Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Chinese Cleaver/Chuka 195mmThe Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Chinese Cleaver is a 195mm Chuka Bocho best fit for users requiring a broad rectangular blade for slicing, dicing, and scooping large volumes of vegetables and meat. This double bevel profile features a 90mm heel height and a defined tip that enables scoring and carving tasks on tall produce. The wide blade surface facilitates crushing garlic and transferring prepared ingredients directly from the cutting board to the

The stainless san-mai construction provides corrosion resistance while maintaining the artistic Anmon design developed by maker Go Yoshizawa in Aomori

The blade features an etched rainbow damascus finish and is thin behind the edge

Weighing 233g with a heel height of 37mm and spine thickness of 3

The san-mai stainless construction requires standard care and is relatively hard to sharpen due to the powdered steel composition

making every cut smooth and effortless

offering exceptional edge sharpness and retention while maintaining toughness through added vanadium

as the flat edge ensures full board contact for clean separation without rocking

and weighs 195g

2 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1

It is famously carried by Konosuke Sakai as a sub-brand

placing this geometry on the thicker side within the workhorse grind category

though it remains reactive at the exposed edge