Nakiri / Chukabocho · Hand-forged
4.7 · 105 reviewsNakiri / Chukabocho Full Tang Steel Cleaver
A hand-forged vegetable cleaver. Double-edged high-carbon blade for clean julienne and brunoise cuts, plus a safety sheath for storage.
- Full tang Chinese-style vegetable cleaver (Chukabocho)
- Heavy-duty steel blade for chopping vegetables & herbs
- Traditional wooden handle, balanced for precision work
- Free worldwide delivery + 180-day money-back guarantee
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- Lifetime warranty We stand behind it
- 180-day returns Plenty of time to decide
- 4.7★ rated From 105 verified reviews
The blade
Why the Nakiri / Chukabocho?
A hand-forged, double-bevelled high-carbon steel cleaver that sits between a light nakiri and a heavy Chinese chukabocho: tall enough to keep your knuckles clear, heavy enough for hard produce.
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18 cm
Straight blade
Meets the board along its whole length: no rocking, no sawing.
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10 cm
Blade height
Generous knuckle clearance, and it doubles as a bench scraper.
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435 g
Weight
Enough mass to power through swede and squash.
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Hand
Forged
Hand-forged and heat-treated high-carbon steel for edge retention.
Specifications
- Blade
- Hand-forged high-carbon steel, 18 cm
- Edge
- Double bevel, straight
- Size
- 33 cm overall, 10 cm tall, 4 mm spine, 435 g
- In the box
- Knife and safety sheath
Care
- Use on wood or plastic boards only
- Hand wash and dry straight away: high-carbon steel can mark if left wet
- Store it in the safety sheath it comes with
- Not for bones or frozen food
In your kitchen
Built for the veg drawer.
Julienne, brunoise and hard-skinned squash: the tall, straight blade does it in one clean push, then scoops it all off the board.
How it compares
Nakiri vs the usual suspects
| Feature | Nakiri | Supermarket knife | German steel knife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting feel | Effortless, clean cuts with light pressure | Tears and squashes soft food | Clean, but needs more force |
| Stays sharp | Hand-forged, heat-treated high-carbon edge | Dulls quickly | Needs honing more often |
| Precision work | Straight edge meets the board for clean push cuts | Thick, clumsy blade | Heavier, thicker blade |
| Value | A hand-forged cleaver for R$ 529,00 | Cheap, but replaced often | Premium prices for softer steel |
| Feature | Nakiri | Supermarket | German |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting feel | Yes | No | Partly |
| Stays sharp | Yes | No | Partly |
| Precision work | Yes | No | Partly |
| Value | Yes | Partly | No |
Loved in home and pro kitchens
Based on 105 reviews
I have to start with the great customer service after my concerns about tracking the order.
The knife is balanced, sharp and beautiful. Given it's flat side it's also great for scooping up chopped food. It's not light, but reassuringly strong.
Very good knife.
Thank you
Very sharp knife (it can cut paper easily), very fast delivery Nice handmade knife, absolutely recommended.
Fast shipping, Very sharp out of the box. I am very satisfied especially for the low price.
Excellent product. i love it.
In professional kitchens
Trusted by professional chefs
Chefs who use Santoku knives
Gaetano Farucci
Head Chef, Caractère
Giuseppe Biuso
Executive Chef, Il Cappero (Michelin-starred)
Umang Patidar
Claridge's
Edisson Restrepo Hernandez
Las Chilmoleras
Alessandro Sana
Cacciari
Ross Gregor
MasterChef UK
Francesco Arena
Regina Elena 57
Alessandro Fiacco
Singer Palace
Julian George Howells
Merchant Navy C.O.C.
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Keep it razor sharp
Add the whetstone set
Four grits and an angle guide: everything you need to keep your Nakiri edge sharp for years.
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Good to know
Can it chop bones?
No. The thin, hard edge is built for clean vegetable cuts, not impact. For bones, use a dedicated meat cleaver.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash and dry it straight away: high-carbon steel can mark if it’s left wet.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping is free worldwide on every order. Most orders arrive within 7–10 business days; remote areas can take a little longer.
What if it’s not right for me?
You have 180 days to return it, as long as it's complete, undamaged and in its original packaging.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Every Nakiri knife is covered by our lifetime warranty.
Ready when you are
Clean, effortless veg prep, every time.
Bring it home and feel the difference on your very first chop.
- Lifetime warranty
- 180-day returns
- Free worldwide shipping
