Lamson Chinese Vegetable Cleaver, Walnut Handle, 12.25"
Score By Feature
OveReview Final Score
Product Description
Questions & Answers
There are two in my possession. The older one says This product is made in the United States. There was a newer one that said (Lamson, Stainless Steel) The calligraphy above the trade name on the two knives is different between them, and there you have it. LAMSON, WESTFIELD, MA, USA, (33060) also. A more expensive knife would not be as good as the older knife.
Selected User Reviews For Lamson Chinese Vegetable Cleaver, Walnut Handle, 12.25"
This knife is beautifully made and has a sturdy feel to it. This knife has quickly become my favorite! The cuts are smooth and straight, and the size and shape of its blade make it a handy tool for scooping up chopped vegetables from the cutting board and putting them in My recommendation is that you really ought to get this knife, especially if you chop a lot of vegetables!.
Despite the minor difficulties I encountered, I am generally pleased with this knife. It was the only major knife type I had not yet acquired, and I really enjoy using it for cutting carrots, celery, and other "short" vegetables (excluding If I use it for too long, I get really bad callouses on the side of my index finger. However, I do like its heft and balance, and the fact that you can scoop up your vegetables all at once to put them in a Only a limited amount of edge retention occurs I have to sharpen it regularly, and so far I have only sharpened it once with my diamond sharpener. I would buy from them.
When I received the cleaver, I realized that the handle was a bit small for someone with my I love the knife's design, and I think it would make a wonderful addition to my kitchen set!.
had a loose handle problem over time (I have 2 of them). I jammed a few shims into them and now they work like a charm. There is one, which is 12 years old but does not have any chips on the edge, which I use. The cleaver is specifically for cutting vegetables, not meat or all-purpose knives. I don't think I can chop bones with it because it's lightweight and full size. For that, you should get yourself a Dexter.
This has both a hold and an edge.
It is very easy to sharpen, easy to quickly slice or chop vegetables, and it is very easy to slide the knife under the cut vegetables and carry them to the In my opinion, the Chinese vegetable knife is more convenient to use than Japanese vegetable knives because the Chinese knife has a much larger blade, which makes it much easier to handle. It is not heavy even though the knife has a large blade. Be sure to keep the blade sharp and coat it in olive oil. A quality item you will enjoy for a long time to come. The first time I used my Chinese vegetable cleaver to cut frozen chicken, I broke it.
I use the weight because it is just right. There is a lot of sharpness in this. This handle fits comfortably in the hands of large males. For the home cook who likes to cook occasionally, I recommend this.
You can easily cut vegetables and meat with it because it's light and sharp. This gets a 5-star rating from me An asterisk.