We carry a wide variety of Chinese-style cleavers, many of which feature carbon steel cores with reactive iron cladding. This Chopper King AUS10 Slicer offers a fully stainless alternative for cooks who want similar performance with easier maintenance. With a 210 mm edge length and tall 105 mm blade height, it handles vegetables and boneless proteins efficiently while providing generous board clearance and stability.
Hammer forged in Taiwan using san mai construction, the core steel is AUS10 stainless from Japan, clad in stainless for added durability and corrosion resistance. AUS10 is known for taking a fine edge while offering solid edge retention and toughness in daily use. The blade measures approximately 3 mm at the heel and tapers to about 1.5 mm at the middle of the spine, giving it good cutting efficiency without feeling fragile. Fit and finish are very good for the price, and the knives typically arrive with a strong out-of-the-box edge. Minor scratches or cosmetic imperfections are common and considered typical for this maker. The maple handle provides a comfortable, practical grip.
Care Instructions: This knife is stainless and low maintenance, but it should still be hand washed and dried after use. Do not place in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard bones and do not torque the blade sideways during use.
Hammer forged in Taiwan using san mai construction, the core steel is AUS10 stainless from Japan, clad in stainless for added durability and corrosion resistance. AUS10 is known for taking a fine edge while offering solid edge retention and toughness in daily use. The blade measures approximately 3 mm at the heel and tapers to about 1.5 mm at the middle of the spine, giving it good cutting efficiency without feeling fragile. Fit and finish are very good for the price, and the knives typically arrive with a strong out-of-the-box edge. Minor scratches or cosmetic imperfections are common and considered typical for this maker. The maple handle provides a comfortable, practical grip.
Care Instructions: This knife is stainless and low maintenance, but it should still be hand washed and dried after use. Do not place in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard bones and do not torque the blade sideways during use.
- Maker: Chopper King
- Location: Taiwan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: AUS10 Stainless Steel (Japan)
- Cladding: Stainless
- Weight: 12.4 oz (352 g)
- Edge Length: 210 mm
- Blade Height at Base: 105 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
- Spine Thickness at Middle: 1.5 mm
- Handle: Maple
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Two more , June 16, 2025Posted By: Larry Johnson
2 people found this review helpful
I just bought two more. I’m keeping one for myself this time.
The brother to this knife (shirogami 2) is the statesman in my little kitchen and lives in the cleaver stand. It might get a little sharper, but it requires a bit more love and I polish it every week.
But this one is stainless. AUS 10 is good steel and these knives are well made. I spray it off at the dish station and dry it with a towel. Some days there are four Chopper Kings in use; one at each station.
One time I bought four at one time. I gave them all away. But this time I’m keeping one for myself.
In my bag.
2 people found this review helpful
I just bought two more. I’m keeping one for myself this time.
The brother to this knife (shirogami 2) is the statesman in my little kitchen and lives in the cleaver stand. It might get a little sharper, but it requires a bit more love and I polish it every week.
But this one is stainless. AUS 10 is good steel and these knives are well made. I spray it off at the dish station and dry it with a towel. Some days there are four Chopper Kings in use; one at each station.
One time I bought four at one time. I gave them all away. But this time I’m keeping one for myself.
In my bag.
SolidPosted By: Larry Johnson
41 people found this review helpful
I bought this cleaver out of necessity; the humidity in my new kitchen in an 100 year old hotel makes my carbon knives rust so opted for a stainless steel Chopper King. I would have bought the stellar VG10 model but it was out of stock.
First, the steel is high quality. I use it daily and it has an affinity to stropping with balsa with 1.0 diamond spray. And when I do sharpen, it comes right back wicked.
I like the larger Chopper Kings; my first one was the W#2 210mm. And since I’ve given my cooks the smaller ones, this one is easy to identify.
I cut vegetables and I slice steaks with it. It’s certainly utilitarian, but what else does a chef need?
41 people found this review helpful
I bought this cleaver out of necessity; the humidity in my new kitchen in an 100 year old hotel makes my carbon knives rust so opted for a stainless steel Chopper King. I would have bought the stellar VG10 model but it was out of stock.
First, the steel is high quality. I use it daily and it has an affinity to stropping with balsa with 1.0 diamond spray. And when I do sharpen, it comes right back wicked.
I like the larger Chopper Kings; my first one was the W#2 210mm. And since I’ve given my cooks the smaller ones, this one is easy to identify.
I cut vegetables and I slice steaks with it. It’s certainly utilitarian, but what else does a chef need?
