{"title":"Cleaver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese cleaver is not a butcher's tool but a tall, thin, all-purpose kitchen knife — light in the hand, with a broad face for scooping and a straight edge built for clean push cuts. This selection gathers handforged cleavers from makers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"martin-huber-109-layer-mosaic-twist-cleaver-165mm-double-s-grind","title":"Chinese Cleaver 165mm 109 Layer Mosaic Twist Double S-Grind","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet’s set aside the looks for a moment and consider the unique geometry of this high-performance cleaver. If you are not familiar with the “S” grind, the idea behind this unique geometry is to reduce contact between the produce and face of the blade. Naturally, this reduces bruising and damage to the produce, but it also improves food release. This cleaver features a somewhat experimental double “S” grind, which features an additional hollow in the blade designed to take food release to yet another level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is surprisingly light weight and nimble, this blade is certainly designed for all purpose use. The laser thin edge coupled with the unique double “S” grind results in an amazing slicing and chopping experience. A nakiri cleaver or a Chinese style cleaver, certainly not a bone cutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, now that we have covered the performance, let’s discuss the looks. The 109-layer Damascus twist pattern blade, and the ironwood burl, stainless steel and carbon fibre used in the handle make for a contemporary, yet classic combination that is accentuated by the cutting edge double “S” grind and aggressive, for a cleaver, blade profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother stunning heirloom piece from the Austrian master craftsman, Martin Huber. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894021927050,"sku":"MC-103-757","price":2144.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Chinese_Cleaver_165mm_Double_S_Grind_109_Layer_Damacus_Twist_Ironwood_Burl_Handle_-_Blade_5__07944.1645192596.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647612"},{"product_id":"martin-huber-cleaver-165mm-1-2519-san-mai-with-nickel-inlay-maple-burl-handle","title":"Chinese Cleaver 170mm 1.2519 San Mai with Nickel Inlay \u0026 Maple Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful San Mai cleaver from Martin Huber. This one features stainless cladding and a nickel inlay lightning bolt, with a 1.2519 core cutting edge. 1.2519 is a great performing steel, with extremely good edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is ground workhorse, but it’s by no means a bone cutter. Very satisfying weight and balance make this blade a great all-purpose cleaver or perhaps a nakiri-cleaver hybrid. The blade has a lovely cutting action on the board and comfortably tears through produce like butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful silvery San Mai cladding is complimented by a forced, black, patina on the cutting edge. Reaching back to the handle, Martin has fitted this one with a striking stabilised maple burl with complimentary black G10, carbon spacer and bolster. The combination is a very contemporary and tasteful package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin’s ergonomic, faceted rokkaku hanmaru or hex-round handle feels super comfortable in the hand and the facetted shoulders of the handle make for a very nimble grip. Another premium piece from Martin Huber that will bring class and style to your kitchen in a very high performance package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894021992586,"sku":"MC-103-758","price":1485.52,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver_170mm_Workhorse_San_Mai_1.2519_Core_Stabilised_Maple_Burle_Handle_-_Profile__27006.1645194168.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647597"},{"product_id":"cleaver-185mm-x-90mm-silverline-1-2842-san-mai","title":"Chinese Cleaver 185mm x 90mm Silverline 1.2842 San Mai","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA blade full of hidden beauty. Taking a closer look at the steel and you notice beautiful grain structure, like flowing lines and water droplets. Almost ironically the hefty cleaver (420g) features so much subtle beauty and delicacy. Setting aside the beautiful grain structure of the steel, blade has a lovely thin and razor-sharp edge, a beautifully soft blue\/grey stabilised handle and a super precise balance that suits the cutting style used on the Chinese cleaver to perfection.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerhaps contrary to popular believe the Chinese cleaver is typically wielded with a push cut action that is delivered from the shoulder and elbow with a straight or locked wrist, rather than an up and down chopping action from the wrist. The edge geometry on this blade is perfectly suited, flat yet angled towards the spine with a subtle increase in angle towards the end of the blade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade features a subtle distal taper from 2.78mm down to 1.74mm at the spine, slightly thicker in the middle of the blade allowing for a more aggressive convex geometry. The overall feel of the blade on the board is very satisfying, an absolute pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompleting the blade is a Rokkaku Hanmaru handle in \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esoft blue\/grey stabilised curly maple with a custom milled stainless bolster. The handle is super comfortable in the hand and the fit and finish is absolutely 100%.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40989719167114,"sku":"MHC185SL","price":1384.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver185mmx90mmSilverlineStainlessBolster-Blade2.jpg?v=1754647280"},{"product_id":"cleaver-225mm-x-105mm-honyaki-s-grind-birchbark-stainless","title":"Chinese Cleaver 225mm X 105mm Honyaki \"S\" Grind Birchbark \u0026 Stainless","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForging cleavers, particularly Chinese cleavers is a huge challenge. With such a large piece of metal the potential for warping is quite high. Often the bladesmith will have to spend time to straighten and flatten the blade. With Honyaki, which are also inherently challenging to forge, this is even more challenging. So, suffice it to say that for Jonas to produce a clever of this size with such a thin, flat, and straight blade is very impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEqually impressive is the geometry of the blade which features a very thin, high performance “S” grind and incredible distal taper. Being a cleaver, the profile is predominantly flat, but does feature a slight curve towards the nose giving the knife some rock-ability. At around 425g the knife is also relatively light weight, yet substantial and satisfying in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTurning to the looks and what an amazing job Jonas has done. The birchbark Rokkaku Hanmaru handle has become a signature feature of Jonas’s work and for the first time Jonas has paired this blade with a custom, friction fit saya with beautiful birchbark inlays to match the handle. There is something about the rustic beauty of the birchbark that feels so right when paired with Jonas’s incredible honyaki blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall, this is a stunning piece of work from Jonas Johnsson aka isasmedjan. The blade feels incredible in the hand and on the board, an amazing heirloom piece from our Swedish Honyaki master.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonas Johnsson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43397932056841,"sku":"MC-38-521","price":2350.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver225x105_S_grindHonyakiwithBirchBarkhandleandmatchingSaya-Blade1.jpg?v=1754647037"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-chinese-cleaver-190mm-x-85mm-honyaki-135cr3","title":"Chinese Cleaver 190mm X 85mm Honyaki 135cr3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt just feels great in your hand, the balance is perfect, the knife is light weight and nimble and the classic cleaver, stumpy handle is just the right size. This 190mm X 85mm Cleaver from isasmedjan such a simple and elegant piece of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround convex and super thin, with a nice taper. At the spine the knife travels from 3.5mm down to 1.8mm, but behind the edge that tapering converts to a hair-splitting edge at the nose of the blade. Suffice it to say the grind on this cleaver is very impressive and a joy to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredible piece of steel, full of beautiful alloy banding. Jonas has finished the blade in the Honyaki style with a beautiful wave pattern, a subtle touch of brute de forge and a near mirror polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetting nature speak for itself, the knife is paired with a simple octagonal stumpy handle made from an incredibly beautiful piece of stabilised black ash burl. There is something about Honyaki blades, the simplicity and subtle beauty that just looks stunning when paired with natural timbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother stunning piece from Jonas Johnsson and if you are a fan of Chinese cleavers, you will certainly love this one, but if you haven't used one before and wanted to try one out, at just 190mm X 85mm, this is the perfect size to get you started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonas Johnsson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43529194668297,"sku":"MC-38-522","price":1528.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver190X85135cr3HonyakiAmboynaBurl-3.jpg?v=1754646911"},{"product_id":"kamon-knives-cleaver-200mm-x-80mm-wave-texture-blacked-out","title":"Chinese Cleaver 200mm X 80mm \"Wave\" Texture, Blacked Out","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlacked out, precision heat treated 1.2519 Germany tool steel, dark naturally forming swirls and lines traverse the primary bevel. This beautiful, naturally forming pattern known in modern times as alloy banding is likely what made Damascus steel famous. Not the pattern wielded Damascus we often see in modern made knives, but the original Damascus or crucible steel (Wootz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbove the primary bevel the Kamon knives “Wave” hammered texture ripples its way towards the spine with underlaying rustic, yet smooth brute de forge and scale left from the forging process and heat treatment of the blade. A reminder of the hand-crafted nature of the knife and a gothic, brutalist touch that makes a Kamon knife so unique and cool. Like a sculptor he knows just how much to leave and how much to take away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA dark horse from nose to tail this cleaver has been fitted with a pitch-black Ebony Rokkaku Hanmaru, takedown handle with smooth, dark titanium torpedo endcaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s a Kamon and so you can be sure that the profile and grind are 100% performance focused, and he delivers. The blade features an astonishing distal taper that is consistent along every axis of this 200mm X 80mm cleaver. Traversing from over 5mm down to a laser thin sub 1mm at the lower end of the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChop, slice, scoop this is about as good as a cleaver gets!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Kamon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43600389964041,"sku":"MC-33-483","price":3127.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver200mmx80mmWaveBlackOutEbonyandTitanium-1.jpg?v=1754645885"},{"product_id":"cleaver-185mm-x-69mm-damascus-clad-135cr3","title":"Chinese Cleaver 185mm X 69mm Damascus Clad 135Cr3 Kasumi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis knife is simply about fun! Designed to bring joy in to the kitchen and a smile to your face. By no mean a simple knife to make though, in fact tall blades like this are always a challenge and with the techniques used by Milan this is an impressive piece of work for sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lovely forged distal taper and bevels make this mini cleaver an absolute pleasure to work with. The k-tip is thin and sharp and a delight for the details and the tall blade with its thin and sharp edge will move with ease through most produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis one is not short on looks either. Clad in a nice subtle Damascus, which is Kasumi polished at the edge and brushed Nashiji towards the spine the finish a very captivating style. Paired with an antique style handle constructed out of Boxwood with a brass collar and pin the knife has an old world feel to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery comfortable to hold, a delightful cutting action, incredible finish that is easy on the eyes. This is just a joyful knife full of style and class. With a 64 HRC 135Cr3 core it is also tough and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milan Gravier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43662048985353,"sku":"MC-105-794","price":2357.03,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver185mmX69mmDamascusClad135Cr3Kasumi-2.jpg?v=1754645563"},{"product_id":"karol-karys-cleaver-180mm-by-80mm-spicy-white-maple-brass","title":"Chinese Cleaver 180mm by 85mm Spicy White, Maple \u0026 Brass","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKarol Karyś of made by Karyś produces some of the most unique culinary knives in the world. Absolutely performance first design, but with striking aesthetics that are inspired by brutalist architecture. His latest piece, this 180mm by 85mm Chinese cleaver features the fluted “S” grind texture. Aside from giving the knife some very cool looks, the textures also help to reduce the weight of the knife and with food release or reduced produce stickage. The phenomenon where food sticks the side of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerformance wise the blade features some very decent geometry. Nicely tapered throughout with a beautifully thin and sharp cutting edge. The profile features a flat edge profile with a nice curve towards the nose for a little rock ability. It’s a very light weight and well-balanced cleaver with razor sharp and thin cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stabilized maple and brass handle has been sculpted in Karol’s classic style and as with any of Karol’s work it’s a thoughtfully designed, and beautiful piece with excellent cutting performance to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Karol Karyś","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43714813231369,"sku":"MCKKC180","price":1629.34,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver180mmSpicyWhite_Maple_Brass-4.jpg?v=1754645016"},{"product_id":"cleaver-190mm-by-90mm-stainless-clad-apex-ultra-go-mai","title":"Chinese Cleaver 190mm X 90mm Stainless Clad Apex Ultra Go Mai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Huber’s cleavers are some of the best around. Balanced and well weighted, with perfect geometry and amazing cutting performance. For those who love to cook and know the joys of working with a Chinese cleaver this is a true piece of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way the stainless cladding and the black etching on the Apex Ultra cutting core pairs with the stunning Australian ringed gidgee, bog oak and mammoth ivory handle is just perfection. It’s hard to imagine a better combination of texture and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautifully forged blade, a stunning handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43721701064969,"sku":"MCMHC190X90","price":1978.93,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver190mmby90mmStainlesscladAU-7.jpg?v=1754645002"},{"product_id":"martin-huber-cleaver-200mm-by-85mm-stainless-clad-apex-ultra-go-mai","title":"Chinese Cleaver 200mm X 85mm Stainless Clad Apex Ultra Go Mai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Huber is a breakaway star in the artisan knife making scene. From knife to knife we are seeing improvements in fit and finish, cutting performance and overall geometry that are nearing perfection, along with a refined and considered approach to style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 200mm Chinese cleaver features a beautifully tapered geometry. Thick above the heel for a lovely satisfying pinch and thin at the front of the blade for a nimble, balanced feel. With an overall weight of just over 360g the blade is nicely weighted with just the right amount of heft. The edge profile has a subtle curve and feels very comfortable on the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged from house made Go Mai steel featuring Apex Ultra high carbon steel at the core and clad in stainless steel and nickel. Martin forges his steel and blades on a 100kg Béché power hammer which is near enough to 100 years old. His laminated steels are some of the best to be found in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinally, the handle. A tapered Rokaku Hanmaru handle crafted from a stunning piece of elm burl with brass, G10 and carbon spacers and a textured brass bolster. This is a contemporary, yet classy piece from Martin. Absolutely stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43721703162121,"sku":"MC-103-769","price":1978.93,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver200mmX85mmStainlessCladAU-7.jpg?v=1754644987"},{"product_id":"kamon-knives-gigantoku-240mm-x-80mm-pyramids-ku","title":"Gigantoku 240mm X 80mm Pyramids KU","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigantoku is a revelation. A combination of the classic cleaver and the Japanese santoku. When it comes to precision work the Chinese cleaver can be a deft tool in the right hands, but the addition of the santoku tip makes this kitchen weapon a far more approachable tool. The pointed tip is great for pushing in on onions and other produce for fine detailed work, but the tall blade with its relatively flat profile makes short work of shredding through large quantities of produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gigantoku features the Kamon Pyramids texture on the face in combination with a blacksmith finish and a satiny smooth belt finish on the bevels. The blade is precision ground and comes down to fractions of a millimetre at the edge and tip. Highly tapered, like all of Mr Kamon’s work this blade is an absolute delight to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable handle features the Kamon western profile. Benjamin has chosen a unique bog oak burl and blackened titanium for this piece. It has been textured using bead blasting. The overall piece looks and feels amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Kamon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43721723674889,"sku":"MC-33-486","price":3297.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gigantoku240mmPyramidsKUWestern-32.jpg?v=1754644966"},{"product_id":"martin-huber-cleaver-190mm-x-90mm-iron-clad-1-2519","title":"Chinese Cleaver 190mm X 90mm Iron Clad 1.2419.05","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piece filled with contrast from Martin Huber, this 190mm by 90mm Chinese cleaver features a 1.419.05 core clad in soft iron. Dark black brute de forge graduates into a light grey matte polished edge band before hitting the black acid etched core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is filled with rustic Wabi Sabi character, but it’s paired with a beautiful curly maple handle that has a soft light character about it. The combination is very Ying and Yang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tapered spine, convex grind and comfortable balance make for a high-performance cleaver with a lovely cutting action. Martin has worked hard to perfect his cleavers and this one is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG10, carbon fiber and stainless steel accents complete what is a very tasteful beautifully crafted cleaver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843488645385,"sku":"MC-103-771","price":1566.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver190mmX90mmIronClad.jpg?v=1754644753"},{"product_id":"cleaver-170x75-gomai-wrought-iron-clad-apex-ultra-bog-oak-wrought-iron","title":"Chinese Cleaver 170x75 GoMai Wrought Iron Clad Apex Ultra","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Huber sets the bar high with this middle weight cleaver-Kiri. Forged in some incredible house laminated GoMai steel, wrought iron and nickel over Apex Ultra. A beautifully thin and tapered geometry, with a razor sharp convex bevel. The handle is something else also, with a stunning combination of ancient oak, copper and wrought iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly stunning kitchen cleaver, the best of the best steel and an edge geometry that is bound to satisfy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Huber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44116276019465,"sku":"MC-103-773","price":1669.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver170x75WroughtIronCladApexGoMaiBogOakandWroughtIron-9.jpg?v=1754644472"},{"product_id":"cleaver-190mm-x-100-gomai-wrought-iron-nickel-52100","title":"Chinese Cleaver 190mm x 100 GoMai Wrought Iron, Nickel, 52100","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs we are celebrating the launch of Brook Turner on Modern Cooking we bring you this second, incredible piece of work from the Australian artisan smith. 52100 high carbon steel clad in wrought iron and nickel. This is a stunning cleaver with textured wrought iron and a beautifully polished satin edge band. Letting nature do the talking Brook has finished this piece with an incredibly beautiful Honduras burl stumpy grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally well balance, laser thin and razor sharp this is not only stunning to look at, but for those who love to cook with a cleaver and absolute performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful beast will make you very happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brook Turner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44125586063625,"sku":"MC-75-598","price":1530.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver190mmX100mmGoMai-6.jpg?v=1754644424"},{"product_id":"cleaver-175mm-wrought-iron-clad-aogami-2-water-quenched","title":"Chinese Cleaver 175mm Wrought Iron Clad Aogami #2 Water Quenched","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nimble vegetable cleaver from Swedish blacksmith Jonas Johnsson with a tough, water quenched cutting edge in Aogami #2 steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleavers always present a challenge to the bladesmith due to the broad surface area of the blade and the addition of water quenching makes this one something special. Water quenching gives the steel additional hardness but comes with higher risks than a typical oil quench, making this another example of why Jonas is such a talented craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClad in wrought iron and with a forged integral bolster it is as though Jonas was showing off a little with this one. The blade is finished with a lovely mirror stone polish on the zero ground bevels. The result is a razor-sharp blade full of contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is fitted with an ebony stumpy octagonal grip. It feels balanced and ergonomic in the hand and has fine taper. Another beautiful piece of work from Jonas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonas Johnsson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241751015689,"sku":"MC-38-532","price":1571.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver175mmWroughtIronCladAogami2WaterQuenched-31.jpg?v=1754644306"},{"product_id":"cleaver-210mm-gomai","title":"Chinese Cleaver 210mm GoMai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is such an impressive piece of work. 210mm x 100mm, less than 2.5mm thin, slightly tapered, almost perfectly centred core and nice even shinogi. A beast of a Chinese cleaver with lovely thin and sharp convex bevels. If you have ever worked steel in a forge, be it at a simple knife making class or as a professional knife maker this kinda thing is impressive. It not just impressive from a craftsmanship perspective, it will also impress in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrook loves working with wrought iron and this blade features a classic \"Spice White\" core with a nickel and wrought iron cladding. The textured cladding is a like finger print left by his power hammer. Its brushed finish and it looks very nice. The bevels are stone polished, convex, and beautifully consistent. The knife is finished with a beautiful piece of African Blackwood, dense, rich black with subtle reddish brown hues. Very nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would usually finish the product description with a few comments about the fit and finish and general quality, but honestly I think we have said what we need to about this one. Very nice work, very impressed with this piece from Brook Turner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brook Turner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44571931771145,"sku":"MC-75-602","price":1691.17,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Cleaver210mmGoMai1.jpg?v=1754643160"},{"product_id":"cleaver-208mm-denty-short-neck-black-out","title":"Chinese Cleaver 208mm Denty Short Neck Black Out","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChop, slice, scoop this is about as good as a cleaver gets. Precision forged and ground in Benjamin Kamon’s Vienna, Austria studio. This Chinese Cleaver features a lovely distal taper and exceptional convex ground bevels. With a blade length of 208mm and 85mm of blade height this cleaver is a precision work of art designed to be a kitchen all-rounder capable of chopping and slicing with ease. With Benjamin’s new short-neck design the blade feels exceptionally well balanced and ergonomic, becoming an extension of your body as you enjoy your time in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid etched for a dark blacked out aesthetic, the precision heat treated 1.2519 Germany tool steel features naturally forming swirls and lines, which traverse the primary bevel. This naturally forming pattern known as alloy banding is a striking and beautiful visual. Above the primary bevel the Kamon knives classic “Denty” hammered texture covers the blade up to the spine and completes the look in stunning form. A pitch-black Ebony Rokkaku Hanmaru, handle extends out of the short-neck blade. The handle is accented with rusticated texture on the sides and bead blasted bronze torpedo endcaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin’s knives feature the finest fit and finish and his design aesthetic is one of the most decerning to be found. This is an incredible heirloom piece from this Austrian artisan blacksmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife comes with a hand crafted saya for safe storage and transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Kamon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832551469321,"sku":"MC-33-492","price":4727.26,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Cleaver208mmDentyShortNeckBlackOut4.jpg?v=1754642593"},{"product_id":"cleaver-200mm-100mm-au-mono-yew-antler-takedown","title":"Chinese Cleaver 200mm\/100mm AU Mono Yew \u0026 Antler Takedown","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAustrian blacksmith Simon Kirchbaum recently forged an exquisite Chinese cleaver as part of a competition with fellow smith Benjamin Kamon. The challenge was to craft the lightest cleaver that still met a set of stringent minimum specifications. The cleavers had to measuring at lease 200mm by 100mm, be forged from Apex Ultra steel, am excellent steel known for its edge retention and toughness, no special grinds were allowed, and the cleavers must feature a takedown handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe specifications of Kirchbaum's cleaver highlight his exceptional skill as craftsman. The blade is a traditional Chinese style or vegetable cleaver with an edge length of 200mm. The spine measurements are meticulously tapered, with the heel at 4.45mm, the mid at 1.17mm, and the tip (20mm before) at 0.83mm. The blade height stands at 101.26mm. Despite its robust build, the cleaver weighs a mere 310g, making it remarkably lightweight for its size. The cutting edge, forged from Apex Ultra steel, boasts a hardness rating of 66 HRC, ensuring a razor-sharp edge that can handle rigorous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKirchbaum's attention to detail extends to the cleaver's aesthetic and functional design. The blade features a striking Brute de Forge finish combined with satin polished bevels, enhancing its visual appeal. The convex grind ensures superior cutting performance. The handle construction is equally impressive, utilizing a hidden tang, takedown design for easy maintenance and balance. Crafted from yew and deer antler, the handle not only offers a comfortable grip but also adds a touch of natural beauty. Simon made a custom tool to remove the handle, it’s an elegant design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA signature aesthetic for Simon, this cleaver exemplifies the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Simon Krichbaum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45447071498505,"sku":"MC-116-852","price":2062.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Clear200mmYew_AntlerTakedown.jpg?v=1754641960"},{"product_id":"cleaver-180mm-800mm-apex-ultra-with-copper-and-wrought-iron-cladding","title":"Chinese Cleaver 180mm Apex Ultra with Copper \u0026 Wrought Iron Cladding","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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. 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Crafted from ApexUltra steel, known for its exceptional toughness and edge retention, the cleaver easily handles heavy workloads. The blade’s broad profile and weight make it ideal for cutting large root vegetables, while its sharp edge ensures precise, clean slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features an \"S grind,\" a specialized compound geometry that offers superior cutting efficiency and reduces friction during slicing. With an overall length of 295mm and an edge length of 190mm, it excels in handling demanding cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle of the Fathachspás is a hidden tang construction made from lightweight aluminum, complemented by an heirloom-fit geometrical bolster crafted from darkened zirconium. The aluminum handle mirrors the blade's crater-like texture, giving the cleaver a cohesive, otherworldly aesthetic that lives up to its name. Designed for ambidextrous use, the handle provides a comfortable grip for both left and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA masterful design by Irish craftsman Erik Gullikson, this cleaver not only delivers exceptional performance and user satisfaction in the kitchen but also stands out as a striking statement piece, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erik Gullikson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48391557349641,"sku":"MC-80-620","price":2294.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/190mmTiubhCleaver_Fathachspas_ApexUltra11436.jpg?v=1754641479"},{"product_id":"brook-turner-x-isa-smedjan-cleaver-210mm-x-100mm-blackwood-horn-take-down","title":"Brook Turner X Isa Smedjan Chinese Cleaver 210mm X 100mm Blackwood \u0026 Horn Take Down","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful cooperation between Brook Turner and Jonas Johnsson this vegetable cleaver was designed for both beauty and performance. The blade was forged by Brook Turner from 26C3 steel, renowned for its sharpness and long-lasting edge. With a 5-layer construction and convex grind, the blade effortlessly cuts through even the toughest vegetables with precision. Its unique finish—brute de forge, acid etched patina, and satin polish—not only enhances its appearance but also adds a layer of protection against rust, ensuring lasting durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable handle is equally impressive, crafted by Jonas Johnsson from Tasmanian Blackwood and deer antler it pairs well with the blade. Its hidden tang, take-down design allows for easy cleaning and maintenance, while offering a comfortable and balanced grip that suits both left and right-handed users. The cleaver comes with a tool for removing the handle, hand-forged by Jonas from locally sourced wrought iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a weight that provides the perfect balance of heft and control, this cleaver is built for larger tasks. 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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. 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The cladding adds unique visual depth while helping resist corrosion and wear, resulting in a durable blade suited to daily kitchen work. 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