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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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Step 1, Rinse
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.
Really solid knife this, sharp as anything out the box. It's a touch heavier than I'd like for fine chopping but you get used to it and it powers through veg and meat no problem. The anti rust coating seems to be holding up well too.
Got this for my husband as he's been wanting a proper Chinese cleaver for ages. He's used it every day since, absolutely lovely balance and the edge out the box is sharp as anything. Did a big pile of veg for a stir fry and it just glides through. The blade's got a nice weight but not exhausting. Came well packaged too. Only had it a few weeks but so far so good, proper bit of kit for the price.
Really good cleaver this, sharp and handles meat and veg no bother. Slightly heavier than I was expecting and took me a couple goes to get used to the handle shape but now I'm fine with it. Wish it came in an 8 inch maybe but for fifty quid cant complain. The anti-rust coating seems to be doing its job as well.
got this cleaver for myself after my old one went walkies. Havent used anything else since it arrived. The blade is stupid sharp, went through a butternut squash like butter. Bit heavier than I expected but in a good way, the weight does the work for you. Came well packaged with a little oil on the blade so no rust straight away. Very happy with it.
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.
