Tojiro has spent decades perfecting the pursuit of sharpness, studying blade geometry, edge formation, and the overall structure of a knife. Based in Tsubame, a city with a strong history of metalworking, Tojiro has been producing blades since 1953. The company originally began by manufacturing agricultural tools and industrial cutting blades before developing into one of Japan’s leading kitchen knife manufacturers.

Tojiro combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern production technology, focusing on precision, consistency, and exceptional performance. Their dedication to refining sharpening techniques and blade construction has made their knives a favourite among professional chefs worldwide. As one of the few full-scale kitchen knife manufacturers in Japan, Tojiro continues to balance inherited skills with technical innovation, producing knives that represent both tradition and modern engineering.

Tojiro produces a wide range of knives using quality steels such as VG10 Steel, DP Cobalt Alloy Steel, Aogami Super Steel, and traditional carbon steels. Their highly regarded DP series is considered by many chefs to be one of the best factory-made Japanese knife ranges, offering outstanding sharpness, durability, and value. Alongside their production knives, Tojiro also creates premium handmade blades, including large and small deba, yanagi, and tako knives, showcasing the depth of Japanese knife-making expertise.