Tojiro | SKU: TOJI_GY210_F815

Tojiro DP3 Yo-Deba 240mm F-815

Name: Tojiro DP3 Yo-Deba 240mm F-815
Brand: Tojiro
SKU: TOJI_GY210_F815
Price: 289.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

$289.95

Add a saya or K&S Knife Roll to receive $20 bundle discount!

Detailed Specifications

Line	Tojiro DP
Profile	Deba
Bevel Type	Double Bevel
Weight	423 g \| 14.9 oz
Edge Length	271 mm \| 10 43/64″
Heel Height	51 mm \| 2 1/64″
Width @ Spine	4.7 mm \| 3/16″
Width @ Mid	4.5 mm \| 11/64″
Width @ 1cm from Tip	2.1 mm \| 5/64″
Steel	VG10 \| Stainless
Blade Construction	Sanmai - Stainless Clad
Hardness (HRC)	59 - 61
Surface Finish	Migaki
Handle	Western Pakka Wood with Bolster
Region	Tsubame
Best for	First-timers Students

Free shipping for knives over AU$200 Australia wide.
World-wide shipping via DHL Express, 3 to 5 days.

Tojiro DP is what I consider as the white Toyota equivalent in the Japanese knife market, it is affordble, massively produced by reputable manufacture with a long track record of being reliable for what you pay.

The core steel is the Takefu VG10, a middle to high teir stainless stainless steel that is widely adopted by many makers. However, Tojiro managed to get these knives to a very low price, to a price point where you can only find steel like AUS-8. The lowered price isn't achieved by compromising on performance, as the scale of the manufacturing can still ensure the quality of the heat treating and grinding, therefore, you are still getting a blade with sharpness and edge retention on par with some other VG-10 kinves that are quite more expensive.

The trade-offs are the fit and finish of these knives, they are fine at first glance, but a closer inspection will reveals some small issues. The spine sometimes have scratches, same for joint beteween blade and bolsters, glue can beseen on the edge of handle scales and the choil is not rounded and you can peel potato with it... You can usually find one or two tiny unfinished details like these on a Tojiro DP, but usually they aretn't something that can't be fixed by a set of sandpaper in 20mins.

At the end of the day, the Tojiro DP will stay sharp and serve you well on chopping board, its low price and relative easy of sharpening can make it a good knife to learn sharpening on, the stainless Migaki finish can hadle some beating and scratches, these features combine into a very good entry level user knife with outstanding affordablity. Just like your first generic white Toyota, it may not have Alcntara interior, twin-turbo V8 and 4WD, but it is reliable, and able to hadle 99% of the task with a very low price.

Pros	Cons
Budget friendly Easy to look after Ideal for the household	Fit and finish can be improved

Care Instruction

Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Tojiro

Tojiro, a globally recognized Japanese kitchen knife brand, is celebrated for its remarkable quality and value. Rooted in the Niigata Prefecture, an area famous for steel production, Tojiro combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology to produce kitchen knives that excel in both form and function. Their blades, typically featuring high-carbon stainless steel, are known for their exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Each knife undergoes meticulous finishing, ensuring ergonomic handles for comfortable grip and a well-balanced feel. Tojiro offers a diverse range of knives, from versatile gyuto and santoku styles to specialized nakiri blades, catering to both professional chefs and home cooks alike. This commitment to high quality and affordability has earned Tojiro a strong reputation worldwide, making their knives the go-to choice for reliable, efficient, and beautifully crafted kitchen tools.

Profile: Deba

A deba knife is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife specifically designed for butchering fish, though it can also be used for poultry and other meats with smaller bones. Here are some key characteristics and features of a deba knife:

Blade Material: Deba knives are available in various materials, including traditional carbon steels such as shirogami (white steel) and blue steel, as well as stainless steel variants like molybdenum stainless steel. Carbon steel is preferred for its excellent sharpness and edge retention, while stainless steel variants are less prone to rust.

Blade Design: Deba knives typically have a single bevel blade, meaning they are sharpened completely on one side. This design is intended for right-handed use, though left-handed versions are available by special order.

Blade Geometry: The blade of a deba knife is heavy and thick-spined, with a blade length ranging from 5 to 7 inches. This design, along with the weight of the knife, allows it to easily cut through fish bones and joints.

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of a deba knife is to break apart full fish, removing heads, fins, and bones, and filleting them. It is also suitable for butchering poultry and other meats with smaller bones.

Technique Tips: When using a deba knife, it's recommended to allow the weight of the blade to do the work. A sturdy grip is essential, with the middle, ring, and pinkie fingers wrapped firmly around the handle. The pointer finger should be placed on the spine of the knife, while the thumb is positioned close to the heel edge of the blade to steady the strokes. When cutting through bones, downward pressure should be applied with the non-dominant hand to push the knife cleanly through.
Slide for more >>
Steel: VG10
Takefu VG10, is a high-end stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. It is a popular choice among Japanese kitchen knife makers and widely used in various types of knives, including kitchen knives, folders, and fixed blades.

VG10 achieves a hardness of around 60-61 HRC, with some makers pushing it to 62 HRC, ensuring good edge holding and stain resistance. The steel's composition includes 15% chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance, 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 1.5% cobalt (Co) for matrix strengthening, leading to high hardness and durability. The addition of vanadium (V) refines its microstructure and, along with Cr and Mo, produces hard carbides that enhance wear resistance. VG10 is easy to sharpen, has good machinability, and supports secondary hardening with high-temperature tempering, making it suitable for blades that may undergo surface coating treatments up to about 450℃. Its well-rounded attributes make VG10 steel highly versatile, performing excellently in a range of applications from kitchen and general-purpose knives to machine blades.
Manufacturer:
- Takefu Special Steel, Japan
Nature: Stainless
Hardness: 59- 61
<< Slide for more >>
Construction: Sanmai - Stainless Clad

Sanmai(Three-Piece) is a common construction for double bevel knives where two pieces of softer cladding steel are forgewelded to each side of a harder core steel. The harder but more brittle core steel will form the hard cutting edge after heat treating, and the softer cladding will support the core to increase the overall strength of the blade.
The soft cladding enables the thinning process to be a lot easier than a honyaki or monosteel construction. And in the case where the cladding steel are stainless in nature, it can offer protection for the carbon or semi-stainless cores against rusting and discoluoring.
<< Slide for more >>
Finish: Migaki

"Migaki" means "polished" or "shined" in Japanese, The term "Migaki finish" in the context of Japanese kitchen knives indeed does not exclusively refer to a mirror polish but encompasses a broader range of polished finishes that can vary from semi-gloss to a more refined, subtle sheen, rather than a highly reflective surface. The primary goal of a Migaki finish is to enhance the knife's functionality and aesthetic appeal, focusing on a smooth finish that improves resistance to corrosion and minimizes drag during cutting, rather than achieving a purely mirror-like appearance.
<< Slide for more >>
Handle Specs
Profile: Western with bolster
Material:
- Pakka Wood
Western Pakka Wood handle is the common choice for entery level knives, in some cases, they will be made with bolster that is welded to the blade. The Pakka wood created by laminate wood with resin, creating a dense material that can have layers of different color. Compared with natural timber, this engineered wood is harder and absorb less water, in addition, the low cost of production makes it ideal of grip of entry level knife.
<< Slide for more