Experience the Satisfying Heft and Surprising Nimbleness of a True Kitchen Workhorse
The Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver 18.7cm brings Japanese precision to the bold, confident cuts that large-scale vegetable prep demands. Known in Chinese kitchens as the all-purpose workhorse, this wide-bladed knife is built for cooks who mean business.
The edge chops through large vegetables like cabbage, wombok, and daikon with clean, decisive strokes. The flat of the blade doubles as a garlic and ginger smasher. And despite its imposing width, Shun's thinner blade profile keeps it light and easy to manoeuvre - nimble enough for many cooks to use as their everyday chopper and slicer. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in 32 layers of Damascus stainless steel, bead-blasted to reveal its flowing wave-like pattern, while the ebony PakkaWood® D-shaped handle provides a secure, balanced grip. Note: this is a vegetable cleaver - do not use on joints, bones, or meat.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only, never dishwasher
Dry immediately after washing
Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade
