Hatsukokoro Sentan stainless clad shirogami 2 173mm  Chinese cleaver. 

These are a blend of the best of both high performance Japanese steel and classic time tested Chinese cleaver design. Made for Hatsukokuro in China by a knife maker specialized in forging traditional Chinese cleavers these have the feel of a middle weight vegetable and light butchery cleaver, great for vegetables, boneless proteins and if the user is skilled light butchery where only joints will be cut. The steel in the core of the blade is harder than the average Chinese cleaver and cannot handle hitting hard bones or shellfish shells. It will hold its edge longer and take a finer edge however. 

Brand: Sentan
Producing Area: China
Profile: Chinese Cleaver
Size: 200mm
Blade Type: Stainless Clad Carbon
Steel Type: Shirogami 2
Handle: Wood

Use & Care

• Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
• Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
• Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. 
• Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
• Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.