The Chopper King VG10 Small Slicer is a powerful, versatile Chinese-style cleaver built for serious prep work. With upgraded Japanese VG10 stainless steel, a refined maple wood handle, and an aggressive price point, this knife outperforms many competitors in its class. The profile now matches the popular CCK 1303, which means it fits our cleaver saya and feels instantly familiar in hand. The slightly shorter height compared to larger Chopper King models makes it a bit easier to maneuver while still offering plenty of board clearance and knuckle room.
This knife is hammer forged in Taiwan using a san mai construction with a high-grade VG10 stainless core imported from Japan. VG10 is known for its fine grain structure, excellent edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Hardened to 60–61 HRC, it takes a very sharp edge and holds it through demanding prep. One customer reported cutting 20 pounds of butternut squash without issue and praised the strong edge retention and easy touch-up on a Chosera 1000 stone, which quickly produced a wicked sharp edge. The performance is confident, durable, and ready for daily kitchen work.
Handcrafted Note: Chopper King cleavers are made with good steel and are forged by an excellent blacksmith, but minor scratches and hammer marks are common. They are a tremendous value for the performance you receive, but they are not museum-quality showpieces.
Care Instructions: Hand-wash and dry thoroughly after use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard bones. Use proper technique and avoid torquing the blade sideways. Maintain the edge with water stones or a ceramic rod as needed.
Maker: Chopper King Location: Taiwan Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel from Japan HRC: 60-61 Weight: 10.6 oz (300 g) Edge Length: 205 mm Blade Height at Base: 91 mm Blade Height at Middle: 88.5 mm Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm Spine Thickness at Middle: 2 mm Handle: Maple Wood, Round
This knife is hammer forged in Taiwan using a san mai construction with a high-grade VG10 stainless core imported from Japan. VG10 is known for its fine grain structure, excellent edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Hardened to 60–61 HRC, it takes a very sharp edge and holds it through demanding prep. One customer reported cutting 20 pounds of butternut squash without issue and praised the strong edge retention and easy touch-up on a Chosera 1000 stone, which quickly produced a wicked sharp edge. The performance is confident, durable, and ready for daily kitchen work.
Handcrafted Note: Chopper King cleavers are made with good steel and are forged by an excellent blacksmith, but minor scratches and hammer marks are common. They are a tremendous value for the performance you receive, but they are not museum-quality showpieces.
Care Instructions: Hand-wash and dry thoroughly after use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard bones. Use proper technique and avoid torquing the blade sideways. Maintain the edge with water stones or a ceramic rod as needed.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great quality Posted By: Larry Johnson
41 people found this review helpful
This is my second Chopper King; I also have the larger cleaver with shirogami #2, which is fantastic. The height is a few mm shorter, so perhaps it’s a bit easier to maneuver.
Same great quality, just a different steel. I cut 20 lb of butternut squash without issue. Very nice edge retention. It was sharp ootb, but it gave it a quick tuneup on my Chosera 1000, which quickly gave it a wicked edge.
I expected nothing less. Great blade. Thanks Mark.
41 people found this review helpful
This is my second Chopper King; I also have the larger cleaver with shirogami #2, which is fantastic. The height is a few mm shorter, so perhaps it’s a bit easier to maneuver.
Same great quality, just a different steel. I cut 20 lb of butternut squash without issue. Very nice edge retention. It was sharp ootb, but it gave it a quick tuneup on my Chosera 1000, which quickly gave it a wicked edge.
I expected nothing less. Great blade. Thanks Mark.
