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#5 in Chef's Knives
Tojiro DP Gyuto 8.2-Inch Chef's Knife
Tojiro
$45.00 – $65.00
Entry-level Japanese gyuto made with VG-10 cobalt alloy steel sandwiched between softer stainless layers. Outstanding edge retention and cutting performance at a price well below other Japanese brands.
8.5
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- VG-10 steel is harder than German steel and holds an edge longer but is more prone to chipping; never use this knife on bones, frozen food, or hard squash.
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