Dexter-Russell S5198 Chinese Chef's Cleaver 8-in.

Dexter-Russell S5198 Chinese Chef's Cleaver 8-in. Review

Dexter-Russell S5198 Chinese Chef's Cleaver 8-in. Feature

• Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
• Size: 8 x 3.25-in.
• Weight: .65-lbs.
• Origin: USA
• Cleaning & Care: Handwash in Mild Cleanser

There isn't really a good substitute for a cleaver when cutting through bones or thick cuts of beef. They tend to work best when they're extremely heavy--half the work is done by the weight of the knife, rather than the cook's upper body strength. The blade here is a full 8 inches long, and the knife weighs about 1 pound, which is hefty enough to tackle most bones, yet still manageable. The handle is solidly crafted and comfortable, and the weight falls right in the center of the blade--a place many chefs prefer. Hand wash this knife, and be careful--when wet, it gets very slippery and a bit difficult to handle safely. --Jill Lightner Walk into the kitchen of any Szechuan or Cantonese restaurant in America and you're likely to find this American-made knife. An excellent lightweight tool, its 8"-by-3??" blade is beautifully manageable. It minces and slices--and can it shred lettuce! Use it to crush garlic, tenderize meat, and slice scallions, carrots, and anything else that might find its way into your next stir-fry.