The Chopper King White #2 Mini Chopper is a serious upgrade for cooks looking to step into carbon steel performance without breaking the bank. Featuring imported Japanese White #2 carbon steel, stainless cladding, and a comfortable maple round handle, this knife delivers traditional edge feel at a price that competes aggressively with many mass-produced Chinese cleavers. It is built for cooks who want real cutting performance, not just a big blade.
This knife is hammer-forged in Taiwan using san mai construction with a White #2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel core imported from Japan. White #2 is prized for its extremely pure composition, fine grain structure, and ability to take a screaming sharp edge quickly. Hardened to 60–61 HRC, it sharpens unbelievably fast and responds beautifully on water stones. One customer noted that after professional thinning and a slight hollow grind adjustment, the knife absolutely sailed through food. The steel has proven surprisingly tough for hard prep, showing only minor micro nicks even under heavy use. While edge retention is typical of White #2, touch-ups are fast and easy, often going straight to a 2000-grit stone for quick maintenance. The stainless cladding helps reduce reactivity and makes carbon steel easier to manage in a busy kitchen.
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 offer tremendous performance for the price, but they are not museum-quality showpieces.
Care Instructions: Hand-wash and dry thoroughly after use. The core steel is reactive and will develop a patina with use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard bones. Maintain the edge with water stones and avoid torquing the blade sideways during use.
Maker: Chopper King
Location: Taiwan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: White #2 Carbon Steel from Japan
Cladding: Stainless Steel
HRC: 60-61
Weight: 8.3 oz (236 g)
Edge Length: 170 mm
Total Length: 277 mm
Blade Height at Base: 75 mm
Blade Height at Middle: 79 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm
Spine Thickness at Middle: 1.5 mm
Handle: Maple, Round
This knife is hammer-forged in Taiwan using san mai construction with a White #2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel core imported from Japan. White #2 is prized for its extremely pure composition, fine grain structure, and ability to take a screaming sharp edge quickly. Hardened to 60–61 HRC, it sharpens unbelievably fast and responds beautifully on water stones. One customer noted that after professional thinning and a slight hollow grind adjustment, the knife absolutely sailed through food. The steel has proven surprisingly tough for hard prep, showing only minor micro nicks even under heavy use. While edge retention is typical of White #2, touch-ups are fast and easy, often going straight to a 2000-grit stone for quick maintenance. The stainless cladding helps reduce reactivity and makes carbon steel easier to manage in a busy kitchen.
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 offer tremendous performance for the price, but they are not museum-quality showpieces.
Care Instructions: Hand-wash and dry thoroughly after use. The core steel is reactive and will develop a patina with use. Do not put in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard bones. Maintain the edge with water stones and avoid torquing the blade sideways during use.
