Chuka Bocho (Chinese veg cleaver): A favourite knife utilized heavily amongst Chinese chefs. They tend to be quite tall for julienne push/pull style chopping. This knife excels at julienne vegetable cuts, dicing root veg, and shredding cabbage. Try not to be intimidated by the size, they are a joy to use.
Carbon steel knife care
-Please note, this knife is made with high carbon steel.
-Carbon steel knives are amazing, they get super sharp, and are easy to sharpen.
-However, they are more likely to rust than their stainless counterparts.
-Please wipe clean and dry immediately after use.
-Always wash with mild detergent by hand.
-Avoid very acidic foods like lemons, limes, and tomatoes.
-After time you will develop a grey hue on your knife, this is called patina. The healthier the patina, the less likely it is your knife will develop rust.
-If you happen to notice rust forming, please use a soft sponge and soapy water to remove. Dry and oil your blade afterwards.
-Be mindful of your cutting surface, this knife likes end-grain wood cutting boards best. If you do not own one, please use a plastic board only.
-A fine edged knife like this likes to be used in a forward and backward motion only, do not move this knife laterally across the cutting board.
Knife Specs:
Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.
- Steel: Leaf Spring
- HRC: 60
- Edge Length: 205mm
- Height at heel: 90.8mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 4mm
- Weight: 517 grams
- Handle: Rosewood and Padauk
- Shape: Meat Cleaver
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Cladding: N/A
- Construction: Monosteel
- Knife Line: Classic V2
- Maker: Dao Vua
- Place of Origin: Vietnam