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Wusthof Classic Chinese Cleaver / Chefs Knife 18cm  Cleavers

Wüsthof Classic Chinese Cleaver - Chef's Knife 18cm

$556.93 - $556.93
$556.93
$556.93 - $556.93
$556.93
SKU 1040131818

The Wüsthof Classic Chinese Cleaver - Chef's Knife 18cm is a specialist broad-bladed knife built for decisive portioning and powerful preparation.

Key Features

  • 18 cm blade sized for high-volume vegetable or protein portioning
  • Fine straight edge
  • Precision-forged from a single piece of Wüsthof steel with a full tang and full bolster
  • Wüsthof stainless steel hardened to 58 HRC
  • Triple-riveted synthetic handle
  • Made in Solingen, Germany

Why Choose This Product

Choose this when blade height and authority matter more than fine-tip agility. Treat it as a precision slicer unless it is explicitly identified for bone work. Within the Classic range, this model stands out for the benchmark Wüsthof line: planted, traditionally balanced and built for cooks who prefer a substantial forged knife.
Simply Hospitality Notes

Despite the cleaver shape, treat this as a precision cutting tool unless the manufacturer explicitly rates it for bone. Use the broad blade for clearance and ingredient transfer, not lateral prying.

Product Guide

Keep the full cutting path clear and match the technique to the blade: controlled push cuts for vegetable profiles, decisive vertical cuts only for models specifically made for robust butchery.

Brand Guide

About Wüsthof: Wüsthof has made knives in Solingen, Germany since 1814. Its collection ranges from lighter laser-cut Gourmet knives to precision-forged Classic, Ikon, Crafter, Performer and newer everyday lines, allowing cooks to choose by weight, handle feel and finish rather than brand name alone. Quality edges should be hand washed, dried immediately and maintained regularly.

Product Details

The tall blade provides clearance and control for substantial prep, but the exact edge should be respected: fine-edged Chinese and vegetable cleavers are not substitutes for a bone cleaver. The Classic specification pairs precision-forged from a single piece of Wüsthof steel with a full tang and full bolster and triple-riveted synthetic handle to shape balance, durability and maintenance in daily use.

Best Suited To

  • High-volume vegetable or protein portioning
  • Cooks wanting a tall blade with excellent clearance
  • Tasks appropriate to the stated cleaver construction

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Wüsthof
  • Range: Classic
  • Product type: Cleaver
  • Blade length: 18 cm
  • Edge / blade profile: Fine straight edge
  • Construction: Precision-forged from a single piece of Wüsthof steel with a full tang and full bolster
  • Blade steel: Wüsthof stainless steel
  • Hardness: 58 HRC
  • Handle: Triple-riveted synthetic handle
  • Country / place of manufacture: Solingen, Germany
  • Product code: 1040131818

Care & Maintenance

Hand wash promptly in warm water with mild detergent, then dry immediately. Use wood or suitable synthetic cutting boards rather than glass, stone or metal. Store the edge protected, hone as appropriate and sharpen at an angle suited to the knife; never twist the blade or use it on frozen food or bone unless specifically designed for that work.

  • Product Colour Black, Stainless Steel
  • Dimension 18 cm
  • Weight

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