SHI BA ZI ZUO Kitchen Knife 8 Inches Versatile Butcher Cleaver Chopper Knife Slicing Meat Chopping Bones for Home Kitchen and Restaurant

Shi Ba Zi Zuo Knifes And Cleavers Are Found Throughout Asia , Its A Real Find To Have Access To Them Through Amazon , There Are So Many Varieties Of “ Fake” Knifes On The Internet, It’s Nice To Be Able To Obtain A REAL CHINESE CLEAVER, And Several Models At That , These Metal Handled Ones Are Used By Day And Line Cooks And Stand Up To A Good Amount Of Abuse , As There Past On During Shifts , It’ll Add A Really Nice Touch To Any Kitchen Blade Pile!! Get A Couple !! You Won’t Hate It They Are A Great Price Point And Made Of Quality Materials A lot Of Fun To Use !! With A Little Care And Good Cutting Boards They’ll Last A Long Time BD!!

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I ordered this Chinese cleaver because I wanted a one-piece cleaver. Lighter knives can have riveted handles, but I wasn't confident buying something this heavy that might separate from the handle. I was definitely not disappointed. This cleaver is heavy, so I have to handle it carefully. I find that I can use it to slice thinly while resting the wide blade against my knuckles, but I can also use it to cut through produce parts destined for the compost bin. I had a bunch of corn cobs recently from an overwhelming desire for fresh corn-on-the-cob, and I used the cleaver to chop the cobs for the compost bin. When I relaxed and just let the cleaver do its job, the cobs were demolished and ready for the bin in no time. The Chinese cleaver is a tool that you must practice with and learn how to use, but I am so glad to now have a reliable one in my kitchen. I'm taking classes from a Chinese chef, and he has encouraged me to get one and work with it. Now I am so glad that I bought this product. This one is heavy, but I feel it is safer that lighter cleavers that have riveted handles. Highly recommended.

I would give this knife 5 stars for chopping chickens and hard vegetables, however I would only give it a 3 for slicing. It is a good knife, it holds the edge very well and does a very good job chopping. However this is not a knife for slicing, because the blade is thick, the surface is very rough and it has a very steep edge angle. If you need a slicing knife, BOAMLONA Cleaver & Chef Hybrid Knife - 7" - Premium 9Cr18Mov HC Steel for less than $20 at Amazon is a great knife. I purchased both of these knives and the Boamlona is fantastic for slicing.

Disclosure: Both knives I bought from this company with my own money so this is an honest overview of what I think so far….After purchasing the 8” cleaver from this company…I was definitely impressed with the value to cost ratio and how much of a veggie slicing beast the thing was…to the point that I ordered this knife as well… It did not disappoint.This knife has a Nice edge outta the box…The blade has a nice useable profile to facilitate all styles of cutting, whether you like push/pull cuts, chopping or rocking style. I prep a lot of veggies and boneless meat and this knife works great for either.I use these knifes daily in my home kitchen and the factory edge, although slightly more coarse, is holding up well after 3-4+ months of use with just a minor touch up on a honing rod here or there.Both of these knives have a solid construction and are built solid but simple. The blade has got good weight without being too heavy…It has a nice brushed finish that doesn’t show scratches..The handle has a good feel and has a nice classic look to it…Lil mineral oil on the handle every now and again to keep it hydrated and these will probably last a long time. …The blade has a stainless cladding layer which makes it very rust resistant..that being said… you should always hand wash and dry kitchen knives that you want to last.If you’re on the fence about one of these…Don’t Hesitate and purchase this knife and the 8” or 9” cleaver too..Solid kitchen tools.

I have 3 SHI BA ZI ZUO knives, including the 9" model. I enjoy the laminated and excellent construction and heat-treating technology they use, which is superior to the "old school" cleavers used in many traditional Chinese restaurants, but I'm old.It weighs 1 lb. 3 oz. according to my scale, so it's a big boy. Balance is about 5.5" inches from the tip. The blade measures approx. 8 and 1/8" long and i4" wide. It tapers slightly towards the tip.I have so far found this more useful han the offers from Lamson, Dexter Russell, etc. due to its heft and ease of honing/sharpening.Managing the heft is a matter of technique and letting the knife "drive" itself. While I no longer work a cleaver all day long this is a nice alternative to the lighter-weight offerings which can be fatiguing due to extra effort required in the cut.This came very sharp, but I always hone the edge with a steel before serious work. I've had NO issues making 1/16" to 1/32' segments. I have other knives for tissue-thin cutting. It has proven capable in segmenting pork ribs and chicken bones with no visible damage to the edge.It's unibody construction also makes it easy to clean and it would easily pass food-inspection standards.I would buy this again.

Love it for chopping veggies that are a bit harder such as butternut squash or raw sweet potatoes. I love the weight, the sharpness and the ease of chopping, and the price!!