Kai Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver 18cm

Description

Big, bold, and surprisingly agile in the hand.The Kai Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver 18 cm brings the versatility of a chefs knife together with the confidence and surface area of a traditional Chinese cleaver. Its wide, squared blade makes light work of large vegetables like cabbage, pumpkin, and leafy greens, while remaining nimble enough for precise slicing, dicing, and chopping of fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Carefully balanced and thinner than traditional cleavers, it feels solid without being cumbersome, making prep work efficient and genuinely enjoyable. This cleaver is designed for clean cutting only and is not intended for joints or bones.Handcrafted in Japan, it takes more than 100 steps to make each Shun knife. The Shun Classic series features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives beauty is function; razor-sharp blades offer top performance.Shun Classics proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side (a total of 69 layers). Ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant, and beautiful to behold.Features:VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade constructionDouble bevelled 16-degree cutting angle on each sideBlade hardness of 60 HRC for outstanding edge retentionHeritage finish blade that develops a natural patina over timeWide squared blade ideal for vegetables and general prepD shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handleComfortable and well-balanced in the handBlade length 18cmHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for commercial kitchen usePresented in an attractive gift boxLimited manufacturer warrantyPurpose-built for vegetable prep yet versatile enough for everyday cutting, this cleaver is a standout addition to any knife collection and a joy to use for cooks who value performance, balance, and craftsmanship.NOTE: The Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver is not for use on joints or bones.Read through ourShun Blogto find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges.See all Chefs ComplementsShun Knives here.To find out the best knife to use for your next task at hand, how to sharpen and care for it, and why how your knife is produced is important, check ourBest Knife Guide Online blog post.