Tojiro Apprentice Upgrade Kit | Gyuto 210mm + Petty 120mm + Knife Bag

The Apprentice Upgrade Kit

Most apprentice kits are built to be cheap—not to perform.

They get you through TAFE, but no one uses them long term.

Before you start looking at knives that cost more than your pay check, this is the upgrade that actually works in real kitchens.

What you actually need

A simple, practical setup built around the two knives you’ll use every day:

• 210mm Gyuto → your main knife for almost all prep
• 120mm Petty → smaller jobs, trimming, and detail work
• Tojiro Knife Bag → keeps everything organised and protected
• Blade Covers → safe storage and transport

This is a clean, professional setup you can take straight into service.

Why this works

✔ Covers almost all kitchen prep
✔ No unnecessary knives or duplicates
✔ Easy to maintain and built for daily use
✔ Proper steel that holds an edge
✔ A setup you won’t outgrow in 6 months

About Tojiro

This is where things step up.

Compared to the soft, cheap steel in most apprentice kits, Tojiro uses VG10 stainless steel—a proven performer used in everything from high-value workhorse knives to handmade Japanese pieces like Nao Yamamoto.

Paired with excellent grind and edge geometry, these knives:

• Cut cleaner
• Stay sharp longer
• Feel noticeably better on the board

It’s a real upgrade—not just a different handle.

Build your kit from here

Start with the essentials, then add what you actually need for your work.

No filler. No wasted money.

👉 Build Your Kit — Add What You Actually Need (Save 10%)

This set is created by The Blade Runner and is not an official Tojiro boxed set.

Hi, my name is Leigh, and I’m a chef from Newcastle, Australia.

I’ve been cooking professionally for over 20 years in some of Australia’s top restaurants, and I’m currently cooking at The Signal Box in Newcastle.

Over the years (since 2018), I’ve put together a small collection of high-quality Japanese knives and whetstones that I personally recommend. Basically, if I wouldn’t use it in a professional kitchen, I don’t sell it. Read More