Chan Chai Kee Kurouchi Chinese Cleaver
Chinese Cleaver – Versatile All-Purpose Blade
Despite its size, the Chinese cleaver is an exceptionally versatile kitchen knife. The broad, rectangular profile offers excellent control for slicing, chopping and precision work, while the tall blade provides ample knuckle clearance and makes it easy to gather and transfer ingredients. A superb all-rounder for anyone who values efficiency and versatility in their prep.
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Mono Steel Construction
Made from a single piece of carbon steel, this mono steel construction ensures consistent hardness, excellent toughness and a clean, responsive sharpening feel. It’s a practical, durable choice for cooks who appreciate simplicity paired with performance.
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Kurouchi – Rustic Blacksmith’s Finish
Kurouchi is the dark, textured finish left on the blade from the forging process. It helps protect the steel from oxidation while giving each cleaver a unique, traditional character.
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Chan Chai Kee
Chan Chai Kee is a respected Hong Kong workshop known for crafting no-nonsense, highly functional kitchen knives built for daily use. Their tools favour practicality, balance and straightforward performance — the kind of dependable blades trusted across generations of professional and home cooks.
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Carbon Steel
Carbon steel offers exceptional sharpness and edge retention with a lively, tactile sharpening experience. It takes an extremely fine edge and performs beautifully with proper care, developing a protective patina over time.
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Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry thoroughly with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic chopping boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely in a block, on a magnetic rack or in a saya cover.
• Sharpen with whetstones for the best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will naturally form a patina — this is normal and protective.
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Specifications
• Blade shape: Chinese Cleaver
• Maker: Chan Chai Kee
• Construction: Mono Steel
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Blade finish: Kurouchi
• Handle: Wood
• Edge grind: 50/50
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Age Restriction
You must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. By placing an order, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement. Community Cutlery may request age verification and may withhold delivery if suitable proof is not provided.
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.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
