Tojiro

Tojiro DP F-808 8.2-Inch Gyuto

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Ranked #4 in Chef's Knives

680 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

VG-10 edge life at a budget price with enough cladding toughness to avoid the hard-steel chipping epidemic. Demands more careful ownership than the knives above it.

Consolidated from 10 cited sources across 8 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

7 positive sources
3 mixed sources

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Pros & cons

✓ VG-10 core delivers hard-steel edge life at a value price
✓ Softer stainless cladding gives a measure of protection against catastrophic chipping
✓ Laminated construction proven durable in pro and home kitchens for over a decade

✗ Requires more careful ownership than a German knife

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 7 articles, 2 video reviews and 1 community source

7 positive sources

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Kiichin - The #1 Place for Japanese Goods in Your Hand! DG Kaitori · reviewer · Mar 2026

The Tojiro CLASSIC DP Chef Knife is one of the most reliable all-purpose chef knives in the Tojiro lineup. Its 210mm blade strikes a great balance between control and cutting surface, making it versatile for slicing meat, chopping herbs, and dicing onions. Right out of the box, this knife feels noticeably sharper than many Western chef knives in the same price range, and it remains sharp after regular use thanks to the VG-10 core steel cladded with softer stainless for better edge support.

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ChefPanko ChefPanko · 16.8K subscribers · Jul 2019

The Tojiro Gyuto 210mm for $75 to $85 is an absolute steal.

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Legitimately a great idea, we have some okay ones, but a nice one for a nice knife is a great idea. I'm hoping my sharpening skills will allow me to use the knife for the rest of my life, but I'm hoping due to its material it'll be very rewarding to sharpen.

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Bon Appétit Jesse Raub · reviewer · Aug 2024

Otherwise, there really isn’t a trade-off for Tojiro’s price point and performance. And 15 years from now, if I’m being honest, I doubt I’ll be on the lookout to replace them.

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Nothingbutknives Article

Check out our in depth review of theTojiro DP F808 chef knifeif you want to learn more about the excellent chef knife included in this set.

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Nothing But Knives Article

I still maintain the Tojiro DP F808 is the best sub $100 chef knife on the market.

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Bon Appétit Jesse Raub · reviewer · May 2026

The best budget hybrid chef's knife: Tojiro Classic 8.

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Fogama Fogama · reviewer · Jun 2026

After two years of regular sharpening, the heel becomes the dullest section because it has never been reached by the stone. Solutions include a curved sharpening stone, a guided jig, or professional bolster grinding. If long-term flat-stone maintenance is planned, the Shun Classic’s bolster-free design is the better choice at only £66 more.

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ChefPanko ChefPanko · 16.8K subscribers · Jul 2020

210mm for around $75 is a good deal, 180mm, for around $65. Unfortunately, pricing in Europe is around 100 Euro for 180mm and 120 Euro for 210mm. I advise you to pay 20 euro more for a different Japanese-made knife when the European area prices are still that high for a Tojiro. The attractiveness of a Tojiro is its price. When the price advantage is so small for Europeans, I recommend a different Japanese branded knife.

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knifeknowledge.com Chris Turner · reviewer · Sept 2025

The fit and finish on the handle are notoriously rough, with a sharp spine and an unsubtle step between the bolster and the handle scales that can be uncomfortable during long prep sessions.

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