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Forged Japanese Vegetable Cleaver Engineered for High-Volume Produce Preparation
The Shun Classic DM0712 7-Inch Vegetable Cleaver is engineered for efficiently processing large, dense, and high-volume vegetables in professional preparation environments. Its broad forged blade combines a VG-MAX cutting core with Damascus stainless steel cladding, providing the control, durability, and cutting consistency required for repetitive chopping, slicing, and portioning tasks.
Unlike heavy bone cleavers, this Japanese-style vegetable cleaver is designed specifically for produce preparation. Its wide blade profile supports powerful downward cuts while also providing a convenient surface for transferring chopped ingredients from the cutting board to the pan, tray, or preparation container.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Shun |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Model / Series Line | Classic |
| Model Number | DM0712 |
| Product Category | Vegetable Cleaver |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Core Material | VG-MAX Alloy Steel |
| Blade Cladding | Damascus Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 7 Inches |
| Overall Product Length | 11.75 Inches |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Product Weight | 0.85 Pounds |
| Included Components | One Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Recommended Cleaning Method | Hand wash and dry promptly |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied manufacturer data |
Core Operational Features
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VG-MAX Cutting Core: The alloy steel cutting core is engineered to provide dependable sharpness, controlled cutting performance, and reliable edge stability during repetitive produce preparation.
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Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding: Layered stainless steel cladding reinforces the blade while helping protect the central cutting core during frequent professional kitchen use.
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Broad Vegetable Cleaver Profile: The tall, wide blade delivers the surface area required for processing cabbage, squash, root vegetables, leafy greens, and other large ingredients efficiently.
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Forged Blade Construction: Forged manufacturing provides a solid, stable blade structure for controlled chopping and slicing across demanding preparation schedules.
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Pakkawood Handle Control: The black Pakkawood handle offers a refined and stable gripping surface, supporting confident handling during repeated downward cuts and continuous board work.
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Ingredient Transfer Efficiency: The broad blade can be used to collect and transfer chopped vegetables, helping reduce unnecessary movements between the cutting board and cooking station.
Professional Kitchen Applications
This cleaver is ideal for restaurant prep stations, catering kitchens, culinary schools, vegetable processing areas, and serious home kitchens. It is suitable for chopping, slicing, dicing, shredding, and portioning large vegetables, including cabbage, eggplant, squash, potatoes, onions, and leafy produce.
The blade is intended for vegetable preparation and general produce processing. It should not be used for cutting bones, frozen foods, or other materials that may damage the fine cutting edge.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the knife immediately after use with warm water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry the blade and handle thoroughly before storage to protect the VG-MAX core, Damascus cladding, cutting edge, and Pakkawood handle.
Do not clean the knife in a dishwasher. High temperatures, prolonged moisture, aggressive detergents, and contact with other utensils may damage the blade edge and handle. Store the cleaver in a knife block, blade guard, magnetic strip, or other protected storage system.