Made in Japan Chopper Knife / Clever Knife, Total Length: Approximately 290mm

Japanese-made Chopper Knife (Cleaver)

High-Grade Yasumatsu Hagane Steel HPC 57

*This knife has been used extensively.*

- This is a knife suitable for chopping through hard ingredients like fish bones and bird bones due to its weight.
- Also recommended for outdoor use.
- The blade is made of cutlery steel and is prone to rust. After use, wash with hot water (or water), and carefully wipe the blade dry with a cloth, paying attention to the sharp edge.
However, it is already rusted.
This is a well-seasoned, vintage item.

Blade Grind: Double-bevel Blade Length: 170mm
Blade Width: 63mm (at tip)
Blade Material: Stainless Cutlery Steel
Origin: Shimane (Made in Japan)
[From the Internet]
Explanation of High-Grade Yasumatsu Hagane Steel HPC 57 engraved on the knife blade.
In conclusion, this is an engraving indicating the steel specifications that certify the quality and material of the knife.
Meaning of the Engraving
High-Grade Yasumatsu Hagane Steel (Kōkyū Yasumatsu Hagane Kō):
Yasumatsu is presumed to be a proprietary steel brand name that follows or is related to the traditional Yasukihagane from Shimane Prefecture. It indicates a high-carbon steel (hagane) with very high hardness and excellent sharpness.
HPC:
In the context of knives, it often refers to an abbreviation such as High Carbon Steel / High Performance Carbon, indicating a material with excellent cutting performance.
57:
This likely refers to the Rockwell hardness (HRC) value, indicating the hardness of the blade. HRC 57 is a practical hardness that balances chip resistance and ease of sharpening, suitable for household to professional Chinese cleavers and choppers.

Properties of this Knife
Emphasis on Sharpness: Because carbon steel (hagane) is used, it offers extremely sharp cutting performance compared to stainless steel.
Maintenance: Since hagane steel rusts easily, the key to longevity is to immediately remove dirt after use and completely wipe off moisture.

This knife is a reliable tool, suitable for tough cooking tasks like chopping through bone-in meat using its weight.

We ask that those who understand and are not concerned with minor details please consider purchasing.

Please note that the last image of the deba knife is for reference only and is not included with this item!