240mm TOJIRO Powdered Forging Steel Gyuto Yo Handle

Tojiro Powedered Forging Steel line has been discontinued so take advantage of our inventory while supplies last. Blades are similar in specification to Takamura R2 but the balance is closer to the center of the knife due to the heavier handle. Think of these as lasers with a heavier handle.

Location: Niigata, Japan

Line: Powdered Forging Steel

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: SG2(62 HRC)

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Triple riveted EcoWood scales

Weight: ~240g

Blade Length: 240mm

Overall Length: 340mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.2mm

Blade Height: ~48mm

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.