This cleaver arrived from the manufacturer with discoloration on the blade. We tried to remove it, but it would not come off. The discoloration is visible in photos 1, 3, and 4.
Chopper King is a small operation out of Taiwan producing Chinese-style cleavers and slicers with Japanese steel at prices that make little sense until you pick one up and realize the quality is genuine. CKTG is the first US dealer to carry them. This 210mm cleaver is built around a core of White #2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel imported from Japan - the same steel found in high-end Japanese knives prized for its pure composition, fine grain structure, and ability to take an exceptionally keen edge quickly.
With a blade length at just over 210mm and a tall profile, this is a Chinese chef knife in the classic mold - a shape that has been handling vegetables, aromatics, and boneless proteins in professional kitchens across Asia for centuries. It arrives sharp and gets sharper fast: reviewers report screaming edges on Shapton Glass stones, and call the price-to-performance ratio off the charts. The profile is large enough to be an authoritative presence on the board and works equally well for scooping ingredients into a pan. The maple round handle is comfortable and practical.
What Customers Are Saying: A professional sharpener who makes short videos on his knives reports that the edge after refinement is exceptional for a cleaver. Another reviewer warns that it is a large knife that walks a fine line for smaller users but calls it perfect for him - particularly for smashing garlic and scooping prep. The grind along the edge can be slightly uneven in spots, but reviewers consistently note this is purely cosmetic and does not affect cutting performance. The spine and choil arrive sharp and benefit from a quick pass with sandpaper before heavy use.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel - the edge will develop a patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only. Apply camellia oil before storage.
Handcrafted Note: Chopper King cleavers are made with good steel and are forged by an excellent blacksmith, but minor scratches, uneven grind lines, and visible hammer marks are common. They are a tremendous value for the performance you receive, but they are not museum-quality showpieces.
Chopper King is a small operation out of Taiwan producing Chinese-style cleavers and slicers with Japanese steel at prices that make little sense until you pick one up and realize the quality is genuine. CKTG is the first US dealer to carry them. This 210mm cleaver is built around a core of White #2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel imported from Japan - the same steel found in high-end Japanese knives prized for its pure composition, fine grain structure, and ability to take an exceptionally keen edge quickly.
With a blade length at just over 210mm and a tall profile, this is a Chinese chef knife in the classic mold - a shape that has been handling vegetables, aromatics, and boneless proteins in professional kitchens across Asia for centuries. It arrives sharp and gets sharper fast: reviewers report screaming edges on Shapton Glass stones, and call the price-to-performance ratio off the charts. The profile is large enough to be an authoritative presence on the board and works equally well for scooping ingredients into a pan. The maple round handle is comfortable and practical.
What Customers Are Saying: A professional sharpener who makes short videos on his knives reports that the edge after refinement is exceptional for a cleaver. Another reviewer warns that it is a large knife that walks a fine line for smaller users but calls it perfect for him - particularly for smashing garlic and scooping prep. The grind along the edge can be slightly uneven in spots, but reviewers consistently note this is purely cosmetic and does not affect cutting performance. The spine and choil arrive sharp and benefit from a quick pass with sandpaper before heavy use.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel - the edge will develop a patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only. Apply camellia oil before storage.
Handcrafted Note: Chopper King cleavers are made with good steel and are forged by an excellent blacksmith, but minor scratches, uneven grind lines, and visible hammer marks are common. They are a tremendous value for the performance you receive, but they are not museum-quality showpieces.
- Maker: Chopper King
- Location: Taiwan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami #2) Carbon Steel from Japan
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 60-61
- Handle: Maple, Round
- Weight: 11.8 oz (334 g)
- Blade Length: 212 mm
- Total Length: 320 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
- Blade Height at Base: 103 mm
- Blade Height at Middle: 107 mm
