This
cleaver arrived from the manufacturer with minor scratches and a small dent on the blade that are visible in the photos.
This is a vegetable slicer.
This CCK Small cleaver was used and recommended in Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Magazine, and sales have gone way up as a result. A small Chinese chef’s knife is called a Sangdao and is an excellent cleaver at an even greater price. It is made from carbon steel with a tough kurouchi finish. It requires extra care to keep from rusting, so it is vital to keep it clean and dry between uses.
The CCK Small Cleaver is our best-selling cleaver at CKTG. It is a wonderful introduction to the world of Chinese chef knives. The blade is relatively thin for a knife of this type and has a sharp edge. There is a very slight belly to the edge profile, which reduces the chance of the end sticking into the cutting board.
Sangdao are the perfect knives to quickly and precisely chop, julienne, and slice meats and vegetables,
but they will not cut any bones...so please don’t try!
This is a great choice for those wanting their first cleaver or chefs looking for a workhorse for vegetable prep.
Weight: 8.8 ounces
Blade Length: 209.5 mm (8.25")
Overall Length: 315 mm (12.5")
Thickness at Heel: 2.9 mm
Blade Height: 88.5 mm (3.48")
Engraving: Laser Engraved as of 1/2021 (see photos)