Cleavers

Cleavers are used to cut through large pieces of meat and bones, or to chop them up. The chopping and cutting tools are particularly used in the meat processing industry, but are also very popular among hobby chefs and meat lovers. However, cleavers are not only suitable for processing meat. They can also be used for cutting vegetables and chopping herbs.

In addition to numerous other types of kitchen knives, you will of course also find cleavers at Meister Messer. The following guide also explains what you should pay attention to when buying such a knife.

Typical features and special characteristics of chopping axes

Cleavers are sometimes also referred to as chopping knives, kitchen cleavers, or splitters. The size of the specialty knife depends heavily on its intended use. Versions used in the meat industry typically have a blade that is 30 to 40 centimeters long and 7 to 15 centimeters wide.

In private and professional kitchens, however, smaller versions of the meat cleaver are primarily used. With blade lengths ranging from 15 to 20 centimeters, the knives for household use are significantly more manageable. A special feature of meat cleavers is their high weight, which varies between 400 and 3'000 grams depending on the model. This fact is due to the intended use or the high demands on the blade, which is therefore slightly thicker than other kitchen knives.

Another characteristic of cleavers is their extreme sharpness, which allows bones to be divided with comparatively little effort. In addition, the sharp blade ensures that precise cutting edges are created, resulting in less juice loss when roasting the meat.

Buying a meat cleaver: What you need to pay attention to

Before you start looking for the optimal cleaver, you should consider in which situations you want to use the kitchen tool. The intended use determines which blade size is recommended. For private use, models with blade lengths from 15 to 20 centimeters are usually ideal. The larger versions are more suitable for professional chefs.

Another important criterion mentioned in every meat cleaver test is the blade material. Normally, the blade is made of a solid, repeatedly hardened steel. Often, this is stainless steel. However, in the market, you can also find meat cleavers made of Damascus steel, which are very popular due to their excellent cutting properties as well as their spectacular appearance.

For the meat cleaver to be well-balanced, the handle must have a certain weight. Furthermore, there should never be a risk of slipping off the knife handle. This is ensured on the one hand by non-slip materials and on the other hand by special handle shapes. Of course, it is equally important that the chopping and cutting tool fits well in the hand.

Whichever handle material you choose is largely a matter of personal preference. While a wooden handle provides an elegant appearance, stainless steel and plastic handles meet the highest hygienic standards and are very easy to clean.

Buy cheap hatchets online

You want to expand your kitchen equipment with a cleaver to be able to process large pieces of meat? Then you are at the right place at Meister Messer, because we also carry one or two cleavers. In addition to the specialty knives, we also offer naturally versatile kitchen knives. Furthermore, you will also find numerous pocket knives at Meister Messer.

In the Meister Messer online shop, you can expect a wide range of products and fair prices. You will definitely find the desired cutting tool with us - So take a look at the range now and simply, conveniently and securely order your personal favorite online.