Fuji Cutlery Chinese-Style Cleaver

Fuji Cutlery - part of the TOJIRO family - brings Japanese manufacturing standards to a Chinese-style cleaver format that most home cooks overlook entirely. This is not a bone-breaking cleaver; it is a vegetable and general prep knife with the surface area of a cleaver and the handling characteristics of a chef knife. The blade has a slight curve toward the tip that enables rocking and push-cutting, making it more versatile than a fully flat Chinese cleaver and more familiar for cooks already comfortable with a curved Western profile.

The blade is fully stainless - a genuine advantage in a knife that sees constant wet work with produce. The barrel-shaped wooden handle provides a secure, balanced grip that outperforms the straight handles on many traditional Chinese cleavers, giving you more control on fine work without sacrificing the heft that makes cleavers effective. This knife is made in Japan, not in China where most cleavers in this category originate. For cooks who want the broad surface area and power of a cleaver without committing to carbon steel care, this is a well-considered option.

What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers find this cleaver a great value, noting that it handles produce, citrus, and general prep confidently. The barrel handle draws consistent positive comments - comfortable after an initial adjustment period and more controlled than straight-handled alternatives. TOJIRO quality and reputation are frequently cited as reasons for the purchase.

Care Instructions: Fully stainless. Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid the dishwasher, as detergents and high heat can damage the handle and dull the edge. Do not use on hard bone, frozen foods, or very hard shells. Hone when needed and sharpen on quality water stones for best long-term performance.

• Manufacturer: Fuji Cutlery (TOJIRO)
• Location: Japan
• Construction: Mono Steel
• Steel: Stainless
• HRC: 57
• Bevel: Double Bevel, Even (50/50)
• Handle: Natural Wood
• Weight: 12 oz (340 g)
• Blade Length: 180 mm
• Total Length: 285 mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.3 mm
• Blade Height: 85 mm