{"title":"TOJIRO HAMMERED","description":"\u003cp\u003eHAMMERED carries a kurouchi-style dimpled face that breaks the flat of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to. A clear coating over the outer layers holds off the rust a kurouchi finish would otherwise invite. Japanese magnolia D-shape handles with a resin ferrule, and the lightest knives in the TOJIRO lineup. Seven pieces from 90mm to 240mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-paring-knife-90mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Paring Knife 9cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e90mm is the classic paring length for coring topping and tailing and anything too fiddly for a chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196153991467,"sku":"TF-1110=OP","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1110-scaled-scaled.jpg?v=1737453536"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-paring-knife-130mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Paring Knife 13cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 130mm this is a petty knife: enough blade to work on the board, small enough for herbs shallots and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196154057003,"sku":"TF-1111=OP","price":154.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1111.png?v=1737453546"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-santoku-knife-170mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Santoku Knife 17cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSantoku means three virtues: meat fish and vegetables. The hammered face earns its keep here more than anywhere, since santoku work is mostly wet vegetables that want to stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196154450219,"sku":"TF-1112=OP","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1112-1-scaled-scaled.jpg?v=1737453553"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-nakiri-chopper-165mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Nakiri 16.5cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA nakiri is straight from heel to tip so it meets the board along its whole length and a single downward cut goes right through. The tall blade also scoops what you have cut straight off the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196154614059,"sku":"TF-1113=OP","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1113-scaled-scaled.jpg?v=1737453562"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-chef-knife-180mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Chef Knife 18cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e180mm is quick to move and easy to control, and it suits a domestic board better than a full professional gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196154712363,"sku":"TF-1114=OP","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1114-scaled-scaled.jpg?v=1737453570"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-chef-knife-210mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Chef Knife 21cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e210mm is the default gyuto: enough blade for everything on the section without becoming unwieldy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196154876203,"sku":"TF-1115=OP","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1115-scaled-scaled.jpg?v=1737453577"},{"product_id":"tojiro-dp-hammered-3-layers-chef-knife-240mm","title":"Tojiro Hammered Chef Knife 24cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hammered face is not decoration. Each dimple breaks the flat surface of the blade so cut food has less steel to cling to, which means fewer slices sticking and less stopping to clear the blade. It also gives the knife the forged look of a hand-worked Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnderneath the texture it is the same construction that built TOJIRO's name: a VG10 cobalt alloy core clad either side in 13-chrome stainless steel, with a clear coating over the outer layers to hold off rust. The handle is Japanese magnolia, chosen for its smooth surface and water resistance, with a resin ferrule at the join, in the traditional D shape that sits naturally in a pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e240mm gives the reach for large proteins whole vegetables and high-volume prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis range was sold as TOJIRO DP Hammered until TOJIRO renamed its lines in 2025. The knife is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered blade face releases food and reduces sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG10 cobalt alloy core clad in 13-chrome stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear coating over the outer layers for rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese magnolia D-shape handle is smooth and water resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the hand compared to a Western knife of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade hardness approximately 60 HRC (average rating and may vary by plus or minus 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOJIRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196155007275,"sku":"TF-1116=OP","price":344.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6087\/0955\/files\/TF-1116-scaled-scaled.jpg?v=1737453584"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.essentialutensil.au\/collections\/tojiro-hammered.oembed","provider":"The Essential Utensil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}