Cleaver 180mm Apex Ultra with Copper & Wrought Iron Cladding

A masterfully crafted tool designed for chefs and culinary enthusiasts who seek the pinnacle of performance and aesthetics. This cleaver, with its substantial 180mm edge length, is engineered to handle a wide range of kitchen tasks, from chopping large cuts of meat to finely dicing vegetables. The blade, constructed with a 5-layer (Go Mai) technique, features waves of copper, Karol’s brutalist-inspired textures impressed upon ancient wrought iron, and a contemporary high-performance S grind geometry. The blacked-out steel, rich with contrast against the copper cladding, is an incredible piece of work.

Crafted from Apex Ultra steel, this cleaver boasts impressive toughness, superior edge retention, and sharpness. The spine, tapering from 3.6mm at the heel to 1.6mm near the tip, provides a robust backbone while maintaining a finely honed edge for precision cuts. The S grind enhances the blade's food release, allowing for effortless slicing through various food textures with minimal resistance. When cutting produce, this high-performance kitchen knife will retain the integrity of the food and therefore enhance its flavor.

Despite its substantial build, the cleaver's weight is only 293g, thanks to Karol’s exceptional work forging a fine taper onto the blade and the S grind, which removes mass. This results in reduced hand fatigue during prolonged use. The handle is a work of art, featuring a hidden tang construction made from stabilized Karelian Birch and accented with Karol’s signature textured bolster in copper. The aesthetics rest on a foundation of perfect balance, weight, and ergonomics. We are always thrilled to receive work from Karol; his craftsmanship is exceptional and continues to impress with this high-performance kitchen cleaver.