Limited Promotion - Coupon code expires 17/02/19 11.59PM.
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The 25% coupon code also extends to our Gift Set B chef + santoku knife set.
https://www.houseofknives.com.au/products/tojiro-dp3-series-…
Details:
- 17cm Santoku knife.
- 12cm Paring knife.
- Handcrafted in Niigata, Japan
- Razor sharp with 60 degree Rockwell hardness
- Well balanced and comfortable handle
- Highest quality steel that is hand polished for an impeccable finish
Haha if you know a ninja assassin I'm sure they would love this for the kitchen!
If you know a ninja assassin, you’re probably already dead
They are knives for hire, so why would they want to kill their client?
How do they compare against knives like these? https://kamikoto.com/products/kanpeki-knife-set-1000-3000-to…
I noticed that The Australian had a readers special going on.
Can't speak to the deal, but a quick google search suggests that you should stay away from Kamikoto knives.
I would assume the Tojiro would be much better, the ones you posted are made in China pretending to be Japanese knives https://www.reddit.com/r/chefknives/comments/75hlsm/kamikoto…
Tojiro's are awesome entry level Japanese knives, my brother has one and it's great. Only downside to this deal is these are significantly cheaper to buy over in Japan.
Thanks for that info, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to Jap knives and I didn't know they were made in China. I watched the video in the link for the knives and the whetstone and it looked pretty convincing.
Don't believe marketing material put out by a company for its own products…
Yea, Tojiro is like the Wiltshire of Japan. Very cheap in Japan. Around 50% cheaper than the one posted here.
The Tojiro DP3 Series are fantastic entry level knives.
If you are a professional or interested in taking it up a notch our Tojiro Pro Flash Series may be more appropriate.
If these knives are bought in Japan then they would understandably be cheaper as there are no shipping or exchange rate costs to consider.
Hope this helps.
Strange that there is a chef's + santoku set (and a santoku + paring set), but not a chef's + paring set. (There is a chef's + 2x paring set though.)
I would have thought chef's/santoku + paring set would make more sense than chef's + santoku, which is a little redundant.
They have a Santoku + Paring knife set:
https://www.houseofknives.com.au/collections/tojiro/products…
They have a Santoku + Paring knife set:
Yes, I know:
there is a chef's + santoku set (and a santoku + paring set)
;)
Oh dammit I can't read haha.
@HighAndDry: We have several chef knife + paring knife combos - the Tojiro DP3 gift set A would be the closest thing you're after within the Tojiro range.
If it's any help we have this set in the Furi line.
https://www.houseofknives.com.au/collections/all-products/pr…
@House of Knives: I think you are missing my point.
You have:
-Chef's + Santoku
-Santoku + 1x Paring
-Chef's + 2x Paring
But you don't have:
-Chef's + 1x Paring
What I am saying is that Chef's + 1x Paring is a more useful combination than Chef's + Santoku (while not being as expensive, and probably overkill, as Chef's + 2x Paring).
The most commonly recommended set of knives would be 1x Chef's + 1x Paring, which is the exact set that you DON'T have in Tojiro (but as you mention, is made in other brands). That is what is strange to me.
What I am saying is that you should sell a (1x) Chef's + (1x) Paring Tojiro set. :)
@caprimulgus: I hear you caprimulgus and makes sense. Unfortunately these are the sets predetermined and supplied by Tojiro. We will look into whether Tojiro have any chef + paring knife sets available to add to our store.
Thanks for the feedback.
@House of Knives: All good! Perhaps you can pass that feedback to Tojiro, and ask them to make a chef + paring set if they don't already have one! :)
I would buy a set of chef+paring knives.
Please make a deal for me ;)
Hi gisikson, we had a deal for the chef + paring knife recently but that has expired unfortunately.
FYI due to popular demand I have decided to extend the 25% coupon offer to the santoku + paring knife (Gift Set C). See bottom of the thread more details.
I have the same series but a 3 piece kit.
I am very happy with them. Had them for about 4 years now and still going strong.
Being a Japanese style the blunten quicker than a western style blade.
I use a whetstone to sharpen them every 2-3 months
I paid $149 for my set back in 2015
Thanks for the feedback thorpef1!
As long as you sharpen your knives every so often they'll stay sharp for many years to come :)
How do these stack up to similar knives from Global Ikasu?
Are you referring to the Global Ikasu 7 piece set?
No no, just in terms of general knife quality/durability/etc. I know nothing about knives, but Blumenthal apparently uses these, and I remember (think?) Bourdain uses Global Ikasu ones.
I can't comment on the Global Ikasu knife range specifically but both brands craft great quality knives.
Global knives generally are more agile and unique in design, but the edge usually goes dull sooner and they are harder to sharpen.
The Tojiro DP3 series are great entry level knives at an affordable price. Well balanced and easier to keep sharp.
Everyone has a different opinion and have their own preferences though.
Hope this helps.
@HighAndDry: Global knives are on the soft side for Japanese knifes (lower HRC), while still being harder than European style knives. I'd say they are a good "introductory" Japanese knife, for people that are used to (abusing) softer european knives. The Tojiro are harder, and keep their edge better, but won't take abuse as well. I would say you can't really go wrong with either, and they are both great for what they are.
The bigger differentiator, in my opinion, is whether you want a full set or not. If you are actually going to use all the knives in the Global set, then it's a pretty reasonably priced way to buy a whole set of knives (if you can buy at heavily discounted prices!). But if you don't need all the knives, then really you would be better off buying separates (or small 2-set knives like this).
Personally, as commented above, I would recommend a chef's knife and paring knife (rather than chef's and santoku). That is generally the most useful combo of knives to have (in addition to a bread knife). But, if you regularly have 2 or more people cooking at the same time, and need more than one main knife, then chef's + santoku may actually be a handy combo, as they are both versatile knives and you can use one each!
For solo cook in the kitchen, then chef's + paring (or santoku + paring, if you prefer the santoku shape) is probably the way to go!
@HighAndDry: FYI due to popular demand I have decided to extend the 25% coupon offer to the santoku + paring knife (Gift Set C). See bottom of the thread more details.
Cheers, Valentine's Day sorted.
Your welcome node modules!
I wish House of Knives stocked the Miyabi Birchwood range at a reasonable price. Can't seem to get them anywhere in Oz and they are one of the best kitchen knives around.
I love shoes and Chef knives, chef knives are very expensive. My favourite is the Kiwi Knife made from Thailand, it is very durable, used 5 years now.
As others have already said, good price, but I can’t recommend this set at all. A shame as I have a friend looking to get into Japanese kitchen knives.
Set C would be a great buy if the offer was for it with the santoku and paring knife…but jumping into a set with a santoku and a chefs knife is extra money to only have competing, not complimentary blades.
Hi crf529,
After hearing a few people including yourself voicing their opinion on the santoku + chef combo (preferring the chef/santoku + paring knife) I have decided to extend this offer.
The 25% coupon code can now also be applied to the Tojiro DP3 Series Gift Set C (santoku + paring knife).
FYI I will change the deal so the title reads Tojiro Gift Set C (not A) as that seems to be what everyone is really after.
I hope this helps.
Copying everyone in who has referred to this so we're all on the same page:
@gisikson
@HighAndDry
@caprimulgus
These knives cut like a laser if you maintain them well. I have had these for a few years, they definitely perform much better than the globals and maintain their edge better. That is if you put the effort to maintain them better
The perfect gift…for a ninja assassin!