Curated Set: Chuka Bocho
Curated Set: Chuka Bocho
Curated Set: Chuka Bocho
Curated Set: Chuka Bocho
Curated Set: Chuka Bocho
Curated Set: Chuka Bocho
$585.00

Curated Set: Chuka Bocho

*PLEASE READ ALL ASPECTS RELATED TO THIS KNIFE BEFORE YOU PURCHASE*

Thinly sliced, translucent. Plated simply with citrus and shoyu. Pit buried ceramic from Yamagi San, a good neighbor and friend. Thank you for your kindness and art.

Details:

  • Chuka Bocho is Japanese for "Chinese Cleaver"
  • Perfect for all aspects in the kitchen from slicing tomatoes, carving meat or smashing garlic
  • 13" overall length
  • Blade is 7 1/4" long (185mm) with a 3" (76mm) heal
  • Handle is 5 1/4" (133mm) long
  • Blade is Japanese White Steel #2
  • Handle is flamed oak with a hammered copper ferrule and end button
  • PLEASE READ BELOW:
  • What this knife IS-
  •               Exclusive to ME Speak Design
  •               Large and brilliant. A cross between a large Nakiri and a cleaver 
  •               Blade hand forged by Yoshimitsu San in Nagasaki, Japan.
  •               Handle and ferrule handmade by us here at ME Speak Design.
  •               Blade is Japanese White High Carbon Steel #2
  •               Blade is forged and ground thin for intricate work
  •               White #2 steel is known for it's hardness but ease in sharpening
  •               You must use a stone or strop to sharpen
  •               Not a friend of acidic foods
  •               Brilliant
  • What this knife IS NOT-
  •               Small
  •               Meant as your first knife
  •               Stainless. Meaning it WILL rust if not taken care of
  •               Thick bladed and able to cut through anything, including bone
  •               Able to be run in the dish washer

Care:

  • Hand wash only.  Wash immediately after use.
  • Patina is your friend 

Shipping:

  • In Stock, ships within 7 business days