{"product_id":"shun-premier-vegetable-cleaver-178mm","title":"Shun Premier Vegetable Cleaver Knife 17.8cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Wide, Squared Blade That Professional Chefs Reach for When Volume and Versatility Matter Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Premier Vegetable Cleaver 17.8cm - sometimes called a Chinese cleaver - is the multi-purpose workhorse of Asian-inspired kitchens, equally at home breaking down a whole cabbage, slicing proteins, or scooping prepped ingredients off the board with its wide flat. Not for use on joints or bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding (each side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hammered tsuchime finish for reduced drag and food release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 17.8cm (7 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® with embossed end cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere Ancient Craft Meets Modern Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Shun Premier knife takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in layers of Damascus stainless steel - and near the edge, where the steels meet, an undulating line forms that echoes the hamon of a traditionally tempered samurai sword. The hammered tsuchime finish creates a series of hollow-ground cavities along the blade that reduce drag and help food release cleanly. Despite its imposing size, Shun's thinner blade geometry keeps this cleaver nimble and easy to handle - far more agile than a traditional heavy cleaver. The wide flat doubles as a bench scraper for transferring ingredients. The contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® handle nestles comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and a premium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only, never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on joints or bones - use a meat cleaver for that purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hale Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46463969820963,"sku":"TDM0712","price":352.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/8480A8FF-C0EC-420A-B467-FFF855DEA599.jpg?v=1695091679","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/shun-premier-vegetable-cleaver-178mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}