{"product_id":"11-inch-raindrop-damascus-chinese-vegetable-cleaver-rosewood-handle-lanyard-hole","title":"11-Inch Raindrop Damascus Chinese Vegetable Cleaver —  Rosewood Handle \u0026 Lanyard Hole","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis raindrop \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/8-inch-damascus-chinese-cleaver-green-bone-handle\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Chinese vegetable cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e measures 11 inches overall with a 6-inch blade and a 5-inch rosewood handle. The wide rectangular blade delivers clean, efficient cuts through vegetables, herbs, and soft proteins. The blade carries a raindrop pattern across the full flat. The rosewood handle is fitted with two silver pins and a mosaic pin. A brass lanyard hole sits at the base of the handle. Full tang construction runs through the entire handle with no bolster.\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History Behind This Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDuring 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e JW Steel Crafts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eraindrop Damascus Cai Dao carries that same single-blade kitchen discipline into every modern prep session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDaily vegetable chopping, slicing, and herb prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIngredient transfer from board to pan using the wide flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft protein slicing and kitchen prep tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCollectors of raindrop Damascus Chinese-style cleavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGifting for home cooks, chefs, and Damascus knife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e11 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRaindrop pattern Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChinese vegetable cleaver (Cai Dao)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePin Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTwo silver pins and mosaic pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBrass lanyard hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFull tang, no bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a raindrop Damascus pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the blade and handle length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe blade is 6 inches, and the handle is 5 inches for an 11-inch overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the lanyard hole used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe brass lanyard hole lets you hang the knife on a wall hook or rack for display and quick-access storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the mosaic pin do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt locks the handle scales to the full tang and adds a decorative handcrafted detail that sets this knife apart from machine-produced alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cleaver suitable for meat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis cleaver is optimized for vegetables, herbs, and soft proteins. For heavy meat breakdown and bone work, a heavier dedicated meat cleaver is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is a raindrop Damascus pattern?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"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.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the blade and handle length?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The blade is 6 inches, and the handle is 5 inches for an 11-inch overall length.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the lanyard hole used for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The brass lanyard hole lets you hang the knife on a wall hook or rack for display and quick-access storage.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What does the mosaic pin do?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It locks the handle scales to the full tang and adds a decorative handcrafted detail that sets this knife apart from machine-produced alternatives.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this cleaver suitable for meat?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This cleaver is optimized for vegetables, herbs, and soft proteins. For heavy meat breakdown and bone work, a heavier dedicated meat cleaver is recommended.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43555530834126,"sku":"sku-39319286775868","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5298\/2222\/files\/nakiri-cleaver-wood-handle.webp?v=1780795665","url":"https:\/\/shop.lotzoutdoors.com\/products\/11-inch-raindrop-damascus-chinese-vegetable-cleaver-rosewood-handle-lanyard-hole","provider":"Lotz Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}