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Cleaver 200mm X 90mm Wrought Iron, Ni, 1.2419 Poplar Burl
Cleaver 200mm X 90mm Wrought Iron, Ni, 1.2419 Poplar Burl
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The knife is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece by artisan maker Martin Huber — blending classical inspiration with modern craftsmanship. Its profile reinterprets the traditional Chinese cleaver in a contemporary silhouette, with a tapered spine that gives a more agile, refined feel than the usual blocky cleaver form. This geometry makes it versatile: substantial enough for pumpkins or root vegetables, yet graceful enough for delicate tasks like slicing herbs or finely dicing onions.
At its core is 1.2419 steel (DIN 105WCr6), clad in wrought iron and nickel — a choice that brings wear-resistance, toughness, and excellent edge retention. The cladding adds unique visual depth while helping resist corrosion and wear, resulting in a durable blade suited to daily kitchen work. Properly heat-treated, this steel gives a reliable balance of edge performance and robustness, making the knife a dependable all-purpose tool rather than a fragile specialty blade.
The handle uses Martin Huber’s signature “rokkaku hanmaru” shape — a barrel-like, rounded-bottom design that feels natural and secure in hand. In use, the knife feels both substantial and well-balanced, giving confidence when chopping heavy or fibrous vegetables, yet remaining nimble and precise when finer control is needed. The wide convex bevels offer excellent food release and slicing performance — easily slicing delicate produce while still powering through tougher vegetables. The result is a finely tuned hybrid: robust and dependable, yet light, responsive, and beautifully crafted.