The real thing carbon steel Chinese cleaver

[RPCookin]

i agree, but i've almost given up on looking for stuff that's made in america.

i'll have to look at dexter as you'd mentioned.

My stainless Chinese cleaver was made in the USA. It was sold through Cutlery World out of Chattanooga, TN. My guess is that they are out of business since Google doesn't find a reference for them. I've had this one for more than 20 years, but it looks like new because I never use it. Maybe one day it will become a collectible. It's still in the original box.

 

[frenchguycooking]

My stainless Chinese cleaver was made in the USA. It was sold through Cutlery World out of Chattanooga, TN. My guess is that they are out of business since Google doesn't find a reference for them. I've had this one for more than 20 years, but it looks like new because I never use it. Maybe one day it will become a collectible. It's still in the original box.

Got any picture of it ?

 

[RPCookin]

Got any picture of it ?

Here it is:

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Here it is:

I had one like that, finally gave it to my brother, it was just too heavy for me to control.

 

[jharris]

Here's mine.

I was doing a kitchen remodel years ago and the client was going to toss it.

I don't know if its carbon steel or not.



I've always been very curious what is written on the blade. Does anyone here read Chinese?

 

[frenchguycooking]

Here it is:

Looks really nice.

 

[frenchguycooking]

Here's mine.

I was doing a kitchen remodel years ago and the client was going to toss it.

I don't know if its carbon steel or not.

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I've always been very curious what is written on the blade. Does anyone here read Chinese?

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This one sure got a rough look !
Little question : What is a kitchen remodel ?

 

[Andy M.]

...What is a kitchen remodel ?

Remodeling a kitchen usually involves replacing the floor, cabinets and appliances with new.

 

[jharris]

Many of our remodels require removing interior or exterior walls and pouring new foundations outside the original footprint of the home to expand a small kitchen into a larger one.

Remodels involve dust control, demolition, framing, including a new roof system, insulation roofing, electrical, plumbing, hvac, drywall, paint, countertops, flooring, cabinets back splashes,......and all associated inspections

 

[Addie]

I believe at the very beginning someone asked if the cleaver was forged steel. If it Chinese, then it should be. After all their woks are. And it certainly looks like forged steel. It doesn't have that shiny look that SS has.

 

[jharris]

Well by all indications my cleaver is Chinese and probably forged steel.

I have no idea if what that means in terms of strength, holding an edge, best sharpening method etc.

Its not all shiny and pretty but I think it has character and I've enjoyed using it.

 

[Andy M.]

Forging is a process. Picture a blacksmith with a hammer and anvil. It involves shaping steel with pressure. The process can make a stronger product. However, the content of the steel that is being forged will impact the strength/hardness/quality of the forged product. So if you forge the proper steel into a cleaver, it will take a sharp edge and hold it for a long time.

Bottom line, if its performance makes you happy, that's all you need.

 

[jharris]

Thank you Andy,

I watched this PBS documentary on the making of a Samurai sword...

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/secrets-samurai-sword.html

and if I'm not mistaken the process for Damascus steel is similar in that it is folded repeatedly during forging.

What any of this has to do with Chinese cleavers is beyond me and it seems I'm off on another tangent.

Just curious about things y'know?

So, back on track...

Sharpening a Chinese cleaver

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIycmyzrcF0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Martin Yan...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V37Pc45P4HA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRrsifp2FpA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Helen Chen...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT5iDlaO22g&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Khoan Vong...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IrHLrzIBic&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A balloon for a cutting board? Now way you say? No ones that good right?...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV_FAeJrSSw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Addie]

On the side of my screen ads pop up covering whatever subject is on the screen. For this one about cleavers, the ads are all about sharpening knives in my local area. I just noticed an ad for pro chefs to rent knives. Now I know knives are very expensive, but I have always thought that pro chefs treat them like they are made of 24K gold. And rightly so. They fit their hand as an extension of their fingers. They guard them as if they were in Fort Knox. So why in the world would any pro chef want to rent knives?

 

[GotGarlic]

Maybe to provide them to helpers for an event? Chefs that do catering might hire people as needed for private events.

 

[Addie]

Maybe to provide them to helpers for an event? Chefs that do catering might hire people as needed for private events.

Oh yeh. I didn't think of that. Not everyone can afford to have a personal array of expensive knives.

 

[buckytom]

a friend who owns a pub/restaurant in nyc rents his knives. he explains that it's just much easier to allow someone else keep them clean and sharp, and it keeps someone else in business.

even though they're not the prettiest things, the chefs love them, and the bartenders hate them.

all the bartenders need them for is slicing lemons and limes, but the go through the citrus, and fingers, and the occasional customer who "borrows" one for his steak at the bar like light sabres.

 

[jharris]

On the side of my screen ads pop up covering whatever subject is on the screen. For this one about cleavers, the ads are all about sharpening knives in my local area. I just noticed an ad for pro chefs to rent knives. Now I know knives are very expensive, but I have always thought that pro chefs treat them like they are made of 24K gold. And rightly so. They fit their hand as an extension of their fingers. They guard them as if they were in Fort Knox. So why in the world would any pro chef want to rent knives?

I know what you mean Addie.

I lend tools of any kind to very very few people.

They are an extension of ourselves and as such deserve tender treatment and respect.

When I'm cooking away from home I bring along my own knives and anything else I think I might need for the job at hand.

If I get the feeling that my host might be offended by this I find a tactful way to assure them that I just didn't want to make their own tools unavailable to them.

 

[Addie]

I know what you mean Addie.

I lend tools of any kind to very very few people.

They are an extension of ourselves and as such deserve tender treatment and respect.

When I'm cooking away from home I bring along my own knives and anything else I think I might need for the job at hand.

If I get the feeling that my host might be offended by this I find a tactful way to assure them that I just didn't want to make their own tools unavailable to them.

Thoughtful guest.