Hatsukokoro VG10 Chinese Cleaver
£135.00
A great value stainless clad VG10 core Chinese cleaver from Hatsukokoro.
Perfect for a range of jobs but unlike thicker and softer steel cleavers, this is one is more akin to a large and very tall general use knife as it's much thinner and harder at treated to around 60HRC.
In hand, it's nimble and comfortable although with the full tang blade, you may find some rougher edges where the tang and handle aren't completely smoothed and in these cases you may wish to just smooth it down a little with some high grit sandpaper.
Despite the cleaver name and appearance, we don't recommend hacking through bone with this knife and that you consider the use of it more like you would with a gyuto, santoku or nakiri.
This knife has been made in partnership between Hatsukokoro and one of Japan's major knife making brands although due to their commercial agreements we're not able to publish the name.
Currently out of stock
Product Code: HAT-0115-##
Knife & Range Specifications
Knife Measurements
- Blade Edge Length: 181mm / 7.13" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Knife Length: 287mm / 11.3" (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 75.2mm / 2.96" (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.2mm / 0.09" (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 327 grams / 11.53 oz
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and finishes.
Range Specifications
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
We process and dispatch all orders on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and do not ship on Tuesday or Thursday.
Orders placed on Tuesday and Thursday will be processed and shipped the following day and orders after 11:00am on Friday will ship the following Monday. The delivery service does not include evening or weekend delivery.
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UK Postage Options
Non bladed items
All accessories up to £50 are sent by EVRi 2-4 working day tracked service. If your order is under £50 but contains a blade it will be automatically upgraded to DPD at no extra cost.- Up to £12 - £2.95
- £12 to £50 - £3.95
All knives & bladed items
Any order containing a blade is sent with DPD Express and requires ID on delivery to confirm the recipient is over 18 and cannot be left unattended.- Up to £50 - £6.95
- £50 - £100 - £5.95
- £100 - £150 - £4.95
- Over £150 - FREE
All orders are sent fully tracked and insured as standard.
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Shipping outside UK
We are based in the UK and ship to customers worldwide.
Shipping import and customs can vary significantly from country to country so please be aware of the various customs terms before completing your order for delivery outside the UK.
▶️ Flat rate cost of £15 on orders under £300 (Most EU countries)
▶️ Flat rate cost of £25 on orders under £350 (Non-EU countries and selected EU destinations)
▶️ Free International Shipping rate available on orders starting from £300All orders shipped outside the UK are sent DDU (Delivery Duties Unpaid) and the customer is fully responsible for any and all customs fees, tax and/or tariff charges and will need to pay the customs department before they release your order for delivery.
EU - Please note that for all orders shipped from the UK to the European Union from 1st July 2026, the EU has removed the historical 'de minimis' tax exemption for low-value goods. As a result, all shipments sent to EU consumers with a value of up to €150 are now subject to a flat customs duty of €3.00 per line item in your order, alongside standard local import VAT. This fee is applied directly by customs authorities to process the shipment across the border.
As per documentation published on 21 September 2026, the EU has announced a proposed customs handling fee of €2, which will be charged per customs import declaration line item, and applies to all B2C shipments entering the EU from 1 November 2026.
As the fee is applied at a customs import declaration line item level, rather than at a shipment level, shipments containing multiple item lines will incur multiple charges.
This new fee is in addition to the €3 duty per item line, which has been in place for B2C shipments below €150 since July 2026.
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30 Day Returns Guarantee
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You can be confident shopping with us knowing you have a full 30 days to return any unused purchase for a refund.
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