JW SteelCrafts
11-Inch Raindrop Damascus Chinese Vegetable Cleaver — Rosewood Handle & Lanyard Hole
11-Inch Raindrop Damascus Chinese Vegetable Cleaver — Rosewood Handle & Lanyard Hole
- Regular price
- Price: $179.00
- Regular price
- List Price: $233.00
- Sale price
- Price: $179.00
- Unit price
- per
- For Best Price, Call or Text us (971) 345-4432
- 30-Day Easy Returns
- Low Price Guarantee + No Sales Tax
Couldn't load pickup availability
SKU: sku-39319286775868
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This is the only raindrop Damascus Chinese vegetable cleaver at JW Steel Crafts with a rosewood handle, mosaic pin, and lanyard hole in this 11-inch configuration.
The History Behind This Blade
During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese imperial kitchen brigades used a single wide-blade cleaver called a Cai Dao as their primary prep tool for everything from fine vegetable slicing to herb work and ingredient transfer. The wide flat was as useful as the edge. Court cooks mastered the blade in ways that Western kitchens never developed. The JW Steel Crafts raindrop Damascus Cai Dao carries that same single-blade kitchen discipline into every modern prep session.
Blade Performance
The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a raindrop pattern finish. The raindrop pattern forms when the layered steel billet is pressed with a rounded die during forging before final shaping. This creates the distinct circular bubble-like surface finish visible across the full blade flat, completely different from the ladder, twisted, and wave Damascus patterns found on other knives in the JW Steel Crafts lineup. The wide flat blade profile makes full contact with the cutting board on every stroke for clean, precise vegetable cuts without a rocking motion.
The wide flat also works as a scoop for transferring chopped ingredients directly from board to pan. Full tang construction runs the complete length of the rosewood handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable and controlled cutting throughout extended prep sessions.
Handle Construction
The handle is shaped from deep red rosewood. Rosewood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood with a rich dark red tone and a naturally smooth surface finish. It provides a firm, secure grip through both wet and dry kitchen conditions. Two silver pins and a mosaic pin run through the handle to lock the scales firmly onto the full tang.
The mosaic pin adds a handcrafted decorative detail that distinguishes this cleaver from factory-produced alternatives. A brass lanyard hole at the base of the handle lets you hang the knife for wall or rack display and storage. There is no bolster on this knife, which keeps the handle profile clean and moves the balance point closer to the blade for better forward chopping control.
Best Used For
- Daily vegetable chopping, slicing, and herb prep
- Ingredient transfer from board to pan using the wide flat
- Soft protein slicing and kitchen prep tasks
- Collectors of raindrop Damascus Chinese-style cleavers
- Gifting for home cooks, chefs, and Damascus knife enthusiasts
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 11 inches |
| Blade Length | 6 inches |
| Handle Length | 5 inches |
| Blade Material | Raindrop pattern Damascus steel |
| Blade Style | Chinese vegetable cleaver (Cai Dao) |
| Handle Material | Rosewood |
| Pin Detail | Two silver pins and mosaic pin |
| Handle Feature | Brass lanyard hole |
| Construction | Full tang, no bolster |
| Sheath | Not included |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a raindrop Damascus pattern?
A rounded die is pressed into the layered steel billet during forging, creating circular bubble-like impressions across the blade surface distinct from ladder, twisted, and wave Damascus patterns.
What is the blade and handle length?
The blade is 6 inches, and the handle is 5 inches for an 11-inch overall length.
What is the lanyard hole used for?
The brass lanyard hole lets you hang the knife on a wall hook or rack for display and quick-access storage.
What does the mosaic pin do?
It locks the handle scales to the full tang and adds a decorative handcrafted detail that sets this knife apart from machine-produced alternatives.
Is this cleaver suitable for meat?
This cleaver is optimized for vegetables, herbs, and soft proteins. For heavy meat breakdown and bone work, a heavier dedicated meat cleaver is recommended.
Let customers speak for us
I'm very pleased with this tent after having it for two years I've been in the rain I've been in the snow and it's held up pretty good but the cover that covers it did not hold up that good but the tent is perfect
Really enjoy the awning. Easy setup and got a little rain on the first trip. Easy to adjust for the run off. Very happy with the purchase!
I am one of the earliest customers Astrodome, I bought it and didn’t set it up for almost a year. By the time we set it up, we were blown away by the beauty of this space we purchased it on a mountain ledge in our glamping retreat in Lake County California two hours north of San as much as I love this space there are definitely some challenges with it in our location. It might work better than other locations, but we have had problems with the stakes, slipping and collapsing in the ground beneath and with the prevailing winds, it did stay up and it stays dry, even in tornadoes, but because the wind hits it from One Direction coming from the coast, this is definitely been a challenge for us we are going to try adding some weight inside it. The guests absolutely love this space keep in mind that with those skylights it’s going to get hot in the summertime but what’s nice is in the winter. It heats up almost passive solar. it’s also wonderful with a woodstove. A very cost effective alternative to a geodesic dome! If you want to experience it stay in ours, on Hipcamp.
I bought one of these at Scheels and absolutely love it. Great design, has everything you would ever need in a first aid/trauma/survival kit. Have one in all of my vehicles now. These guys truly thought of everything
A complete coverage of possibilities for my project and needs.
I love my new tent stove. Costumer service was also attentive and great to work with. Thank you.
The mounts work perfect with the truck bed rack I have on. Thank you for the excellent line of communication. You guys never kept me in the dark. I will ordering from you guys again.
I was wondering if you are able to sell just two extra mounts or do they just come in a set of six.
The color was even better in person. For well, looks well made and was easy to fold up and put into the carrying case. There was a bunch of colored plastic pieces from manufacturing on the mat, but I was able to vacuum it right up so be careful pulling it out.
Although it took a little extra time the delay very of my OVS Truck Topper was great. Good price too!
Fully engaged with customer, helped me get the crossbar I needed on time!
Product worked out great for my rack setup.
Order was delayed due to manufacturer delays, but my questions were answered and expectations on timing reset along the way. Cross bars were in perfect condition and work great!
I was in the market for a 3/4 length roof rack for my 4Runner as I wanted an upgrade from the OEM rails but still wanted to retain a somewhat OEM look. I am very happy that I went with the Sherpa Needle. It is a high quality rack with the best install method out of all the racks I looked at. I like that it is designed so you don’t have to deal with a mess of silicone when mounting. It is also nice that the fairing sits just above the roof instead of resting on it so that the paint does not get scratched. I was worried about wind noise because of this but I am happy to say there is no added wind noise at all.
I am also glad I purchased this rack through Live More Outside. I shopped around and they had the best pricing considering I was able to get a discount code, shipping was free, and they don’t charge sales tax. Shipping was prompt and I received the rack sooner than I thought I would.
Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and I will definitely come back to Live More Outside as I continue to build my rig.
By far one of the best customer service! Nathan has been a huge help on any questions and quick to respond! Live more outside is top notch. We are getting ready to hit our first outing with our new RTT. Cant wait to test it out. We also just purchased a 270 awning. I found one on another website but wanted to keep my business with live more outside. Nathan price matched and beat their price! We will continue to keep our business with this company!
What customers think about the store
Store excels in customer service with responsive owner Nathan who provides personalized support, price matching, and fast communication. Offers competitive pricing, quick delivery, and wide selection of outdoor/camping products. Customers praise product qualit...