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Master Hattori became 80 years old. In Japan, a person's 80th birthday is commemorated with a special celebration called 傘寿 / Sanjyu. To celebrate his special anniversary year, and also his proud achievements as a Master craftsman, Hattori has decided to produce a Special Limited Edition Collection of knives called the 傘 San Series.
The Hattori 傘 San Series knife collection will feature special, very limited production models, which Master Hattori can no longer produce in large quantites due to the rarity or limited availability of handle materials or blade materials.
Master Hattori is a Grand Master blade smith with over 60 years of knife making experience. He has devoted tremendous time and energy to making the finest knives, which have received praise from knife industry experts from around the world.
About 10 years ago, JCK carried a truly iconic Chinese Cleaver.
Despite its popularity, this large-bladed, high-hardness VG-10 solid steel Chinese Cleaver was eventually discontinued, as the grinding & sharpening process for such a demanding blade proved exceptionally difficult to maintain at the required standard.
We are thrilled to announce that this Hattori Distinctive Chinese Cleaver knife has now been revived — in very limited quantities — as part of the exclusive Hattori 傘 SAN Limited Edition. This is almost certainly the last time a Chinese Cleaver of this caliber, crafted from solid VG-10 steel, will ever be produced.
The blade is made of solid VG-10 Cobalt Steel (HRC60 to 61). Even though it is simple appearance, we can feel the Hattori's detailed works high level of craftsmanship from finely hand sharpened and polished blade.
For the handle material, Hattori selected the simple and practical Black Wood Micarta with confidence. The perfect shape and contours of the handles further showcases Hattori's fine custom handwork. "Durable" and "Simple" are the words that best describe the new Hattori FH Series Chinese Cleaver with Black Wood Micarta Handle.
The Chinese Cleaver is a highly versatile general-purpose kitchen knife that can be used to slice, chop, mince, scrape, and even crush ingredients. The tall blade of the Chinese Cleaver enables it to be safely guided with the knuckles of your free hand when 'tap chopping', 'push cutting', or 'pull cutting'. This makes it possible to cut large fruit and vegetables, such as cabbages, easily and safely.
Knife Model: Hattori 傘 SAN Limited Edition, Solid VG-10 SAN-CC2 Chinese Cleaver (Black Wood-Micarta Handle)
Blade Material: Solid VG-10 Stainless Steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle Material: Black Wood-Micarta Handle with Stainless Steel Bolster
Saya Included: No.
| Chinese Cleaver Cutting edge length: 212mm Total Length: 334mm Blade Thickness: 3.4mm Blade Width: 90mm Handle Length: 120mm Total Weight: 499g |
This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use.
For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand use with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened 50/50 without problems.
We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and sharp edge with your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for long times.
Important
This is the Stainless steel blade kitchen knife that has a good rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.
