The Sentan Chinese cleaver is the traditional cleaver used by almost all chefs in Chinese kitchens. Actually is usually the only knife they use for bigger or smaller more delicate tasks. It’s a thin and light cleaver, designed mainly for vegetable cutting.

The Sentan range is made in China under the specifications required by Hatsukokoro and is forged by White-2 (Shirogami-2) carbon steel but with a stainless clad for easier maintenance and features the traditional handle of Chinese cleavers. HRC is at 62.

The 200mm takes some time to get used to but then it’s very easy to handle.

Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro
Series: Sentan
Knife type: Chinese Cleaver 200mm
Blade Length / Total length (mm): 195/295
Grind: 50/50
Finish: Kurouchi
Steel type: Shorgami-2 (White-2) – Stainless clad
Forging method: San Mai
HRC hardness: 60-61
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wood handle / stainless ferule
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,4
Blade height at heel (mm): 87
Weight (gr): 289
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