CCK Chopper 8.5" Carbon Steel Dual Purpose Cleaver

CCK chopper with polished finish carbon steel blade Dual purpose heavy Chinese cleaver with the front 2/3 of the blade being thinner for slicing boneless meats and veggies, while the back 1/3 is thicker for heavier jobs like chopping through small poultry bones Barrel shaped wood handle with metal bolster and stick tang that's folded over at the handle end 8.5 x 4.5" blade with a 4.5mm spine and weighs 1.3 lbs Chan Chi Kee ("CCK") has been forging Chinese chef's knives for over 100 years and have become known all over the world for their high performance Made in Hong Kong Note: This CCK cleaver is made of carbon steel (not stainless); the blade will rust if not cared for properly and will form a darkened patina over time. These knives frequently exhibit imperfections in fit & finish which are not considered a defect.