This rustic Chinese cleaver is hand-forged using Japanese shirogami 2 carbon steel that is clad with stainless steel for easier overall maintenance. It is made in China and features a rough kurouchi finish and a polished edge with a traditional barrel-style maple handle and stainless steel ferrule. The core steel is hardened to around 60 HRC to maintain its toughness, but this knife is definitely ground thin so it is a great slicer and not designed to chop through any hard bones or frozen foods. Must keep blade clean and dry to prevent rust from forming on the carbon steel edge. Wash by hand only.
Specs
Brand: Sentan Origin: China Shape: Chinese Cleaver
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai Core Steel: Shirogami 2 (White Carbon Steel) Hardness: 59-60 HRC Cladding: Stainless Steel Finish: Kurouchi (“Blacksmith’s Finish”) Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). While this knife has stainless cladding for easier overall maintenance, the area near the edge is carbon steel and will rust if not cared for properly. This Chinese cleaver is NOT for chopping through frozen foods or hard bones.
