This cleaver arrived in a damaged box, so we are offering it for sale at a discount. The cleaver is new.
The Toryumon line comes out of Fuji Cutlery, the TOJIRO Tsubame City operation, and it brings the same straightforward manufacturing standards that TOJIRO applies across their entire catalog - solid materials, consistent quality control, and a design philosophy that prioritizes function over flourish. This Chinese-style cleaver was featured on Milk Street, where its combination of stainless construction, approachable size, and Japanese manufacturing caught the attention of serious home cooks looking for a cleaver that could handle daily prep without carbon steel maintenance.
What sets this cleaver apart from the broader category is the belly. Unlike fully flat Chinese cleavers, this blade has a slight curve toward the tip that enables rocking and push-cutting, giving it the versatility of a chef knife alongside the surface area and heft of a cleaver. With a 180mm blade length and an 85mm height at the belly, it is compact enough to handle with precision while still covering significant board real estate. The stainless blade is fully corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain. The rosewood handle with two rivets is comfortable and well-proportioned for the blade, though it rewards a pinch grip for best control. Note: the standard cleaver saya does not fit this knife.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers praise the value and versatility of this cleaver, noting it handles vegetables, wok prep, and general chopping with equal confidence. The curved belly draws consistent positive feedback for making rocking cuts and larger items easier to manage. Those who sharpen their own knives find it takes an edge easily and holds up well to regular use; one reviewer noted the out-of-box edge benefited from a quick touch-up before first use.
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.Brand: Fuji Cutlery
Line: Toryumon
Manufacturer: TOJIRO
Location: Tsubame City, Japan
Construction: Mono Steel
Steel: Stainless
Handle: Rosewood
2 Rivets
Weight: 10.4 oz (295 g)
Blade Length: 180 mm
Total Length: 280 mm
Blade Height at Belly: 85 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 80 mm
Storage Note: Our CKTG cleaver saya does not fit this knife
The Toryumon line comes out of Fuji Cutlery, the TOJIRO Tsubame City operation, and it brings the same straightforward manufacturing standards that TOJIRO applies across their entire catalog - solid materials, consistent quality control, and a design philosophy that prioritizes function over flourish. This Chinese-style cleaver was featured on Milk Street, where its combination of stainless construction, approachable size, and Japanese manufacturing caught the attention of serious home cooks looking for a cleaver that could handle daily prep without carbon steel maintenance.
What sets this cleaver apart from the broader category is the belly. Unlike fully flat Chinese cleavers, this blade has a slight curve toward the tip that enables rocking and push-cutting, giving it the versatility of a chef knife alongside the surface area and heft of a cleaver. With a 180mm blade length and an 85mm height at the belly, it is compact enough to handle with precision while still covering significant board real estate. The stainless blade is fully corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain. The rosewood handle with two rivets is comfortable and well-proportioned for the blade, though it rewards a pinch grip for best control. Note: the standard cleaver saya does not fit this knife.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers praise the value and versatility of this cleaver, noting it handles vegetables, wok prep, and general chopping with equal confidence. The curved belly draws consistent positive feedback for making rocking cuts and larger items easier to manage. Those who sharpen their own knives find it takes an edge easily and holds up well to regular use; one reviewer noted the out-of-box edge benefited from a quick touch-up before first use.
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.
