Classic 7" Hollow Edge Chai Dao

I’ve been using this knife to prep garlic and ginger for stir-fries, and the hollow edge keeps food from sticking to the blade beautifully. It’s surprisingly nimble for a chopping knife.

The hollow edge really does keep potatoes from sticking, which I didn't expect to notice so much. It's heavier than my old santoku but the extra weight does the chopping for you. Been using it for everything from cabbage to chicken.

I've been using this as my main knife for everything from breaking down a chicken to mincing garlic, and the curve of the blade makes rock-chopping feel effortless. The weight took a day to get used to, but the hollow edge keeps potatoes from sticking like my old santoku did.