Chinese-style cleaver knife with dark burl-style wood handle and silver steel blade

Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Chinese-Style Cleaver Vegetable Knife with Stabilized Maple Burl Handle (Mazaki Special Edition: TYPE D)

8.25" (210mm) & No Saya
$1,999.99 USD
Sale price  $1,999.99 USD Regular price 
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Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Chinese-Style Cleaver Vegetable Knife with Stabilized Maple Burl Handle (Mazaki Special Edition: TYPE D)

SKU:

MKCL210D
$1,999.99 USD
Sale price  $1,999.99 USD Regular price 
Blade Length 8.25" (210mm) & No Saya

High-Carbon Care

This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.

Blade Hardness
63 HRC
Stain Resistant
No
Saya Cover
No Saya Cover Included
Full Specifications

Blade

Knife Type
Cleaver (Butcher Knife)
Primary Use
Heavy-duty butchery
Blade Metal
White Steel #2
Grade
Mazaki Hon-Sanmai Nashiji
Construction
Hon-Sanmai
Blade Hardness
63 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Double Bevel
Blade Finish
Nashiji
Stain Resistant
No

Handle

Handle Material
Stabilized Maple Burl Triple Ring
Handle Shape
Western Style
Bolster Material
Stainless Steel
Tang Type
Partial Tang
Product Details

This Yoshihiro High Carbon White Steel #2 Chinese-Style Cleaver is a versatile, all-purpose knife expertly crafted for the demands of professional and home kitchens alike. Forged from a single piece of high-carbon White Steel #2, this cleaver offers exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention, setting a high standard for all-purpose kitchen cleavers. The blade is complemented by a premium Western-style stabilized maple burl handle, providing a balanced and comfortable grip.

This individual piece is designated Type D — as with all stabilized burl handles, its natural grain pattern is completely unique to this specific knife.

This series is forged by our master artisan Mazaki with great care, combining White Steel #2 (HRC 63) with iron to create a rustic Black-Forged Kurouchi finish. This carbonized coating, formed during heat treatment, gives the blade a unique aesthetic and added character.

Sharpening and honing should be done with whetstones only. Hand wash and dry immediately after use, especially when working with acidic ingredients. Avoid cutting bones, nutshells, or frozen foods.

Care & Origin
Country of Origin
Japan
Care Instructions
Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher.
Sharpening Method
Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.

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