Tojiro DP3 Santoku 170mm F-503, all-purpose Japanese knife
This santoku is an all-purpose knife for straight push cuts on vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Tojiro DP3, it pairs hard, keen Japanese steel with the thin grind and balance that let the blade glide through food with less resistance. The forged carbon steel takes a keen edge and gains character with use.
Tojiro DP3 santoku specifications
| Maker | Tojiro DP3 |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Santoku (all-purpose Japanese knife) |
| Blade length | 170 mm |
| Bevel | Double bevel |
| Best for | Vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins |
Care and everyday use
It is at its best for vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins. This is a carbon-steel blade, which takes an exceptionally keen edge but reacts with food and water. Hand wash and dry it immediately after use, wipe on a light coat of oil before storage, and expect a natural patina to form over time. Keep it off bone and frozen food, and sharpen on a whetstone to bring the edge back.
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This santoku ships fast across the United States at $128.95, packed with care to arrive ready to use. Every knife here is chosen for how it cuts and the quality of its making, not to fill a catalogue. Browse the full range of Japanese santoku knives, or explore more Japanese chef knives, whetstones and kitchenware across the Knives and Stones store.









by Nathan W.
My new go-to santoku. The balance is perfect and it holds an edge well.
by Ben C.
Solid buy. Sharp, light and nimble. Would happily buy from Knives and Stones again.
by Sam O.
Lovely knife and a joy to use. A little more blade care than my stainless knives but worth it.
by Marcus T.
Great santoku. Took a light touch-up on the stones to get it exactly how I like it, then flawless.
by Michael S.
Scary sharp out of the box. Glides through onions and tomatoes with zero effort.
by Tom B.
Arrived quickly and very well packed. Cuts like a laser, really happy with it.