SHAN ZU Cleaver Knife, Japanese Kitchen Knives 7 Inch High-Carbon German Butcher Chef Knives Stainless Steel Sharp Chopper Chinese Carving Knife Professional Utility Knife with Pakkawood Handle

Does what it says. Sharp enough and weighty enough for any chopping

Mega sharp, good quality, pretty much the only knife I use now. Not too big, looks great, handle survives the dishwasher just fine too!

good quality

A great all rounder knife for home cooks, effective and versatile. Shan Zu have a mixed reputation, most of it earned, but they don't lie about their knives, you're getting what you pay for and what is described, they're reliable. This knife is fantastic for home cooking, and relatively easy to learn to use compared to a western knife. It will take a bit of getting used to if you don't typically use cleavers, but I find it does all the jobs I need it to well. The reason I say it's good for home cooking, rather than all purposes, is because unless you're a stronger and more energetic person, it can become tiring to use because it's quite a hefty blade. I could chop about 3-5 kilos of onions with this by the time I get tired, ditto for potatoes and root vegetables (though they have a tendency to stick to the blade due to its flat grind. The largely flat grind makes it a bit of a pain to sharpen, but the blade itself is hard and stands up to most work, even chopping smaller poultry bones. Any bone an inch or thicker though and you may find your knife chipped in my experience. A benefit of the grind is that the side of the blade can be used to crush and grind garlic with salt very well. Overall, it's a nice knife, especially for the price, id recommend a smaller knife to anyone with smaller hands or less mass than the average cook. Likewise to less experienced cooks.

Sharp, well balanced, perfect for preparing Chinese food. It’s very easy to end up with too many knives so as a retired chef I have tried to minimise my knife collection. This cleaver is the final piece of my knife set. I now have a set of 6 knives that I can use to prepare anything I need to. This maker is a recent addition and their knives are very good value for money and sit very well alongside my other knives.

Good quality knife.

This knife isn’t just a kitchen tool—it’s a game changer. When it arrived, I half expected a medieval knight to deliver it to me, declaring it "Excalibur of the Kitchen." It’s absurdly sharp—so sharp that I’m pretty sure it sliced through time itself when I cut through a particularly stubborn bone. Swinging this thing around makes you feel like a butcher, a chef, and a lumberjack all rolled into one. Vegetables? Sliced. Meat? Obliterated. Cutting board? Slightly terrified. Be warned, though—this cleaver is not for the faint of heart or the weak of wrist. It demands respect. Use it responsibly, or your countertop (and possibly your toes) will pay the price. In summary, this cleaver is less of a knife and more of a life choice. Buy it if you’re ready to channel your inner Viking every time you make dinner. Just don’t let it catch you looking at other knives—you’ll hurt its feelings.

Handle broke after 2 months!

Je l'utilise très souvent en cuisine. Le poids et le tranchant permettent de couper une tranche de saucisson très sec, de viande ou de tomate de 1mm sans difficulté. Un vrai plaisir. Attention quand mėme, il est nécessaire de l'entretenir avec une bonne pierre d'affûtage. J'en ai offert un en cadeau à une relation qui a été bluffée par une démonstration que j'ai faite.

Husband is in love with this knife!

This knife has proven to be an excellent addition to the kitchen. I truly appreciate how effortlessly it slices through vegetables, meat, and fish.

The knife has a great weight and feel and the edge was quite good when received. I will have to see how it lasts over time and how it holds an edge, but for now it seems great.

刃が結構鋭利ですので、手指に当たらないよう気をつけてください、 押すだけでも切れますので力はそんなに要りません、すーっと切れます。骨と骨のつなぎ目に合わせて包丁を入れた後に、包丁の重みと反動を使って 切るようにすることで、簡単に切ることができました。とても頑丈で刃こぼれもせず使えていますので、十分満足しました。