ZWILLING Pro 6-Inch Meat Cleaver Razor-Sharp German Knife Set Made in Company-Owned German Factory with Special Formula Steel, Perfected for Almost 300 Years, Stainless Steel

These are great knives for the money. I have a nice full set that should last a couple lifetimes. The pro lines have the nicer warranties too, make sure you check this with other brands and how hard it is to make claims. This is one of the things youre paying for!This cleaver itself is great, I have actually moved off using my butcher and santoku knives and just use this. Since this holds a great edge and has a lot of weight, makes it so easy to get nice cuts (cooked and raw). I am curious if I would have liked the larger one though, I have rather large hands and dont think it would be too much! This works fine, but more weigh means more better right?? ;p

Heavy, thick, finely balanced, seriously crafted weapon to win battles with bone and flesh on your kitchen chopping block. Meat, cartilage, gristle, and probably bone, are no match for this precision-tuned culinary implement of dismemberment. Have no plans to hack whole chickens in half? Or to divide hips and ribs from the spine of a cow? Then don't waste your money on this premium kitchen tool, even though it's worth every single penny. If vegetables are the toughest food you are up against then consider the ZWILLING Twin Signature Knife, 7'', Black/Stainless Steel. Also pricey. Also worth the money. Also perfectly suited to the kitchen task. Meat cleavers are not safe to operate while drunk, taking prescription medications that make you drowsy, or if easily distracted. Surgical sutures (for reattaching fingers) sold separately.

I have been collecting Wusthof Classic knives, one at a time over the last few years and wanted a “meat cleaver” to finish filling my 25 slot Wusthof knife block. Unfortunately, the only Wusthof Classic cleavers available that would fit in my block are the Chinese variety, or their 6” meat cleaver with a straight handle that I don't care for. Also, the Classic cleaver has no steel bolster, the plastic handle looks like it ends by the blade; Wusthof's other meat cleavers are too wide. While searching around, I came across this Zwilling Pro 6” meat cleaver and found out it’s only 3” wide, the handle looked very much like the handles on the Classic knives so I decided to give it a try. This Zwilling cleaver is quality German made cutlery, has a steel bolster and the beefy, visible tang that runs the length of the handle is a hair less than 3/16" thick. It’s well balanced, feels good in your hand, is beautiful to look at, and feels heavy enough to easily cut through any bones I would be dealing with. It is a pretty good match to the Classic knives, I am very pleased.I added 2 photos to show the Zwilling cleaver (fourth slot down from top) in the block with the Wusthof classic knives.

Zwilling has a great reputation for a reason. This cleaver is a quality knife that is a great addition to any kitchen. I needed a large, heavy, knife for chopping my smoked brisket when we host parties. It worked great and was able to make easy work of the meat due to the weight of the blade. Buy with confidence!

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Again - yet another Zwilling Pro which seem to be the perfect cleaver for chopping through rib bones, very well ergonomically balanced - easy to comfortably and confidently hold even when chopping hard and fast through some of the toughest cuts with bones. Holds a sharp edge after repeated using.As with all Zwilling Twin Pro (which is different than Zwilling Twin Professional) fairly pricey, but these cleavers should last a couple of lifetimes - will them to your grandkids!As with other Zwilling Pro series, they are "dishwasher safe", but the dishwasher will discolor the rivets on the handle, so you're better off hand washing (which gives you a good opportunity to inspect the edge and see if you need to steel the edge).It's got a beautiful finish, a very nice cleaver even though it's an expensive once-in-a-lifetime purchase it's very well worth it.

Very sharp, easy to handle and I love it. Would buy again

Zwilling knives are known by top Chefs around the world… this Cleaver has good balance and chops bone like no other..!! Super sharp… Perfect fit & size for my Mom…!