CCK ‘Rhino’ Cleaver, also known as a scraping knife, featuring a rustic finish carbon steel blade
Thin bladed knife that is ideal for chopping herbs and vegetables, but the unique shape makes it perform well at breaking down large cuts of meats too
Barrel shaped wood handle with metal ferrule and stick tang that’s folded over at the handle end
Blade measures 7 x 3-1/4″ and a weighs 8.2 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 cleaver is made of carbon steel (not stainless); the blade will rust if not cared for properly and will form a darkened patina over time. These knives frequently exhibit imperfections in fit & finish which are not considered a defect.
Description
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: KF2205
Blade Construction: Forged Mono Carbon Steel Hardness: Approximately 57-59 HRC Finish: Kurouchi (“Blacksmith’s Finish”) Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle: Wooden Barrel Style with Metal Ferrule & Stick Tang
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This CCK cleaver has a full carbon steel blade. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.
