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. They are quite handy for smashing garlic into a paste. Try not to be intimidated by the size, they are a joy to use.
Knife Specs:
- Steel: VG10 Stainless
- HRC: 60~62
- Length: 180mm
- Height at heel: 86.5mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 1.9mm
- Weight: 347 grams
- Handle: Rounded Hexagonal Black Pakka Wa Handle w/Stainless Collar
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Chuka Bocho
- Knife line: Zanmai 33 Layer Damascus
- Maker: Mcusta
- Place of Origin: Seki City, Japan