Hitachi White #2 core steel forge welded between soft iron cladding. Forged by one of Sakai City's most renowned blacksmiths and ground by a highly skilled sharpener, this cleaver is a heavy but thin vegetable chopping machine. This blacksmith's heat treatment process brings out all the best qualities of White #2, this Chukabocho can be easily resharpened to a very fine yet toothy edge.
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Steel |
Shirogami #2 |
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Cladding |
Iron |
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Edge Length |
228mm |
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Height at the Heel |
108mm |
| Height at the Middle | 109mm |
| Height at the Tip | 106mm |
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Spine thickness at the Heel |
2.8mm |
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Spine Thickness at the Tip |
1mm |
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Weight |
470g |
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Handle |
Octagonal Ebony |
*As each knife is made individually by hand, there may be some slight variance in the measurements. If you are concerned about the exact dimensions of the knife you will receive please feel free to contact us.