6.5" Cleaver Knife Wood Handle

835 - Kiwi Brand 6.5 inch cleaver knife with a hardwood handle.

This cleaver knife is a great general purpose knife that will serve all your needs in the kitchen when it comes to slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing and crushing.  It has a super sharp six and a half inch stainless steel blade with a quality hardwood handle.

Lighter weight cleavers knives like this one can be used on meat, vegetables and herbs and are able to perform all slicing, chopping, and mincing jobs with ease.

The wide blade also makes it a convenient tool to use when transferring ingredients from the cutting board to the wok or other cooking pot.

This cleaver knife has a 2mm spine which is medium weight for and will be best for working with poultry though it can also be used for slicing, chopping, and mincing vegetables.

The blade is made from Japanese high carbon martensitic stainless steel (SUS420J2) which has been hardened and tempered for optimal sharpness. This knife has a razor sharp cutting edge and it has a high quality hardwood handle which is secured with brass rivets.

As the handle wood is untreated, it will benefit from the occasional application of a food grade oil to maintain the health of the wood, avoiding shrinkage and keeping the handle looking like new.  See the "knife care" tab for more details.