Chep is the Vietnamese word for carp. The carp is a symbol of endurance and diversity. According to legend, after swimming against the current through a sacred dragon gate, carps turned into dragons and made the earth fertile. In memory of this tale, the Vietnamese put carps in rivers and lakes every year on the festival of the kitchen god.
The all-purpose knife for Asian cuisine. It is ideal for precise cutting, dicing and shredding. Whether meat, fish or vegetables, this knife is suitable for all-round use in your kitchen.
Each of our knives is handcrafted in a traditional blacksmith village in Cao Bang in northern Vietnam. The color and shape of the knives may vary slightly from the illustration.
Details
Handle | Ironwood |
Steel | Carbon |
Weight | 179 grams |
Blade height | 05 cm |
Blade length | 19.8 cm |
Blade width | 01mm |
Handle length | 13 cm |
Total length | 32.8 cm |
Rua
Rua is the vietnamese wort for turtle.The turtle has a very special place in Vietnamese culture. It stands for wisdom and longevity and appears in many famous legends. The Hoan Kiem Lake or Lake of the Risen Sword in the center of Hanoi is linked to a myth about King Le Loi who received a sword from a magical turtle in the lake with which he could defeat his enemies.
The rectangular blade shape is typical of this Asian paring knife. The tip of the knife is slightly rounded to ensure easy chopping and slicing of vegetables. The knife is ideal for preparing carrots, cucumbers, cabbage and other vegetables.
Each of our knives is handcrafted in a traditional blacksmith village in northern Vietnam. The color and shape of the knives may vary slightly from the illustration.
Details
Handle | Ironwood |
Steel | Carbon |
Weight | 174 grams |
Blade height | 4.7 cm |
Blade length | 17 cm |
Blade width | 2 mm |
Handle length | 13 cm |
Total length | 30.3 cm |
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