

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