Tojiro DP Bunka Chef Knife - 160mm

This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention but do not want to worry about the rust that non-stainless steel presents. 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.

Blades are roll-forged cobalt alloy (VG10) core laminated in softer stainless; 60-61 HRC

Handles are full-tang with riveted laminate scales.

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.