Tojiro Classic 3 Layers VG10 Bread Knife 215 mm F-828

Brand:  Tojiro
Type: Bread Knife
Blade Material: Blade Material: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel Clad Material 
                           Core:  Cobalt Alloy Steel (VG10)
                           Outside:  13 Chrome Stainless Steel
Blade Length: 215 mm ( 8.46'')
Total Length: 345 mm ( 13.6'')
Weight:  180 g (6.73oz)
Handle: Reinforced Laminated Material
Item number: F-828
Made in Japan
* Recently, the design has been renewed and the letters DP on the blade may have changed to VG10.

VG-10
VG-10 is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard. The material has excellent sharpness and abrasion resistance. So it spread between the professionals. It is developed and made by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd.  It's Japanese company.

If the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. If the edge is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side. VG-10 is hard, so Ceramic sharpening stone is recommended for speedy sharpening.
Check out our Ceramic Sharpening Stone

This auxiliary tool makes it easy to sharpen the knife with ceramic sharp stones.
Tojiro Ceramic Guide Clip for Sharpening Knife of Two Ways 【Togrip】

This series has been loved as standard articles for a long time. The edge made by skilled craftsmen provides you an amazing sharpness. Once you have, you will never part with it. The true professional use this series.

NOTE:

Core steel of VG10 and side steel are rust resistant though please wash, wipe and dry it up well after use. In case rust appears on the blade, use cleanser or sharpening store. (scratch may appear)

Don't twist edge and hit. Don't cut and hit frozen foods or bones, the edge will be chipped or broken since the blade of Japanese is thinner for sharpness.