Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy Santoku 170mm
$50 / ¥7,200

The Tojiro DP Santoku is the perfect first Japanese knife for home cooks who prefer a shorter, wider blade. The VG-10 core with stainless cladding provides excellent performance at a fraction of the price of premium brands. The santoku shape excels at the three virtues it is named for: slicing, dicing, and mincing.

Type Santoku (三徳)
Steel VG-10
Brand 藤次郎
Blade Length 170mm
Weight 150g
Hardness 60-61 HRC
Handle Yo (Western)
Origin Tsubame-Sanjo (燕三条)
Best For all-purpose

Key Features

  • VG-10 cobalt alloy 3-layer blade
  • Perfect entry-level santoku
  • Shorter 170mm blade for smaller hands
  • Excellent for home cooking tasks
  • Outstanding value

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