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Tojiro Classic Chef's knife (gyuto) F-808
Tojiro · Model F-808
In shortTojiro's long-selling VG10 gyuto, 210 mm (about 8.3 in). Outside Japan it is usually sold as the Tojiro DP; in Japan the series is now called Tojiro Classic.
Specs (official)
| Type | Chef's knife (gyuto) |
| Heating | — |
| Capacity | — |
| Capacity | — |
| Power | — |
| Weight | — |
| Size (W x D x H) | — |
| Stand-out feature | VG10 core (sold as Tojiro DP abroad) |
| Blade length | 8.3 in |
| Blade length | 210 mm |
| Weight | — |
| Blade steel | VG10 core, 13-chrome stainless cladding |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| Handle | Laminated reinforced material |
| Grit | — |
| Size | — |
| Abrasive | — |
| Steel (from the maker) | Core: V-kin No.10 (VG10); cladding: 13-chrome stainless |
Who it suits
Good forYou want a VG10 edge at a moderate price. You want a Western-style handle.
Watch outYou never sharpen (you would not get the benefit of the harder core).
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Last checked: 2026-10-25
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Sources (official pages)
- Tojiro Tojiro Classic Chef's knife (gyuto) F-808 (checked 2026-10-25)
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