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: Molybdenum Vanadium
- HRC: 58:60
- Length: 175mm
- Height at heel: 83.37mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2.33mm
- Weight: 320g
- Handle:
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Chuka Bocho
- Knife line: Wanhutei
- Maker: Tojiro
- Place of Origin: Sanjo