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Mizuno Tanrenjo · Chukabocho (Chinese Cleaver)

Mizuno Tanrenjo Minamoto Akitada Orders Editions Hontanren Aogami #2 Chukabocho 213mm

Forged by Minamoto Akitada

listed price$469 USD

at Japanese Chef's Knife (JCK) · Japan

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$469 USD¥73,800 at the store · you pay in JPYShips from Japan; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, ILGo to store

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$444$468$492Oct 2026: $468 USD average (1 store)$468 USDOct 2026

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What to know before you buy

About this knife

  • Chukabocho knives of this 213mm length are the usual size for a main kitchen knife.
  • Handle: not stated by the store.
  • Aogami #2 (Blue #2) is a carbon steel that rusts and stains if it is left wet, so it is wiped dry after every use.

Limits to know

  • Carbon steel develops a patina and can rust; it is not for a knife that sits wet in the sink.

Written from this knife's catalog record (steel, handle, length, grind). Knife Fit has not tested it; see how we work.

Good to know for beginners

A chuka bocho is a Chinese-style cleaver: a tall, wide blade that slices, chops and scoops in one. Carbon (grade not stated) is carbon steel: very sharp and easy to sharpen, but wipe it dry while you cook or it will rust.

In the glossary: Chukabocho · Aogami #2 (Blue #2)

Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.