| The cleaver a formidable tool is kind of like an axe for the kitchen. The blade is thick inflexible heavy and forwardly weighted. It needs to be tough enough to chop through joints and bones. Don t expect an inferior blade that doesn t extend through the length of the handle to tackle this kind of work. Insist on a quality tool full tang blade with an ice-hardened forged blade.Forged high carbon no stain German steel ice hardened for increased strength High impact hygienic plastic riveted handle Hand washing recommended. Wipe dry after washing and store in a knife block rack or sheath. Maintain knife-edge with regular use of sharpening steel to realign the edge of blade |