{"product_id":"hezhen-b38l-7-01-damascus-bone-chopper-chopper-cleaver-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Hezhen B38L 7.01” Damascus Bone Chopper (Chopper\/Cleaver) — Linen Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBone chopper + gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread profile\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast, controlled prep work (slicing, chopping, and dicing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer Damascus blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with a bold, wavy “reef-tooth” look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNewly designed Damascus pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e with mirror polish + sandblasting contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal layered Damascus construction\u003c\/strong\u003e (not laser-etched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7Cr17MoV 60±2 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHezhen sources 7Cr1MoV from high-quality steel producers \u003c\/strong\u003e (not bargain mills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/vacuum-deep-cooling-heat-treatment\"\u003eVacuum cryogenic heat treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction for strength and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinen micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined ergonomic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with gradual thinning for comfort\/balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded spine and heel\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce finger pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/xinzuos-knives-12-production-processes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-step Quality Control Processes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the heavy-duty knife in the series. The \u003cstrong\u003eHezhen B38L Bone Chopper (Chopper\/Cleaver)\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the jobs that can \u003cstrong\u003echip a hard, thin, high-HRC blade\u003c\/strong\u003e—things like tougher cuts, joints, and the kind of chopping where you want \u003cstrong\u003estrength and impact-toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e more than razor-thin slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo do that, this knife uses a \u003cstrong\u003etougher, softer core steel\u003c\/strong\u003e so it’s less likely to chip under impact: \u003cstrong\u003e7Cr17CoMoV\u003c\/strong\u003e, heat-treated to 56–58 HRC. It’s also built with a \u003cstrong\u003e40% thicker blade (0.28 cm vs 0.20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cleaver), which makes it extremely strong—and the added weight helps chopping feel easier and more controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut here’s the caveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e “7Cr17MoV” is a steel type, not a guarantee of quality. There are \u003cstrong\u003emultiple factories producing 7Cr17MoV\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some exist to serve \u003cstrong\u003elow-cost, high-volume knife makers\u003c\/strong\u003e where the goal is price, not performance. \u003cstrong\u003eXinzuo and Hezhen sources 7Cr17MoV from the highest-quality steel producers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and then the second half of the equation is their process: \u003cstrong\u003evacuum cryogenic heat treatment (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver \u003cstrong\u003estable hardness, stronger edge retention, better wear resistance, and consistent results\u003c\/strong\u003e from knife to knife.\u003cbr\u003eEven though it’s a bone chopper by design, it still works great for \u003cstrong\u003evegetables and boneless meats,\u003c\/strong\u003e and it keeps the best “cleaver advantages” too: a tall blade for knuckle clearance, easy scooping\/transfer, and yes—\u003cstrong\u003esmashing garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel + Heat Treatment (the 50\/50 that matters — tuned for toughness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to how a knife performs, I look at it like \u003cstrong\u003e50% steel + 50% heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Great steel can’t reach its potential without great heat treatment—and great heat treatment can’t save cheap steel.\u003cbr\u003eFor impact work, “harder” isn’t always “better.” This knife is intentionally heat-treated to\u003cstrong\u003e 56–58 HRC,\u003c\/strong\u003e so the blade has \u003cstrong\u003emore toughness and chip resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e when you’re doing heavier chopping. The result is a knife that’s built to take more abuse than a high-hardness slicing blade—because the steel choice and heat treatment were picked for this job on purpose.\u003cbr\u003eRead about Xinzuo’s State Of The Art Heat Treatment, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/vacuum-deep-cooling-heat-treatment\"\u003eVacuum Cryogenic Heat Treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick word from Chef Panko (100+ knives tested)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Panko is a well-known YouTube knife reviewer. Here’s what he said about Xinzuo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I believe Xinzuo has the potential to be the best, if not already the number one kitchen knife manufacturer in China, especially when compared to the 100+ knives I have tested, particularly in terms of quality control, materials, and heat treatment.” — \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefpanko.com\/xinzuo-hezhen-redefining-knife-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 2023 Chef Panko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Comfort and Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elinen micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for real kitchens—durable, moisture-resistant, and grippy without being rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: Linen Micarta (why I chose it)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elinen micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e on the B38L is one of my new favorites from Hezhen because it’s basically \u003cstrong\u003emodern indestructible\u003c\/strong\u003e—right up there with \u003cstrong\u003eG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePakkaWood\u003c\/strong\u003e—but in your hand. It has a \u003cstrong\u003eclassier, wood-reminiscent feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it stays \u003cstrong\u003egrippy and comfortable\u003c\/strong\u003e even when your hands are wet. The ergonomic curve and gradual thinning help the knife sit naturally in your hand, while the \u003cstrong\u003erounded spine and heel\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce finger pressure in a pinch grip. Add \u003cstrong\u003efull-tang construction,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get a knife that feels secure, balanced, and ready to become a top choice in your kitchen arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’ve ever chipped a hard knife doing heavy chopping, this is the answer—it’s designed to be tough first, and reliable every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHezhen: Real specs. Real heat treat. Real performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hezhen Made by Xinzuo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.39\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.57\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.54\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 cm (2.0 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Core Steel: \u003c\/strong\u003e7Cr15MoV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness: \u003c\/strong\u003e60±2 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Outer Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L \/ special martensitic stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Pattern: \u003c\/strong\u003eNewly designed Damascus pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Angle: \u003c\/strong\u003e65°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15° ± 1 per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linen Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/vacuum-deep-cooling-heat-treatment\"\u003eVacuum cryogenic heat treatment (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/xinzuos-knives-12-production-processes\"\u003e quality control processes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003eBone Chopper + gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Returns (30 days)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e to return unused items in their original packaging for a full refund of the cost of your product(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to start a return:\u003c\/strong\u003e email me, Rob, The Bamboo Guy, at \u003cstrong\u003ethebambooguy.cs@gmail.com,\u003c\/strong\u003e and let me know what you would like to return; I will email you back a return label, Ezzy Peezy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHezhen is a brand produced by Xinzuo, a manufacturer known for consistent quality control and clear product specifications. Their focus is simple: transparent materials, real heat treatment, top-quality fit and finish, and knives that perform as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48048896868574,"sku":"11345","price":134.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1988\/3742\/files\/B38LBoneChopper-1.jpg?v=1774959703","url":"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/products\/hezhen-b38l-7-01-damascus-bone-chopper-chopper-cleaver-linen-micarta-handle","provider":"The Bamboo Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}