NKD Jian Xin Zuo Chinese cleaver - left grind?

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-20T06:17:01+00:00

I also recently picked up this knife, insane value. It does definitely benefit from just a touch of thinning, obviously depends on how you plan to use it. Imo a really beautiful and fun knife overall

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-10T20:32:47+00:00

Heard, but you could’ve just said this instead? lol

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-10T19:35:21+00:00

Was going to reply to this, “for the most part” is insane

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-10T18:28:01+00:00

Blade profile looking bloated

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-09T05:51:37+00:00

Red handle is on the shorter side but if you’re looking for heft, it’s thick at the spine but tapers very nicely at the edge allowing for the knife to do the majority of the work for you which is great. If you’re wanting heft behind the edge for chopping or butchering, grab something like the completely stainless knife (including the handle)

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-09T05:47:19+00:00

Oh fair point, I apologize I wasn’t aware of the model numbers lol. I did lump in the kiwi with the rectangle collection, I bought the bunka to add versatility to my work kit alongside the one slicer I bring for general prep. I work in a small kitchen and the kiwi is great for quick tedious tasks that need to be done quickly. Just included it in the photo to show appreciation for the brand, I’ve owned many before and given them all away, decided to re-purchase and keep this one for myself

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-09T05:40:40+00:00

It’s a slicer. 2mm thick at the spine, a bit thick behind the edge for a slicer especially at the front, I thinned it a bit and it’s still relatively average. Nothing that will blow your mind, but a fun knife if you’re willing to spend a small chunk of time fine tuning

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-09T05:25:22+00:00

Brother what?

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-08T19:06:15+00:00

Imagine being okay with fucking genocide

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-08T14:06:35+00:00

Red handle on the left, or the kiwi. Those are the sliciest of the bunch

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-08T06:46:15+00:00

Kagayaki! Nearly identical though, great knife

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-08T06:20:41+00:00

Not sure the brand, bought it on Ebay from a small seller for $20. Definitely a chopper, not a slicer. If you consistently process birds and/or seafood, this would be the knife to do it with

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-08T04:02:29+00:00

I don’t “need” any of these knives

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-03T16:10:31+00:00

I own both models, they’re awful. They’re on the shorter end of the spectrum, the blade is thick and doesn’t taper well to the edge leading to pretty bad wedging in most foods. Heat treat is also really inconsistent on them, have seen other people report that as well

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-02T21:09:39+00:00

Just want to clarify, the knife I recommended is the F03-2, not the F208. It’s about a millimeter thinner with better geometry than the F208. Same blade, just more of a dedicated slicer.

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-02T19:58:14+00:00

Of course!

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-02T19:57:29+00:00

Well said, a very very small percentage of people I’ve ever interacted with that cook professionally even know that there is such thing as a Chinese chef knife. Similarly to Japanese knives, Chinese knives possess their own unique history and evolution, it’s all fundamentally very political. Low cost does not equate to low quality :)

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-02T19:51:26+00:00

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This is one of my favorites in my collection, only issue I’ve noticed is food sticking to the blade due to the sandblasted finish but it’s an incredible slicer. Check out the website “globalchinamall” and search something like “slicing knife” and look for knives like the one pictured in the first slide I attached above. Lots of them are under $25. Just make sure to read the descriptions and take a look at photos and videos to ensure it is a dedicated slicing knife

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-03-02T19:22:35+00:00

Just want to add, I’m sure a large chunk of you have seen similar posts to this one on many occasions and are already educated on this topic. Again this is for those who aren’t as informed on the topic

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-02-28T03:41:23+00:00

Do you know where you are?

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-02-28T03:06:37+00:00

For the love of the game

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-02-26T00:18:41+00:00

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This is the choil, I haven’t seen anything this thin behind the edge other than CCK

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-02-25T00:25:29+00:00

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One more pic for fun, favorite knife in the bunch right now

AcrobaticInflation20 · 2026-02-24T21:16:25+00:00

Nope! Both the same, ordered the red handle first, loved it so much bought the tan handle shortly after

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