Dual purpose heavy Chinese cleaver with the front 2/3 of the blade being thinner for slicing boneless meats and veggies, while the back 1/3 is thicker for heavier jobs like chopping through small poultry bones
Barrel shaped wood handle with brass bolster and stick tang that’s folded over at the handle end
Blade measures 8.25 x 3.75″ and weighs 15.8 oz.
Chan Chi Kee (“CCK”) has been forging Chinese chef’s knives for over 100 years and have become known all over the world for their high performance
Made in Hong Kong
Note: This CCK cleavers frequently exhibit imperfections in fit & finish which are not considered a defect.
Description
This CCK dual purpose Chinese cleaver offers a unique blade geometry with the front 2/3 of the blade being ground thinner at the edge than the back 1/3 of the blade. This allows for finer slicing of boneless meats and veggies using the front part of the blade, while still being able to chop through small poultry and fish bones with the back part of the blade. This knife is rather heavy, weighing in at just under 1 lb, and offers a lot of chopping power and versatility. it’s a great do-it-all type of knife, however it is not intended to be used for chopping large beef bones or frozen foods. For those really heavy duty tasks we’d recommend a meat cleaver. The blade is stainless steel with a polished finish so maintenance on this CCK is easy.
CCK cleavers come with a thin coating of food-safe lacquer that will wear away with use. After that, the knife will change color and darken in appearance while forming a protective patina.Once a patina is formed, this will protect the blade and lessen the chance for rusting. Visual imperfections are quite common on these knives and not considered a defect, but the performance of a CCK is never compromised.
Chan Chi Kee (known better as CCK) has been forging Chinese style chef’s knives (“cleavers”) for over 100 years in Hong Kong. They make a wide variety of shapes, sizes and blade geometries in both carbon and stainless steel. These rustic knives are loved for their no frills performance and are trusted by tons of professional chefs in China and worldwide.
Specs
Maker: Chan Chi Kee (“CCK”) Origin: Hong Kong Shape: Chinese Cleaver Model: KF1902 (Stainless Chopper 2)
Blade Construction: Forged Mono Stainless Steel Hardness: Approximately 57-59 HRC Finish: Polished Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50) Grind: Dual Purpose (thicker near back of the blade)
Handle: Wooden Barrel Style with Brass Ferrule & Stick Tang
