7-Inch Damascus Steel Cleaver Knife – Chinese Chef Chopper

Elevate your culinary craft with the InLeung 7-Inch Damascus Steel Cleaver Knife — a handmade forged blade engineered for precision, power, and lasting performance. Whether you're slicing vegetables, breaking down meat, or filleting fish, this versatile Chinese chef's knife delivers razor-sharp results every time.

Why You'll Love This Damascus Cleaver

• Authentic Damascus Steel Blade: Crafted from layered Damascus steel, quench-splashed at 780°C and tempered between 180°C–200°C for exceptional edge retention and a striking natural pattern.
• Handmade Forged Construction: Each blade is hand-forged for superior strength, balance, and longevity compared to stamped knives.
• Ultra-Sharp Edge (>60° Blade Angle): An aggressive blade angle ensures clean, effortless cuts through meat, fish, vegetables, and herbs.
• Stainless Steel Handle (12 cm): The full stainless steel handle provides a hygienic, corrosion-resistant grip that's easy to clean and comfortable to hold.
• Multi-Purpose Kitchen Knife: Ideal as a cleaver, vegetable chopper, meat slicer, fish knife, and everyday Chinese chef's knife.
• Eco-Friendly & Certified: Holds CE/EU, FCM, CIQ, EEC, LFGB, and SGS certifications — no high-concern chemicals, built responsibly.

Specifications

• Knife Type: Cleaver / Chinese Chef Knife
• Blade Material: Damascus Steel
• Blade Length: 17.5 cm (approx. 7 inches)
• Handle Material: Stainless Steel
• Handle Length: 12 cm
• Blade Angle: >60°
• Blade Finish: Handmade Forged
• Certifications: CE/EU, FCM, CIQ, EEC, LFGB, SGS
• Country of Origin: Made in Mainland China

Safe Handling Tips

• Always keep this knife out of reach of children.
• Never point the blade or tip toward yourself or others.
• If the knife falls, step back — do not attempt to catch it by hand.
• Test sharpness with paper or food, never with your fingers.

Perfect For

Home cooks, professional chefs, and culinary enthusiasts who demand a high-quality, visually stunning knife for everyday kitchen tasks — from slicing vegetables to breaking down proteins with confidence and control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes Damascus steel different from regular stainless steel for a cleaver knife?

A: Damascus steel is created by layering and folding multiple types of steel together, then forging them into a single blade. This process results in a distinctive wave-like pattern on the blade surface and produces a knife with excellent edge retention, strength, and sharpness — qualities that standard stamped stainless steel blades often can't match.

Q: Is this Damascus cleaver knife suitable for both meat and vegetables?

A: Absolutely. The InLeung 7-inch Damascus cleaver is designed as a multi-purpose Chinese chef's knife. Its sharp, wide blade is ideal for chopping and slicing vegetables, mincing herbs, slicing fish, and breaking down cuts of meat — making it a single go-to tool for most kitchen prep tasks.

Q: How should I care for and clean this Damascus steel knife?

A: Hand washing is strongly recommended. Rinse the blade promptly after use, dry thoroughly with a soft cloth, and store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip. Avoid prolonged soaking or dishwasher use, as this can dull the edge and affect the stainless steel handle's finish over time.