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Blade Length
7"
Steel Type
Japanese Stainless SteelCompare →
Handle
Hardwood
Knife Type
Cleaver (中華包丁)Compare →
Best For
Chopping, Slicing, Dicing
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Toyo 豊川 7" Stainless Steel Cleaver 中華包丁
Introducing the Toyo 豊川 Hand-Forged Japanese Stainless Steel Cleaver by Shimeru, an essential tool for culinary enthusiasts who value precision and craftsmanship. This meticulously designed cleaver features a 7-inch blade expertly crafted from premium Japanese stainless steel, renowned for its robustness and sharpness.
Enhancing the blade's durability and performance is an anti-rust oil coating, ensuring long-lasting protection against corrosion and maintaining its pristine condition, even with frequent use. This feature makes it ideal for the demands of both professional kitchens and home chefs who require reliability and ease of maintenance.
The cleaver's design is completed with a carefully crafted hardwood handle, providing a comfortable and secure grip during any cutting task. The handle's natural beauty and durable construction ensure both a stylish appearance and a balanced feel in the hand, ideal for precision chopping, slicing, and dicing.
With its combination of superior materials and thoughtful design, the Toyo Hand-Forged Cleaver stands as a testament to traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern technology. Enhance your kitchen's efficiency and elegance with this indispensable culinary companion.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises. Just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15° (compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives), our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Got this as a birthday present for myself and honestly it's brilliant. Used it every day for the last fortnight to prep stir frys and it glides through carrots and cabbage. Bit heavier than my old one but in a good way, feels properly solid. The edge is wicked sharp and the anti-rust coating seems to be doing its job after washing. Came in a nice little box too.
It's ok I suppose. Arrived quick and well packaged which was a plus. The blade is sharp enough but nothing special, I was expecting more for fifty quid honestly. Handle feels a bit light and plasticky compared to the rest of the knife. Does fine for slicing veg and chicken breast but I keep reaching for my old carbon steel one. Might keep it as a spare.
Been using this cleaver for a couple of weeks now, mainly for Chinese-style cooking - slicing beef for stir fries, chopping veg, that sort of thing. The 7 inch blade is just the right size for my small kitchen and the steel holds an edge really well. I was a bit worried it would be too heavy but actually it's balanced nicely and does most of the work for you. The anti-rust coating seems to be doing its job, no spots or anything after washing. My old one used to need sharpening constantly, this is a massive upgrade. Delivery was quick and it came well oiled in a cardboard sleeve.
Bought this for me dad for his birthday, he does a lot of Chinese cooking. He said the blade is proper sharp out the box and the weight feels spot on. Came well packaged too. Top notch.
Bought this for my partner who's a bit of a kitchen knife nerd and he reckons it's the best cleaver he's used for the price. The blade's got a nice heft to it but still feels nimble when you're chopping herbs or garlic. We've had it a couple months now and the edge is holding up really well, no rust at all. Only slight thing is the handle took a day or two to get used to because it's a bit different from our western knives but now he loves it.
Got this cleaver last week and it's honestly brilliant. Properly sharp out the box and the anti-rust coating is a nice touch. Made short work of a butternut squash that my old knife would have bounced off.
Really good cleaver for the money. Only thing is its a touch heavier than I'm used to, does make my wrist ache after a big prep session. Edge is spot on though and cleans up easy. Would've liked an 8 inch version maybe but this does the job.
Got this cleaver for my other half who does all the stir fries. Properly sharp out the box, blitzed through a mound of veg like nothing. The blade feels solid and the weight helps with chopping through chicken bones which was a nice surprise. Been a few weeks now and still razor sharp, no rust either. For fifty quid its a steal honestly.
got this cleaver a month ago and its bloody brilliant. weight feels proper, chops through chicken bones without any struggle and the blade still looks new. the anti rust coating seems to work, i leave it out a lot (bad habit) and no spots yet. best 55 quid ive spent in ages
Bought this for my son who works in a kitchen, he says its spot on. He's been using it daily for all the heavy prep and says the edge has held up really well, much better than the cheaper cleaver he had before. Came in a nice box as well which was a bonus. I had a go with it at his flat and even I could slice through a butternut squash without thinking about it. Proper piece of kit
