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#3 Small Slicer – Chinese Vegetable Cleaver
The CCK #3 small slicer is a thin, light, and highly manoeuvrable knife designed for speed and precision. Unlike heavier choppers, it’s built for clean slicing of vegetables, herbs, boneless meats, and fish. At around 210mm, it offers excellent board coverage while remaining quick and easy to control — a true all-round prep tool in a compact, efficient format.
Thin Ground & Lightweight Feel
This is where CCK slicers excel. The blade is ground very thin, allowing it to glide through ingredients with minimal resistance. The low weight reduces fatigue during long prep sessions, while the tall blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients from board to pan. It’s best thought of as a different-shaped chef’s knife rather than a heavy cleaver — not suitable for bones or butchery tasks.
Chan Chi Kee (CCK) – Hong Kong Heritage
Chan Chi Kee, based in Hong Kong, has built a global reputation for producing high-performance Chinese kitchen knives. Widely used in professional kitchens around the world, CCK tools are known for their straightforward construction and focus on function over refinement.
Carbon Steel
Made from simple carbon steel, the #3 slicer takes a very fine, aggressive edge and is easy to sharpen. It offers excellent cutting feel and responsiveness, making it particularly well-suited to fast, high-volume prep.
Carbon Steel Care
As a carbon steel blade, it will develop a natural patina and can rust if left wet. Wipe dry during and after use, especially when working with acidic ingredients. Don’t leave it soaking or put it in the dishwasher.
Handle – Traditional Barrel Handle
Fitted with a simple wooden barrel-style handle, designed for comfort and practicality. It will benefit from occasional oiling or waxing, and can be lightly sanded if it picks up stains over time.
Specifications
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Steel: Carbon Steel
Construction: Mono Steel
Finish: Kurouchi (Blackend)
Handle: Barrel Handle
Origin: Hong Kong
Age Restriction
This product is strictly for sale to individuals aged 18 or over. Age verification is required at checkout and on delivery.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
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