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Masahiro 175mm chuka bocho (Chinese cleaver)

Regular price ¥9,600 JPY
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Specifications

The Masahiro MV Chuka Bocho is a Japanese stainless steel cleaver crafted in Seki, part of the brand’s value-driven MV series. It is designed for vegetable and meat prep (not bones). The rosewood handle ensures a comfortable grip, making it a practical choice for both home cooks and professionals.

About Masahiro

Masahiro is a Japanese knife manufacturer based in Seki, established in 1948. Along with Misono and Masamoto, it completes the "big three M" brands of Japanese cutlery. The company specializes in value-oriented knives for both professional and home use, including their MV series, which features this Chuka Bocho cleaver. Constructed with molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel (60 HRC) using the warikomi technique, this model is designed for vegetable and meat preparation. Note: Not suitable for bone cutting.

Details

  • Brand/Maker: Masahiro
  • Location: Seki, Japan
  • Knife Type: Chuka Bocho (Chinese cleaver)
  • Construction Type: warikomi
  • Steel Type: stainless
  • Core Steel: MV (molybdenum vanadium)
  • HRC: 60

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Total Length: 292mm
  • Blade Length: 175mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 81.5mm
  • Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.5mm
  • Weight: 234g
  • Edge/Bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: rosewood
  • Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
• Ships within 24-48 hours
• Online tracking included
• 30-day returns on unused items
Details

Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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