Chinese Chef’s Knives (Cai Dao)

The Chinese Chef’s Knife (Cai Dao) is an all-purpose kitchen tool designed for fast, efficient prep. Often called a Chinese chef knife or vegetable cleaver, the cai dao uses a tall, rectangular blade and a thin, straight edge to power through vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins with speed and control. The height adds knuckle clearance, while the broad blade makes it easy to scoop ingredients from board to pan and guide cuts for clean, repeatable slices. This style is ideal for push-cut chopping, fine slicing, and high-volume prep. Please note: despite the shape, these are NOT bone cleavers and should not be used on bones or frozen foods.