{"product_id":"cai-dao-chinese-cleaver-190mm","title":"Cai Dao Chinese Cleaver 190mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChinese Cai Dao Chef's Knife – 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who want the versatility of a traditional Chinese chef's knife with modern stainless steel performance and everyday practicality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Knife. Endless Possibilities.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCai Dao (菜刀)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional Chinese chef's knife, designed as an all-purpose kitchen tool capable of handling almost every everyday cutting task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its wide blade, a true Cai Dao is \u003cstrong\u003enot a heavy meat cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad rectangular blade is designed for efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslice vegetables effortlessly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emince herbs with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprepare boneless meat and poultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrush garlic and ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escoop ingredients directly into the pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slight curve along the edge also makes smooth push-cutting and rocking motions natural and comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9Cr18MoV Core Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003e9Cr18MoV stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium Chinese alloy comparable to 440C with added vanadium for improved wear resistance and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent 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