Chinese Cleaver, SRS13 stainless steel, Damascus finish, White Dorian handle - Saji

After 5 years of running this business we have finally got this masters knives in. He is one of the great makers of Japan and has been awarded the distinction of living treasure. He is also one of the makers who set up Takefu knife village.

SHAPE: Chinese Cleaver - this Japanese-made Chinese cleaver represents the very best of East Asia. If you are into the nakiri shape or prep a lot of veg, it is the perfect tool for you. It is worth stressing that this cleaver should be used for veg prep only

STEEL:SRS15. Powder steels are a relatively new breed of steels generally used in industrial applications where toughness is key. In the knife world this means better edge retention in the form of higher hardness but unlike traditional steels with these attributes they are a lot less chippy.

FINISH: Damascus or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.

HANDLE: White Dorian stone Western Handle

SIZE: 220mm x 110mm

MAKER: Saji - Takefu, Japan

BEST FOR: Owning something that not many other people do.

SAUNDERS SAYS: "Stay away from the bones"

These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.