The Best Chef Cleaver Reviews & Buyers Guide in 2023

Outstanding craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, stunning design elements, and premium materials. Peak performance has never looked so good at this price. 'The Crixus' Chef knife is a specialty blade designed for meat lovers and BBQ enthusiasts. Part chef knife, part cleaver, this hybrid is the go-to tool of choice for those who prep meat, and lots of it!

Incredibly razor sharp, full-tang, imported high-carbon German steel with a hand polished edge at 16-18 degrees per side. Precisely tempered and stain resistant. The curved profile allows for clean, perfect slices through flesh, skin and sinew, while the width and weighted front half let you chop like a cleaver for easy sectioning and portioning.

Award winning design, with satisfying heft, premium materials and quality feel. Luxury G10 Garolite handle is triple-riveted with a grip that ensures comfort and maneuverability. Laminated and polished for a sanitary build, perfect for busy kitchens

Poultry, beef, pork, wild game and even fruits and veggies easily fall prey to this blade, which is versatile enough to handle much more beyond proteins. Engineered to perfection at 56+ Rockwell hardness and hand polished to a satin finish. Carefully tapered for improved hardness, flexibility, and minimal slicing resistance. Tall blade height provides useful knuckle clearance. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified.

Designed to be as sleek, aggressive and muscular looking as they are effective, the Dalstrong Shadow Black Series stands out. They’re not simply cutting-edge, high-performance tools; they're a statement about you and your style as a chef.

Scalpel-like edge, hand finished to 15° per side using the Honbazuke method. Nitrogen cooled for hardness and flexibility. Titanium Nitride non-reflective coating for robustness, corrosion resistance and enhancing non-stick properties.

Midnight black ergonomic, fiber-resin and military grade G10 handle is nearly impervious to heat, cold and moisture. The handle geometry tucks snugly into the palm for a firm grasp. Full tang blade, offset handle for knuckle clearance.

Featuring high-carbon 7CR17MOV-X super-steel with an added vacuum heat treatment at 58+ HRC for extraordinary performance and edge retention. Each blade comes with a matching black space-saving sheath. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified.

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The Ultimate Chef & Cleaver Hybrid: A Dalstrong culinary revolution combining outstanding and award-winning craftsmanship, cutting-edge breakthrough technology, awe-inspiring design, and the absolute best materials available. Uniquely designed for meat lovers, BBQ enthusiasts and those looking for something different. Peak performance never looked so good to you or your wallet.

Unrivalled Performance: Ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 8-12°degree angle per side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. The curved profile allows for clean,perfect slices while the width and weighted front half let you chop like a cleaver kitchen knife. Nitrogen cooled for enhanced harness, flexibility and corrosion resistance. Full tang cooking knife for superb robustness and triple riveted for even more resilience.

Dalstrong Power: Poultry, beef, pork, fish, wild game and even fruits and veggies easily fall prey to this blade, which is versatile enough to handle much more beyond proteins. An ultra sharp AUS-10V Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. 67 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel layers ensure exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Dalstrong's stunning 'tsunami-rose' genuine Damascus layers.

Engineered to Perfection: Ultra-premium G-10 handle is military grade with life-long durability. Carefully hand polished, the ergonomic handle shape is engineered for superior hand control, agility and comfort. Hand-polished blade spine for smooth handling.

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The Extra-Long 12” Gladiator Series ‘Crixus’ Chef-Cleaver Hybrid Knife is redefining the way a chef’s knife should look and perform. This is a must have knife for all pitmasters, BBQ enthusiasts, and chefs who love meat and functional, fun, knives. Outstanding craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, stunning design elements, and premium materials. Peak performance has never looked so good at this price.

Incredibly razor sharp, full-tang, imported high-carbon German steel with a hand polished edge at 16-18 degrees per side. Precisely tempered and stain resistant. The curved profile allows for clean, perfect slices through flesh, skin and sinew, while the width and weighted front half let you chop like a cleaver for easy sectioning and portioning.

Award winning design, with satisfying heft, premium materials and quality feel. Ultra-premium G-10 handle is military grade with life-long durability. Hand polished, the ergonomic handle shape is engineered for superior control, agility and comfort. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified.

Poultry, beef, pork, wild game and even fruits and veggies easily fall prey to this blade, which is versatile enough to handle much more beyond proteins. Engineered to perfection at 56+ Rockwell hardness and hand polished to a satin finish. Carefully tapered for improved hardness, flexibility, and minimal slicing resistance. Tall blade height provides useful knuckle clearance.

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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – 7" Hallow Edge Nakiri with full tang triple riveted synthetic polypropylene handles that resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations

PRECISION FORGED – WÜSTHOF's Classic Series Knives are forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models

KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The CLASSIC 7" Nakiri Knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional cleaver, at a 10° cutting edge, and features a long straight edge. The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food

DURABLE – WÜSTHOF Cutlery is crafted to resist corrosion and dulling. This German made Kitchen Knife set Comes with a limited Lifetime . WÜSTHOF Classic Series Knives feature a full bolster and finger guard

CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

【Whole Piece High Quality Steel】- SHI BA ZI ZUO S220-2 heavy duty cleaver is made from one piece 40Cr13 stainless steel. Heat forging process gives the knife great performance in toughness for chopping.

【Heavy Duty Works】- The weight of this knife is up to 1000g for strong force. It is designed for heavy duties of chopping lamb, beef marrow, pork bones such kind of big bones.

【Full-length Knife Tang】- Blade extends into the handle, giving the knife stability and extra weight. Thick and strong knife spine adds more weight and strength, which can be also used to tenderize meat and bones.

【Comfortable Knife Handle】- Wooden scales wrap up the tang and are fixed with rivets for stability. Wooden handle is comfortable to hold and anti-freezing. Extended handle is easier to gives forces.

【Product Guarantee】- SHI BA ZI ZUO is 100% quality guarantee for its products and hand wash is recommended.

√ Stainless steel - 3-layer high quality clad stainless steel. 80Cr13 high carbon core steel performs excellent hardness, durability and sharpness maintaining. Outside layers of low carbon steel does well in toughness, corrosion resistance and plasticity. The combination of two steels makes the knife perfectly work

√ Handle - Ergonomically designed carving classic rosewood handle is anti-slip and anti-freezing and firm to grip avoiding harms to your hand

√ Blade craftsmanship - Vacuum heat treatment endows the steel with best mechanical property. Non-stick coating avoids food sticking on the blade. Wire-drawing integrated full tang blade is more stable and safer

√ Functions - Ultra sharp blade edge design and well balance of this knife make it perfectly for cutting, slicing, dicing and mincing meat, vegetable. Wide blade is able to smash garlic. It is suitable for homes and restaurants

√ Package - Gift box package makes the product looking more attractive and the box is strong enough to ensure that the knife is well protective

CHINESE VEGETABLE CLEAVER: The Shun 7-inch Classic Vegetable Cleaver, also known as a Chinese cleaver, is an effective multi-purpose knife ideal for processing large vegetables such as cabbage.

SOLID, NIMBLE BLADE: The large square blade of this cleaver knife is solid yet thin, nimble and sturdy enough for almost any kind of cutting or slicing while remaining light and easy to use.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this vegetable knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, doesn't harbor bacteria, and comfortable to use for both left- and right-handed users.

TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.

Manufactured in Germany

Special formula high carbon NO STAIN steel

SIGMAFORGE knife is forged from a single piece of solid steel

Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience

Ergonomic polypropylene handle is permanently bonded for seamless accuracy and no gaps

Stainless steel end cap with the ZWILLING J.A. Henckels logo

57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention

Edge angle 15 degrees per side

Design - Our Nebula series has fish-bone pattern on its blade, which is formed naturally while forging. The handle is hexagonal, the ergonomic design enable users to work long time without fatigue. The whole knife is unique and elegant, totally a great gift option for your friends and family.

Dimension - The blade length is 7.16 inches, blade width is 3.42 inches, handle length is 5.7 inches, the whole knife is 11.81 inches long.

Material - The blade was constructed of 10Cr15CoMov Damascus steel. Premium metal, sharp and durable, never rust. Handle was made of blue Resin and Figured Sycamore wood. A unique design, elegant and exquisite.

Advantages - Our knife was made of 10Cr15CoMov, which is a Chinese stainless steel equivalent to Japanese VG10 steel. 10Cr15CoMoV steel has a hardness of 59-62 HRC as per the Rockwell hardness scale. It keeps a sharp edge and the ability to resist abrasion. 10Cr15CoMoV contains enough chromium to fight corrosion, it does not rust. It can be effectively used in humid, wet, and salty environments. Proper care for this steel is as simple as cleaning and drying the blades after use.

Premium gift - This cleaver knife comes with a fancy gift box. It’s perfect for a birth present and big events like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.