Shun Premier Vegetable Cleaver Knife 17.8cm

Experience the Wide, Squared Blade That Professional Chefs Reach for When Volume and Versatility Matter Most

The 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.

The Specs

• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding (each side)
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime finish for reduced drag and food release
• Blade length: 17.8cm (7 in.)
• Handle: Contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® with embossed end cap
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

Where Ancient Craft Meets Modern Steel

Each 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.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Do not use on joints or bones - use a meat cleaver for that purpose
• 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