Chinese chef's knife

Discover the Chinese chef's knife on KnifeLeader! This knife is also known as a Chinese cleaver, thanks to its distinctive shape. Its blade measures between 15 and 20cm in length, but what makes it special is its height of around 10cm! Originally, the Chinese cleaver was used by butchers to cut up animal carcasses and extract the various cuts of meat. That's why it resembles a cleaver. However, over the years, the use of the Chinese chef's knife has evolved to become a versatile kitchen knife for all cuts in Chinese cuisine. Today, with your Chinese chef's knife, you can slice vegetables, chop herbs or cut tendons and bones from meats with ease. A real all-purpose kitchen knife used by professional chefs!