For the discerning home or professional chef. So perfectly weighted, best knives I’ve ever used. I have the full set. The Kamikoto Chuka Bocho is a handmade steel blade with a 7.5-inch cutting edge. Used for slicing, chopping, mincing and crushing, this versatile blade is perfectly balanced for lasting, comfortable use and features a secure non-slip handle. Each blade is presented in a natural-colored ash wood box for storage and safekeeping. Experience a thousand-year heritage of Japanese blade mastery with the Kamikoto Chuka Bocho. The Kamikoto Chuka Bocho cleaver is a balance of power and precision. Made from high-grade steel from Ibaraki 茨城県, Japan – renowned for its durability and resistance to corrosion – each blade goes through a rigorous quality assurance process, and is tested to ensure it meets the distinction and caliber of Kamikoto 神箏. About Kamikoto “Craftsmanship has been at the beating heart of Japan for hundreds of years; Kamikoto 神箏 builds on this legacy of steelmaking excellence to make tradition relevant. Each product is a masterclass in knifemaking; you can feel the spirit of the craftsman in the end piece.” Kamikoto knives are made from high-quality steel sourced in Ibaraki 茨城県, Japan – and made for a lifetime, the perfect balance of strength and aesthetic beauty. A solemn blade, the Kamikoto knife is designed for chefs and serious home cooks. Kamikoto stays true to Japan’s century-old legacy to create knives of exceptional quality and beauty.