Wusthof 8" Cleaver
With an 8” length and a solid 1.5 lbs (680 grams) weight, this cleaver handles the roughest cutting tasks all around the kitchen, readily cutting through large winter squash and other tough vegetables with a heavy, quick motion. The flat of the blade is a handy tool for crushing garlic and other foods, or as a scoop for transporting foods from the cutting board to their next destination in pots, pans, or on plates. This excellent blade is an ideal choice for tenderizing meat or flattening veal. With its strength, heft and balance, this handsome cleaver is built to accomplish all your heavy duty cutting tasks and chopping chores. The ultimate tool for all tasks that place high demands on the sturdiness and power of the knife: the Cleaver makes the cutting of ribs, racks, bones and also extremely hard-skinned fruit - such as coconuts - easy. The large flat of the blade, together with its strength and rigidity, make for easier and fatigue-free prepping. Another knife for coarser tasks, which can also be used for cutting, is the Butchers Knife.
Wüsthof Classic blades offer a full tang and triple-riveting for optimal heft, unmatched balance and secure construction. The Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium steel used for the Wüsthof Classic 8” Cleaver is formulated for supreme strength, stain-resistance, hardness and edge retention.
The full tang of the Wüsthof Classic line balances the impressive weight of the Wüsthof Classic 8” Cleaver, is particularly important with its weight. Triple rivets in the handle assembly ensure a permanently secure construction. Crafted from a synthetic, durable polymer, the handle displays the renowned Wüsthof trident logo with pride.
The Wüsthof Classic 8” Cleaver is made in Solingen, Germany and comes with a manufacturer's lifetime guarantee.