Shun Premier 7" Chinese Vegetable Cleaver

The Shun Premier Chinese Vegetable Cleaver is a large squared knife with a very wide blade. Every part of it can be put to use. The edge is used to chop vegetables, especially larger ones such as cabbage, which are frequently a part of Chinese cuisine. The flat surface of the blade makes a great tool for smashing garlic cloves or ginger. The cleaver feels solid, but Shun's thinner blade makes it easy to handle so food preparation is a pleasure.

The Shun Premier line calls to mind as the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel" to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed, similar to samurai swords using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty.

Made in Seki, Japan
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Blade Construction: 34-layer Damascus SUS410/SUS431 stainless steel on each side with VG-MAX core and a hammered Tsuchime finish
Handle Construction: Contoured Walnut Pakkawood with stainless steel endcap
Rockwell Hardness: 60-61 degrees
Edge: Approximately 16 degrees, double bevel

Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 7" (180mm)
Blade Height: 3.5" (90mm)
Handle Length: 4.5" (115mm)
Overall Length: 12" (305mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.4mm
Weight: 13.6 oz. (387g)

Item number: TDM0712