The Sentan cleaver takes the brand into new territory: its first cai dao-style vegetable cleaver and its first knife in White 2 carbon steel rather than the SLD semi-stainless most of the Sentan lineup is built around. Sentan, meaning tip or leading edge, has always been about delivering real performance at an accessible price, and White 2 is a natural fit for that goal, a reactive carbon steel prized for taking an extremely fine, easy-to-sharpen edge at HRC 60.
The blade is hammer-forged and clad in stainless steel with a nashiji finish, so the reactive White 2 core is protected on both faces while only the edge itself stays exposed carbon steel. At 92mm tall at the base and 95mm at the middle, the blade has the height a Chinese cleaver needs for scooping and transferring food, and the rounded spine and choil keep the top of the blade comfortable through long prep sessions. The western handle uses a two-rivet construction for a solid, familiar grip.
Care Instructions: White 2 is a reactive carbon steel and will develop a natural patina with use. Hand wash and dry the blade immediately after each use; do not leave it wet or soak it. Avoid cutting acidic foods for extended periods without wiping the blade, and avoid bones or frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones.Brand: Sentan
Type: Cai Dao (Vegetable Cleaver)
Edge Steel: White #2 Carbon Steel
Cladding: Stainless, Nashiji Finish
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
HRC: 60
Edge Grind: 50/50
Spine and Choil: Rounded
Handle: Western, 2 Rivet
Engraving: Etched
Weight: 13.1 oz (372 g)
Blade Length: 193 mm
Total Length: 303 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height at Base: 92 mm
Blade Height at Middle: 95 mm
The blade is hammer-forged and clad in stainless steel with a nashiji finish, so the reactive White 2 core is protected on both faces while only the edge itself stays exposed carbon steel. At 92mm tall at the base and 95mm at the middle, the blade has the height a Chinese cleaver needs for scooping and transferring food, and the rounded spine and choil keep the top of the blade comfortable through long prep sessions. The western handle uses a two-rivet construction for a solid, familiar grip.
Care Instructions: White 2 is a reactive carbon steel and will develop a natural patina with use. Hand wash and dry the blade immediately after each use; do not leave it wet or soak it. Avoid cutting acidic foods for extended periods without wiping the blade, and avoid bones or frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones.
