{"title":"Hand Forged Butcher Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eA butcher knife is the working blade for breaking meat down, and the butcher knives here cover both halves of that job: trimming and portioning at one end, chopping through joints at the other. Each is hand forged from high carbon steel in the Serbian style, full tang with steel pins. The lineup starts with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hellfang-5-hand-forged-butcher-knife\"\u003eHellfang 5\"\u003c\/a\u003e for fat caps and silver skin, moves up through the 7.5\" butcher cleaver and the 8\" Kraken and Kodiak, and tops out with the 8.7\" Grizzly and the 9.1\" Mammoth for bone. If you want it all in one box, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butchers-trio-3-piece-hand-forged-cleaver-set\"\u003eButcher's Trio\u003c\/a\u003e is a 3 piece butcher knife set with a 7.5\", an 8\" and a 7\" cleaver. Shipping is free in the USA, and every blade carries a lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kodiak-8-hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-carbon-steel","title":"Kodiak 8\" Hand Forged Butcher Cleaver, Drop Point, Serbian Style, High Carbon Steel, Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kodiak is an 8\" \u003cstrong\u003ebutcher cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a drop point, which makes it the odd one out in our cleaver lineup and the one pitmasters keep asking about. It carries the weight of a meat cleaver up front and a curved belly you can actually carve with, so one blade takes a brisket from trimming to slicing. High carbon steel, rosewood handle, forge scale left on the flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerbian style blades are forged thick and hammered flat by hand, and the flats keep the dark scale that comes off the fire. On the Kodiak the tip was pulled down into a drop point instead of the usual square nose. That gives you a point for scoring a fat cap and working around a shoulder blade, while the spine still keeps plenty of mass behind the edge. Cut meat has less to grab onto, so slices fall away instead of riding up the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOn the Board After a Long Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrisket is where the Kodiak earns its keep. Trim the point and flat before it goes on, then carve after the rest without swapping knives. It is just as happy breaking down a pork shoulder or working through game. What it is not is a bone splitter. If your weekends involve cracking beef shanks or marrow bones, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mammoth-9-hand-forged-meat-cleaver\"\u003eMammoth 9.1\" meat cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e instead, which carries far more weight for that job. The rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbq-knives\"\u003eBBQ knives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ehand forged cleavers\u003c\/a\u003e are one click away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" drop point, hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forge scale with a polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, game breakdown, heavy BBQ prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the Kodiak to the person who owns a smoker and has opinions about bark. It works for a Father's Day or birthday present for the backyard pitmaster, and it makes a good groomsmen gift for the friend who always ends up running the grill. Want something built to your own spec? A \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-knife\"\u003ecustom knife\u003c\/a\u003e takes 2 to 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh carbon steel rusts if it sits wet, so hand wash it and dry it right away. Wipe on a light coat of food safe oil before it goes back on the rack. No dishwasher and no soaking in the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Kodiak good for brisket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is the job it was shaped for. The drop point handles trimming before the cook and the curved belly carves after it, so you only need one blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cut bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is built for meat, joints and game breakdown rather than heavy bone. For splitting thick bones, a heavier cleaver like the Mammoth is the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It ships with a polished edge and is ready to work out of the box. Every knife is covered by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop it rusting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it the moment you finish washing it and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on the blade between uses. Over time high carbon steel darkens into a patina, which is normal and actually helps protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrimming a brisket before the cook and carving it after is the Kodiak's reason for existing. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003emeat cleaver buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e recommends it for anyone whose cooking mostly happens on a smoker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232577355996,"sku":"XCC-109","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/steaklovercleaverhandforgedbladewithrosewoodhandle_ea4d169a-b528-46ff-a705-21fc42511c35.png?v=1785763731"},{"product_id":"kraken-8-hand-forged-cleaver","title":"Kraken 8\" Hand Forged Cleaver Knife, Serbian Style, Hammer Textured High Carbon Steel, Black Wenge Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kraken is an 8\" \u003cstrong\u003ecleaver knife\u003c\/strong\u003e for hunters and home butchers who break down their own animals. It is forward weighted, so the blade does the work when you drop it through a joint, and the polished edge is keen enough to take meat cleanly off the bone afterwards. Hammer textured high carbon steel, a black wenge handle and a full tang with steel pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Kraken starts as a thick bar hammered out by hand in the Serbian style. The polishing stops short of the spine, so the hammer marks stay on the upper flats and you can see every strike. Those dimples break the suction that makes dense meat cling to a smooth blade, which is why a slab of venison falls away instead of sticking. Below the hammer marks the edge is ground and polished clean. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehand forged cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e that shows how it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Processing Shed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kraken is happiest on a big job: quartering, splitting joints and portioning a whole loin into steaks. The heavy belly keeps its momentum through the cut, so you are not muscling it. Once the season is over it moves to the grill as a BBQ cleaver. It is a lot of knife for dicing onions, though. If your cooking is mostly weeknight prep, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhino-8-hand-forged-cleaver-high-carbon-steel\"\u003eRhino 8\" cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e is the friendlier pick. For more blades built for this work, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knives\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbq-knives\"\u003eBBQ knives\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ecleaver collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\", hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammer textured high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black wenge wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammer marked flats with a polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butchering, game processing, BBQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunters are hard to buy for because they already own a pile of gear. What they probably do not own is a hand forged cleaver with a black wenge handle. Give it before opening day or as a Christmas present to the person who fills your freezer every fall. It also works as a groomsmen gift for a wedding party full of outdoorsmen. Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused knives, so there is no risk in guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a day of processing, wash it by hand in warm water and dry it straight away. Finish with a light coat of food safe oil. No dishwasher, and do not leave it soaking in a bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle a whole deer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is built for game processing, including quartering and splitting joints. Pair it with a knife from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boning-fillet-knives\"\u003eboning knives\u003c\/a\u003e for the fine work around the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does hammer textured mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe marks left by the hammer during forging are kept on the upper flats. They look rugged and they help food release from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it ships with a polished edge ready for work, and it is covered by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop it rusting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it the moment you finish washing it and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on the blade between uses. Over time high carbon steel darkens into a patina, which is normal and actually helps protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt spends the hunting season quartering and splitting joints, then moves to BBQ duty. For a wider look at \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003ewhich cleaver to buy for bone work\u003c\/a\u003e, the guide sorts our range by the job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232609730780,"sku":"XCC-111","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/steakknife.png?v=1785324976"},{"product_id":"grizzly-8-7-hand-forged-meat-cleaver-olive-wood","title":"Grizzly 8.7\" Hand Forged Heavy Duty Meat Cleaver, Serbian Style, High Carbon Steel, Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grizzly is an 8.7\" \u003cstrong\u003eheavy duty meat cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wide, heavy profile made for one job: getting through bone. Primal breakdown, splitting a rack of ribs, taking a pork leg apart at the joint. It is hand forged from high carbon steel, full tang with steel pins, and fitted with an olive wood handle that has plenty of grain to look at between chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged in the Serbian style, the Grizzly is hammered by hand into a broad, tall blade and left with the textured finish those hammer blows produce. No two come out quite the same, which is the honest result of working steel by hand. The height of the blade matters. It puts mass high above the edge, so each chop lands with weight rather than arm strength, and the tall face keeps your knuckles well clear of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Bone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ebutcher cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e is for people who buy a quarter or half animal, or who simply prefer to cut their own ribs, oxtail and chops. Let the weight fall and it drives through dense bone and cartilage where a chef knife would chip or bounce. It is overkill for fine slicing and far too big for dicing garlic. If you mostly cook on a smoker and want something that also carves, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kodiak-8-hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-carbon-steel\"\u003eKodiak 8\" drop point cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e. For the whole heavy lineup, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ecleavers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7\", hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy and wide, built for bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand forged texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primal breakdown, butchering, BBQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the Grizzly to the person who orders a side of beef every year, or the hunter who refuses to pay someone else to process a deer. It makes a memorable retirement gift for a man who finally has time to cure his own bacon, and it lands well at Christmas under a tree full of socks. The olive wood handle means it looks as good hanging on a wall rack as it works on the block. More ideas sit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is high carbon steel, so do not let it sit wet. Hand wash, dry right away and rub on a light coat of food safe oil. No dishwasher and no soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it go through beef bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It was built for primal breakdown and drives through dense bone and cartilage. Let the weight do the work rather than swinging hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel is the Grizzly made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh carbon steel, hand forged. It takes a keen edge and is easy to sharpen at home, but it needs to be dried and oiled after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery knife carries a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship, and shipping is free in the USA and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop it rusting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it the moment you finish washing it and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on the blade between uses. Over time high carbon steel darkens into a patina, which is normal and actually helps protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimal breakdown and splitting ribs are where the Grizzly belongs. Before you commit to this much steel, our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003ehow heavy a meat cleaver should be\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232618774748,"sku":"XCC-113","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/handforgedbladewihtolivewoodhandle_0c98d979-a404-46c5-8af7-5ab4632d1c0f.png?v=1785665314"},{"product_id":"mammoth-9-hand-forged-meat-cleaver","title":"Mammoth 9.1\" Hand Forged Meat Cleaver, Extra Heavy Serbian Style Chopper, High Carbon Steel, Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mammoth is a 9.1\" \u003cstrong\u003emeat cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e that weighs about 1500 grams, and you feel every one of them. It is built for the big jobs: separating joints on a whole shoulder, cracking bone for stock, splitting heavy cuts that would stop a lighter blade. High carbon steel, dark forge scale on the flats, a thick spine and an olive wood handle to hang on to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Serbian style the Mammoth is hammered by hand from a thick bar and kept thick at the spine. That spine is the engine. It sits directly over the edge, so the force of each chop goes straight down into the cut instead of wobbling off to one side. The flats keep their dark, textured forge scale, which also stops the blade binding when it is buried deep in a joint. Only the edge is polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBig Joints, Big Bones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the cleaver you reach for when the job is big. Lift it a few inches and let it drop. At roughly 1500 grams you do not need to swing hard, and you should not. Be honest with yourself, though. That weight gets tiring for everyday prep and it is far too much blade for a tomato. If you want something lighter that still chops, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhino-8-hand-forged-cleaver-high-carbon-steel\"\u003eRhino 8\" cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e is the easier daily option. More heavy blades live in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ecleavers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1\", hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark forge scale with a polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick spine for heavy impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mammoth gets a laugh when it comes out of the box, then it goes straight to work. Give it to the pitmaster who cooks whole hogs, or to a home butcher who has outgrown a lighter cleaver. It is a big statement for Christmas or a milestone birthday, and a fitting retirement gift for someone who spent years behind a meat counter. Browse more ideas in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash it and dry it right away, spine and all. Wipe a light coat of food safe oil over the blade before storing. Never put it in the dishwasher or leave it soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 1500 grams. That weight is the point, since it lets the cleaver crack bone and separate joints with a short, controlled drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cut bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is built to crack bone and split the heaviest cuts. Keep the edge away from frozen meat and stone boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on brisket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will trim a raw brisket fine. For slicing after the cook, a lighter blade like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kodiak-8-hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-carbon-steel\"\u003eKodiak 8\" cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop it rusting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it the moment you finish washing it and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on the blade between uses. Over time high carbon steel darkens into a patina, which is normal and actually helps protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCracking bone for stock and splitting a whole shoulder at the joint is what the Mammoth is for. If you are not sure you need about 1500 grams of cleaver, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003ematching a cleaver to the job\u003c\/a\u003e will tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232619004124,"sku":"XCC-114","price":183.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/HandforgedSteelcleaverforbutchers.png?v=1785757430"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-rosewood","title":"Hand Forged Butcher Cleaver 7.5\", Heavy Meat Cleaver Knife, High Carbon Steel, Full Tang, Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand forged butcher cleaver carries a 7.5\" high carbon steel blade and is built for one thing above all: heavy breakdown work. If you buy primals, split whole chickens by the case, or cut your own chops, this is the meat cleaver knife to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe forge this one in the Serbian style with a plain, no nonsense shape. A thick bar is hammered out long and tall, the upper flats are left raw and textured straight from the hammer, and the edge is ground and polished below them. There is no fancy profile and no hole, just a lot of steel in the right place. A rosewood handle is fixed to the full tang with steel pins, and it only gets better looking with years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe length gives you reach through a pork loin or a beef chuck in one pass. The forge scale on the flats cuts drag, so dense protein falls off instead of riding up the blade. The deep, sweeping belly means you can rock it through garlic or herbs once the heavy work is done, so it earns a spot on the counter as well as the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want something smaller for trimming, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hellfang-5-hand-forged-butcher-knife\"\u003eHellfang 5\" hand forged butcher knife\u003c\/a\u003e is the close in partner to this cleaver. For the full range, go to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare sizes in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ecleavers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" hand forged high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw forge scale, polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butchering, heavy chopping, BBQ prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a knife for the home butcher, the hunter with a chest freezer, or the uncle who insists on carving everything himself. It makes a solid retirement gift for someone taking up smoking meat, and a Christmas present that gets used every weekend instead of sitting in a drawer. Pair it with the Hellfang for a two knife butcher kit, or ask us about a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-knife\"\u003ecustom knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash, then dry it straight away. Rub a light coat of food safe oil on the blade before storing. No dishwasher, and do not leave it soaking in the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a butcher cleaver the same as a butcher knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot quite. A butcher knife is usually a longer, curved blade for trimming and portioning. A butcher cleaver is taller and heavier and is built to chop through joints. Plenty of home butchers keep one of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go through bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt handles joints, ribs, poultry and pork bones. Heavy beef leg bones and frozen blocks call for a saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the top of the blade rough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is forge scale left from the hammer. It keeps meat from sticking to the flats and gives the blade its raw look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it from rusting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it right after washing and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on it. Water left sitting on high carbon steel is what causes rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only buy one cleaver for joints, ribs and poultry bones, our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003ebest meat cleaver for home butchering\u003c\/a\u003e names this one as the safest single pick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232633094364,"sku":"XCC-119","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/scandinavian_hand_forged_cleaver.png?v=1785154470"},{"product_id":"hellfang-5-hand-forged-butcher-knife","title":"Hellfang 5\" Hand Forged Butcher Knife, Small Meat Trimming Knife, High Carbon Steel, Full Tang, Hardwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hellfang is a 5\" hand forged butcher knife, the compact one in the lineup. It is built for trimming and close in work, the jobs where a big cleaver gets clumsy and a paring knife feels flimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven on a small blade we keep the Serbian style of forging. The high carbon steel is hammered to shape rather than stamped from a sheet, and the raw forge finish is left on the upper blade above a polished edge. A full tang runs the length of the hardwood handle and is held with steel pins, so the knife feels solid in the hand for its size. It looks like it came straight off the anvil, because it did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the Trim Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it to strip silverskin off a tenderloin, trim the fat cap on a brisket before it goes in the smoker, clean up a rack of ribs, or portion chicken. The short blade gives you control when you are working the tip along a seam. At camp it takes care of everyday prep, from onions to sausages, and takes up almost no room in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not meant for chopping. When you need to go through joints, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-rosewood\"\u003e7.5\" Hand Forged Butcher Cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e. Other blades for trimming and portioning live in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" hand forged high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw forge finish, polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimming, detail butchering, camp cooking, everyday prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery pitmaster already owns a big knife. Few own a good small one, which makes the Hellfang an easy gift for Father's Day or a birthday. It suits the hunter who trims his own venison, and it fits in a Christmas stocking. Add the butcher cleaver and you have a two knife gift that covers the whole cook. More options are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash it and dry it right away. Wipe a light coat of food safe oil on the blade before you put it away. No dishwasher, no soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 5 inch butcher knife big enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor trimming and detail work, yes. That is the point of it. For breaking down big cuts, pair it with a cleaver or a longer butcher knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for brisket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor trimming the fat cap and cleaning up the flat before the cook, yes. For slicing the finished brisket you want a long slicer from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbq-knives\"\u003eBBQ knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The edge is polished and ready for trim work out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it straight after washing and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrimming a fat cap and stripping silverskin are the Hellfang's daily work, and a cleaver takes over at the joints. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/meat-cleaver-vs-butcher-knife\"\u003ebutcher knife or meat cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e guide explains where one job ends and the other starts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232636338396,"sku":"XCC-108","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_kluwj3kluwj3kluw.png?v=1784859176"},{"product_id":"butchers-trio-3-piece-hand-forged-cleaver-set","title":"The Butcher's Trio 3 Piece Hand Forged Cleaver Set, 7.5\" Butcher, 8\" Drop Point, 7\" Sheep Foot, High Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Butcher's Trio is a hand forged butcher knife set made of three cleavers, each with its own job, all in high carbon steel on full tang handles. It is for people who break down big cuts themselves, in the kitchen or over a camp fire, and want a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-sets\"\u003ecleaver set\u003c\/a\u003e that can take a beating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are forged in the Serbian style. The blade is worked thick and wide, the flats are hammered by hand and the forge scale stays on. The butcher cleaver and the sheep foot cleaver are finished in hammer textured high carbon steel, so the dimpled surface you see is the actual record of the hammer. Each is forged on its own, so none is a copy of another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Cleaver Does What\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Butcher Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e has a sweeping belly and carries its weight forward, so it drops hard into a chop and still rocks smoothly through a cut. Its wenge grip is dense and shrugs off moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDrop Point Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you chopping power with a proper tip. Use the point for detail work, then get back to heavy prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSheep Foot Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e has a broad straight edge and a rounded spine. It is the control knife of the group, good for clean push cuts and mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges are built to stand up to bone and cartilage. What this set will not do well is thin, even slicing of a finished brisket. For that, add a slicer from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbq-knives\"\u003eBBQ knives\u003c\/a\u003e, or step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mastercraft-4-piece-hand-forged-knife-set\"\u003eMastercraft 4 Piece Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Single blades sit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knives\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Butcher Cleaver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" blade, 11.5\" overall, 370g, hammer textured high carbon steel, wenge wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Point Cleaver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" blade, 13\" overall, hand forged high carbon steel, rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheep Foot Cleaver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" blade, 12\" overall, 400g, hammer textured high carbon steel, black rosewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang, multi pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw textured forge finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime, against defects in materials and craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this to the person who already owns a smoker and a freezer full of meat. It suits a hunter who likes to process his own game, a dad for Father's Day, or someone heading into retirement with plans to cook more. For a wedding party, the best man gets the trio and the groomsmen each get a single cleaver, which keeps the look matched in the photos. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003egifts\u003c\/a\u003e for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, dry right away and rub on a light coat of food safe oil. Keep them out of the dishwasher and never leave them soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these cleavers cut through bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe edges are made to stand up to bone and cartilage, and the butcher cleaver's forward weight helps on joints. For thick marrow bones a saw is still the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take them camping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dry them after use and oil them before packing up, since high carbon steel does not like staying wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I change my mind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnused knives can be returned within 30 days, and the lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three cleavers are made for breaking down big cuts at home or over a camp fire. To see how the set compares with our other three, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-chef-knife-set\"\u003ewhich knife set fits which cook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232687161564,"sku":"XCC-220","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/handforgedcleaersarehandledonwoodenstand.png?v=1785920474"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com.au\/collections\/butcher-knives.oembed","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}