Nakiyo Heavy-Duty Chinese Cleaver, Rosewood Handle

Closed, opens at 10amIndependent shop in DowntownDirections

Available from Seattle Cutlery when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

A bit lighter than a meat cleaver but larger and heavier than most other knives, the Chinese cleaver or Chinese chef's knife is a no-nonsense tool that is favored throughout much of Asia for its versatility. Its rectangular blade is made for up-and-down chopping and can handle a variety of vegetables and proteins. Our rosewood-handled cleaver features a relatively thick, heavy blade that excels at processing meat, but is still capable of delicate vegetable chopping in skilled hands. It is crafte