Japanese Cleaver Knife Damascus Steel 67 Layers Blade Length 17.50 cm, Sycamore Handle, Shiori

Quick Facts — SHI-317 Cleaver knife

• Model: SHI-317
• EAN: 5903839939242
• Type: Japanese cleaver
• Blade length: 17.50 cm
• Blade material: Damascus steel, 67 layers
• Handle: Sycamore wood

Haku is a Japanese cleaver with a broad blade for dividing, chopping and carrying large pieces of meat and vegetables, made by Shiori in the Chairo Haku series. The blade is 17.50 cm long and forged from genuine Damascus steel with 67 layers.

The layered structure gives a blade that is both hard and flexible. The sycamore handle is profiled for a secure, comfortable grip during longer cutting tasks.

When does the SHI-317 cleaver make the most sense?

The SHI-317 cleaver suits dividing large pieces of meat and vegetables, where the broad blade gives cutting support and allows the cut material to be carried. The 17.50 cm blade length keeps it manageable even without long experience of this knife type.

How the SHI-317 cleaver is used in the kitchen

In kitchen work the Haku is used for tasks where blade width and weight are an advantage:

• Cleaving and portioning larger pieces of meat.
• Chopping and slicing vegetables.
• Moving cut material directly on the blade.

Technical Specifications

A fit for: Restaurant chefs.; Butchers and charcutiers.; Catering cooks.; Head chefs.

Typical settings: Restaurant kitchens.; Butchery and charcuterie.; Catering.; Commercial kitchens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the SHI-317 cleaver suitable for portioning large pieces of meat?

Yes, the SHI-317 cleaver has a broad 67-layer Damascus steel blade made for cutting and chopping large pieces of meat and vegetables. The blade length is 17.50 cm.

How does the SHI-317 cleaver differ from other chef knives?

The SHI-317 cleaver has a broad blade that can also carry cut material, whereas a standard chef knife has a narrower blade. The blade is forged from 67-layer Damascus steel and the handle is sycamore wood.