Tojiro DP 3-Layer Chinese Cleaver 225mm

The Tojiro DP3 VG-10 cleaver provides a lot of value for the money. The fit and finish is very good, especially the handle is more nicely finished than many $400 or $500 japanese chuka bocho cleavers. And the VG-10 steel is a higher performance steel than the AUS8 or VG1 steels of other competing cleavers. The “thin blade” grind is analogous to many other #6 cleavers, not a laser but thinner than a #7 grind and very useable out of the box. Highly recommended as a great deal in a product sector that is distinguished by high prices and modest craftsmanship.

My favorite knife

I have a full set of Japanese chef knives of similar construction, but since getting this Torjiro I rarely use anything else. Didn't Anthony Bourdain famously advise restaurant chefs "They can't steal the knife in your hand!" This somehow stays sharper than my other knives of the same composition. I bought a second one for my other kitchen.

Excellent knife

The fit and finish of this knife is incredible. There are no spaces, creaks or gives. Knife blade is well polished. Edge was sharp outside of the box. I would definitely recommend this knife to other