No. 4 Metal Handle Cleaver (7.75 long x 3" wide)

I purchased this cleaver to open Thai coconuts and it does the job. I had previously gone through several cleavers that have wood handles that are bolted/diveted on the the knife and they just don't stand up to the hacking and pounding I do. This cleaver arrived super sharp inside a plastic bag inside a perfectly sized box. Included in the box were these directions: "ALL PURPOSE Thank you for purchasing one of the most useful tools in the kitchen. Just a few tips and hints on the use of your cleaver. Do not wash in dishwaser or soak in water. Dry immediately after washing. The sharp edge is, of course, for slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing. The opposite blunt edge for tenderizing, the wide flat side for mashing garlic, ginger and the blunt end of the handle for grinding spices, mashing herbs, etc. Use the wide flat blade to pick up all the chopped food. This cleaver is all purpose and can go through bones, eg chicken, duck, fish, small ribs, etc. Cleaver is very easy to sharpen with a steel or a stone. With just a few swipes, you will attain a very sharp edge again and again. you will enjoy many years of cutting up in the kitchen with this practical cleaver from china." I am happy with this purchase

This is an AMAZING cleaver! We use it for opening young Thai coconuts, chopping garlic and a variety of raw food preparation. Best cleaver we've ever owned! They would be worth the price if they were $100 each!!! So great, we bought 2! :o)

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I'm a knife snob.

Okay, there ... I've said it.

I love to cook, and nothing bothers me more than dull knives in the kitchen.

I recently bought this cleaver to use with my new wok. For the price, I figured it was worth the gamble.

I'm pleased to report that the gamble paid off! This knife has a good solid "feel" to it. It's well balanced and the blade stays sharp. The wide, flat surface is great for scooping stuff up and tossing it in the wok for stir-frying. It's comfortable for long periods of cutting. I've used it to finely dice garlic and take apart a roasted chicken.

My 11-year-old daughter recently decided she wanted to learn how to cook Asian food, so we spent a fun afternoon in the kitchen making egg rolls and sweet-and-sour chicken. She used the knife (under my supervision, of course) and began to learn how to dice and mince. (Proud pappa that I am, she's on her way to become a great cook! :-D).

The bottom line is, if you're looking for a decent knife, once that sits well in your hand with a blade that stays sharp, you can't go wrong with this baby.

I highly recommend it.

Happy cooking!

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I used to have a cleaver with wooden handle but those break over time; I definitely like that the handle and the knife blade are one piece. Very sharp and great to scoop things up after you're done chopping. I've thrown it into the dishwasher w/o any problems. Most asian stores will have it if you want it right away.

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I got this cleaver because i buy a lot of chicken leg quarters. So now when i bring home my 10lb bag of leg quarters i immediately chop them up before i freeze them. This cleaver works very well for that purpose and cuts through bone and everything. I love that the handle is one with the blade because it assures me that the handle wont fall off.

I've had a sharper cleaver before, and had to be very careful with it, but this cleaver is perfect for chopping frozen or thawed chicken with bone along with the right cutting board.

I would get a sharper and heavier cleaver if i wanted to chop through thick beef bones.