A cleaver from Shun is the blade you'll need to easily chops and mince pounds and pounds of vegetables.
Food falls off of the blade more easily because of its etched finish
Keeps a sharper edge for longer thanks to Shun's incredibly hard steel
Comfortable d-shaped handle balances out the large bladeThe edge of this all-purpose knife stays sharper for longer thanks to its patented VG-10 super stainless steel core.
This high quality steel also makes it highly resistant to rust and staining.
32 layers of a patented blend of metals on top of the stainless core add strength and create the beautiful Damascus design on the blade.
Limited lifetime warranty from Shun with normal use and proper care.
Crafted in Japan
Blade measures 7 3/4 inches long
Blade plus handle measure 11-3/4 inches long
Extremely sharp edge because thick innermost layer of the knife is made from VG-10 high carbon super steel
Extra strong and durable because of an additional 32 layers of patented, SUS410 stainless steel are bonded to the rust-resistant core blade.
These multiple layers also create the beautiful Damascus style design on the blade.
Rockwell hardness is 61.
Long lasting PakkaWood handle is crafted from resin and white birch, the hardest wood currently available.
Shun knives meet very high standards for commercial use. They have an NSF approval.
Limited lifetime warranty with normal use and proper care.
Made in Japan
MetroKitchen.com recommends washing your knives by hand and immediately drying them. Do not let your knives soak in water.
Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts, as they may stain the surface of your knives.
For longer lasting knives, cut on a wooden cutting board. Cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass quickly dulls blades.
To maintain a sharper cutting edge, use a sharpening steel, preferably each time after using your knives.
It's best to store your Shun knife so the edge and your fingers are protected, preferably in a block or in-drawer knife tray.
We suggest using a meat cleaver when you need to cut through bone, otherwise you can damage your knife blade.
Shun knives don't need frequent sharpening because they are made from 32 extremely durable layers of stainless steel.
Lifetime limited warranty from Shun with normal use and proper care.
"I went for 20+ years with a $25 Chinese Vegetable Knife, cleaver shaped. I used this knife for everything from capers to watermelon. After deciding that this style of knife passed the test (admirably) I treated myself to the Shun. Yes, it was a splurge, but the Shun is remarkably sharp, holds its edge, is beautiful to look at, and supremely usable. This one knife does it all. And, it can scoop up the onion you've just chopped and drop the pieces in the skillet. Can''t do that with a French Chef knife.
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Shun Classic 7 3/4 inch Chinese Cleaver
Despite its size and shape, the Shun Classic Chinese cleaver is intended for vegetables. Asian chefs use this knife in the same manner as western chefs use a Chef's knife - for chopping large quantities of vegetables. With a short up-and-down chopping motion, you can effortlessly use this Classic cleaver from Shun to chop pounds and pounds of vegetables, without getting tired. A lifetime guarantee from Shun backs this superbly crafted Japanese knife.
