The Xu Yongli (许永利) Chinese Cleaver is a traditional dual-purpose kitchen knife (斩切两用刀) forged in Yangjiang, Guangdong—a historic epicenter for Chinese cutlery craftsmanship. Key Features & Design • Dual-Purpose Blade (前切后斩): The blade features a compound grind designed to perform two jobs. The front half of the edge is ground thin and sharp for clean slicing of vegetables and meats. The back half near the handle is ground thicker and heavier to withstand light chopping tasks, such as cutting through poultry bones or small ribs. • Steel Composition: Constructed from 40Cr13 stainless steel, which is highly resilient against corrosion and easy to sharpen, making it a reliable workhorse for home and commercial kitchens. • Handle Construction: Features a full-tang design secured by three heavy rivets inside an ergonomic, moisture-resistant rosewood-style handle scale.