Tojiro Utility Knife 18 cm Tojiro Pro F-845

If you want a knife that you will love for its impressive sharpness and that you will use it daily for its convenience and utility, the Tojiro Pro is the knife you are looking for. Combining excellent Japanese quality and high performance with its affordable price for its value, this is an excellent purchase, whether it be your first professional knife or your first acquaintance with a distinct Japanese knife tradition.

Features:

• Extremely high sharpness and toughness blade with low weight

• Easy to sharpen, long lasting cut

• Hand sharpened for excellent first use performance

• Stainless steel handle: easy maintenance, solid grip

• Authentic Japanese quality

The utility knife is a miniature of the chef knife. It can be used for meat, fish, vegetables, and even fruits, while its smaller size and shorter blade make it easier to maneuver. Ideal for small portions, but also for carving and garnishing.

Great cut Every Japanese knife stands out first and foremost for its blade, and the Tojiro Pro features an extremely sharp blade that lasts for a long time without the need for special maintenance. It consists of the innovative Japanese VG10 stainless steel alloy in its center, which provides exceptional hardness and durability. The VG10 is covered by two layers of 13% chromium soft stainless steel for easier sharpening and better knife protection. Each Tojiro Pro is sharpened manually by experienced Japanese craftsmen on both sides at 15 ° to get a sharp blade.

Comfortable and firm grip With a fully stainless steel handle, maintenance of this knife is extremely easy, ensuring a knife completely free of microorganisms, since it can be easily sterilized in boiling water. What's more, the detailed streaks on the handle, apart from the distinctive aesthetics, offer a solid grip that is maintained even with wet or oiled hands and a pleasant hand feel at all times.

Delicate balance Its high hardness ensures a tool with high sharpness at low weight. So, even its extended, long-term use becomes easier and more relaxing. The handle balances perfectly with the blade, giving you better control over your every move. You can use it as often as you like, without worrying that it will lose its sharpness or need special care for proper maintenance.

Made In Japan The Japanese tradition of knife making goes back many years, drawing on the techniques that have perfected the samurai knife making. Today, tradition is combined with the most up-to-date and innovative techniques of metal alloys and knife making. Tojiro is one of Japan's top five knife makers, combining the best of Japanese authenticity with modern technology.

Additional characteristics:

• Weight: 80 gr

• Rockwell Hardness:HRC 58±1

• Backbone Thickness: 2 mm

• Overall length: 28.5 cm

• Special gift box

It is recommended avoiding a dishwasher on any good knife. Hand washing in warm water and quick wiping is enough for any stainless knife. Whatever knife you use, it will eventually need to get sharpened to remain in high performance. Soft steel knives need stone grinding more often, but they can also revert to their previous condition temporarily with the use of a sharpener steel.