Shun Premier Vegetable Cleaver

Summary

The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Crafted in Japan, this versatile cleaver has a wide, squared blade that excels at chopping and slicing vegetables – including large heads of cabbage. The nimble design of the knife also makes it ideal for cutting fruit and protein.

• Blade features core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super-steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
• Striking hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps quickly release food from blade.
• Walnut-finish PakkaWood handle has two-position design, providing trigger grip for pull cuts and perfect balance point for pinch grip.
• Stainless-steel end cap adds stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.

Dimensions & More Info

• 7" blade, 4 3/4" handle.
• 20 oz.
• Made in Japan.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone or frozen food, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid using cleaners containing bleach and citrus extracts.
• Maintain cutting edge by regularly using honing steel.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice per year.
• Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Shun owners may return Shun knives to Shun facility for free sharpening. Visit Shun website for warranty service forms and additional information.
• Store knife in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.