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A professional kitchen knife made using a special Tojiro "know how" method, which allows the knife maximum flexibility. It has an extremely narrow and thin blade that stays sharp for a very long time. This is a very flexible, delicate and precise kitchen knife. The handle is made of stainless steel with a texture Tojiro named “tornado pattern” that prevents wet or greasy hand from slipping off. It is designed primarily for cutting meat (ham).
About Tojiro:
Tojiro is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers, with headquarters in Niigata. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. Tojiro's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes Tojiro's knives a must-have in any kitchen. The company is divided into two sections: Tojiro Factory and more recent Tojiro Atelier, the latter dedicated to producing elaborate custom-made knives. Visitors are welcome to visit both spaces and experience the knife manufacturing process (with all its sounds and smells) firsthand by observing the workflow from a raised catwalk. For more info on Tojiro and it's master blacksmith Tomoo Matsumura check the video below.
Specifications:
| Blade shape: | Slicer |
| Steel type: | Molybdenum Vanadium Steel |
| Hardness (HRC scale): | 58 |
| Overall length: | 450mm (17.7") |
| Blade length: | 300mm (11.8") |
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Blade height:
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29mm (1.1") |
| Spine thickness: | 1.8mm (0.07") |
| Weight: | 155g (5.5 oz) |
| Handle length: | 140mm (5.5") |
| Handle type / wood: | Western / Stainless steel |
| Blacksmith: |
Tojiro |
Use & Care:
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Use a sharpening stone (not a honing steel!) to sharpen your knife
- Do not cut frozen foods and meat bones
- Do not put the knife in a dishwasher
- Read our comprehensive guide on proper Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.
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