Messermeister Four Seasons Handcrafted Heavy Meat Cleaver, 7-Inch, Stainless Steel

I was after a 6 inch cleaver to tackle jobs beyond the scope of my chef's knife and this Messermeister fits the bill perfectly. What sets it apart from most cleavers this size is the extra heft. This is a very well made kitchen tool. Weighty, sharp, feels great in my hands. More than enough knife for most home chefs and likely pulls it weight in a commercial setting too.Thank goodness I overlooked the poor review. They must have gotten hold of a bad copy or possibly need better cleaving technique. To say this cleaver can't cut chicken minus bone or whatever seems a bit irresponsible. I've no doubt serious hand-digit injury could result if you're lazy or unfocused with this one. For the record, mine cleaves up chicken just fine.The price is not inconsequential but the quality of the item is apparent. Some may not like the handle material but I've no issue with it. A winner.

Your grandmother wouldn't have been without a good cleaver in her kitchen. Today, with packaged meat, they are less common. Which is unfortunate, because a cleaver can save your modern, thin, light, and very expensive chef's knife from a lot of abuse. This Messermeister is just the right size for home use. It is thick and sturdy enough for any task and the convex edge is a perfect compromise between cutting and chopping. Front-heavy as a cleaver should be and a good sanitary handle design.

Great product, comes sharp as a meat cleaver needs to be, great weight, comfy handle, exactly what I needed for work, and for the price you can’t get any better.

Cant express enough that this cleaves is the best bang for you buck and an amazing entry cleaver for any aspiring chef

This is a very well made cleaver. Sturdy, hefty, comfortable handle...easy to clean. Quite a beauty. Worth every penny :)

Looks good and sharp, use to cut bones. Chopping up a chicken etc. Don't get any body parts in the way!

This knife is well made and well balanced to hold but it's way bigger than we anticipated. Overkill for normal kitchen use. Didn't think we'd ever have a whole cow to chop up so gave it to our local butcher who raves about it and I think now gives us the best cuts of meat

I have a deep fear and respect for this chopping machine, lol. It is not to be trifled with. It cuts through bone with ease. It has a nice, heavy weight to it. Use with care!