Best Cleaver Chef Knives in 2026

【XYJ Brand】Established in 1986, XYJ knives feature high quality, exceptional sharpness, simple design, great balance and good practicality. Applying ergonomics and mechanical levers principles, we greatly improve customers’ cutting experience. XYJ knives are terrific all-rounders and are especially designed for climbing, fishing, outdoors, kitchen cooking, etc. XYJ knives are practical work tools designed for various tasks, helping you to finish your job efficiently. XYJ explore your journey !

【Handmade Forging Technology】XYJ knives are sharpened manually by workers with more than 30 years of experience. Compared with traditional knives, XYJ knives can provide a longer service life. The high-quality forged kitchen knife is made by sophisticated operations, including quenching, hammering, tempering, clamping, etc, and a series of continuous operating cycles.

【Multi-purpose&High Quality Cleaver】XYJ knives are forged by high-manganese steel. Designed with a V-shaped fine processing blade and ergonomic full tang handle, they can provide a comfortable grip in your hand and are suited for cutting meat, fish, vegetable, fruits or any other food other than bones.

Lightweight, precisely balanced 7-inch knife for slicing, chopping vegetables

Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel

Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well

A Dalstrong culinary revolution combining outstanding and craftsmanship, cutting-edge breakthrough technology, awe-inspiring design. Peak performance never looked so good to you or your wallet. An exceptional medium-duty cleaver, highly versatile and most suited for fish, boneless meats, vegetables, fruits, and leafy greens

Unrivalled Performance: A multi-purpose culinary titan, this Chinese style cleaver is one of the most popular blade types in Asia. A ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 8-12°degree angle per side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. Nitrogen cooled for enhanced harness, flexibility and corrosion resistance. Full tang for superb robustness and triple riveted for even more resilience

Dalstrong Power: An ultra sharp AUS-10V, Vacuum Sealed Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. 66 layers of high-carbon stainless steel layers ensure exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. The chef knife is perfectly balanced, the precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through and enhanced non-stick properties. Dalstrong's stunning 'tsunami-rose' genuine Damascus layers

Good Housekeeping "Standout Knife" of the 2022

Forged from a single piece of high-carbon 1.4116 German steel

Tempered, ground, and polished for maximum sharpness

[Upgraded Anti-rust Process] ENOKING Forged Knife exclusive anti-rust process, polishing the whole blade, unique hammered blade nonstick anti-oxidation coating, Rust and corrosion-resistant cladding means your knife will stay cleaner and last longer.

[Hand Forged Meat Cleaver] Our ENOKING forged butcher knife is hand forged by craftsmen with more than 50 years of experience. It is formed through a series of continuous operation cycles, including quenching, hammering, tempering, clamping so that it can be keeped the blade sharp for a long time.

[Multifunctional Chef's Knife] The Serbian chef knife can meet your daily needs like mincing, chopping, slicing, cleaving meats, bone, steak, fish, vegetables and fruits, classified as a multi-function kitchen knife.

ALL-PURPOSE NAKIRI KNIFE: The classic 7 inch kitchen knife is flexible for all kinds of heavy duty preps, like slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing. A truly all-around cooking knife, is easy to re-sharpen, clean and maintain.

ULTRA SHARP EDGE: The blade of PAUDIN cleavers is made of 5Cr15Mov stainless steel (not real Damascus) with 56+ hardness. The razor sharp cutting edge allows you to cut foods effortlessly. All the world-renowned cutlery brands adopt the same steel, which is rust -proof and durable for long time use.

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: The ergonomics shape perfect balances the handle and the thin blade at the pinch point, ensures the ease of movement. The soft pakkawood handle is integrated with the Japanese nakiri knife's blade, creating comfortable grip.

👍【Wide Usage】This multi-purpose nakiri knife can be used to mincing, slicing, and dicing, and can be a good helper for you to prepare for cooking in the kitchen. Many professional chef and amateur chose this knife as their partner.

👍【Premium Steel】The High carbon forged steel from Germany has excellent performance in stain-resistant, rust, corrosion and discoloration resistance, providing more secure protection for your cooking.

👍【Sharp Edge】Hand polished and forged by experienced blacksmiths, the edge of this knife is ultra sharp, which can improve your working efficiency and provide you a relaxed cutting and pleasant cooking experience.

Multifunctional Chef Knife -- The 5 Inch Boning Knife is great as a Kitchen Knife or Outdoor Knife. This cutting knife is suitable for cutting meat, vegetable, fish, fruit or any other foods. Classic designed, hammer texture, well packed, perfect as a gift or collection

Effort Saving And Firm Handle -- The full tang handle and the blade are integrated without soldering, which is firm and durable to eliminate broken handle. Curved wood handle makes boning knife comfortable and easy to hold. The ergonomic shape enables the right balance between the handle and the blade, ensuring ease of movement.

Unique Leather Sheath -- The outdoor chef knife is equipped with a practical soft leather sheath to protect the blade. You can put a belt on it for easy carrying when camping outdoor. The portable camping knife is your ideal assistant for Butchering, Fishing, Camping, BBQ activities.

Well cut; the perfect choice for the demanding newcomer: well-shaped and with a sharp cut

Comfortable handle - perfect handling

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Premium Steel: This is not a brittle stainless steel knife! Our razor-sharp DRGSKL chef's knife is forged from premium high carbon steel which makes the blade ultra solid and have a much better ability to maintain sharp edges than stainless steel. Say goodbye to dull and time-consuming cutting. Warm Tips: It is NOT dishwasher-safe and please keep it clean and dry after each use. It will last a long lifetime with reasonable maintenance.

Multipurpose Cooking Knife: This Handmade huusk chef knife is designed for kitchen, camping, hiking, hunting and barbecue. The arched shape blade is perfect for different kitchen tasks like mincing, slicing and dicing meat, vegetables, fruits, detaching chicken and deboning beefsteak. While the plain blade part can be used to separating ribs, cutting branches and for outdoor survival.

Perfect Grip: Top Wenge Wood with ergnomic shape is probably the most comfortable and secure handle ever created. Also the seamless Full-Tang design, which is different from welding handle, will not break even after long-term use. And Finger hole on the blade for superior control.

Premium Quality - The professional meat cleaver is a hand forged knife from high carbon steel and not made of stainless steel. The high carbon steel is extremely hard and makes the blade really sharp. After each use, you may need to keep our butcher knife clean and dry to resist rust and stain. Compared with kitchen knives made by stainless steel, our high quality boning knife with sturdy blade has a better ability to maintain sharp edges and keep a longer service life.

Razor Sharp Blade - The thickness of this cooking knife is 3.4 mm. Its hand-polished edge is 16 degree per side, which is sturdy and sharp to get the job done perfectly. The blade with the unique 60 degrees on the top is passed multi-channel composite processes for fine grinding and durability. This extremely sharp blade provides for unmatched efficiency. Your work in the kitchen is done in no time!

Superior Design - The seamless Full Tang design provide a firm grip. And the handle from natural old wenge wood combined with an ergonomic grip curve design minimizes wrist tension while providing a secure, comfortable grip no matter your hand size or where you grip. The mosaic rivet brings an overall harmony and stunning visuality to the whole piece. The hole of blade and handle allow you hang it on your kitchen wall to keep it dry and clean.

VERSATILE KITCHEN ESSENTIAL. Slicing, dicing, mincing -- this knife can do it all. This Santoku knife's combines the features of a cleaver and a chef's knife with a unique shape that allows it to be used as a spatula to scoop up whatever you are chopping.

GRANTON EDGE. Featuring a Granton edge that prevents food from sticking to the blade and minimizes friction. The flat cutting edge doesn't rock, creating a highly efficient chopping motion and is ground in two directions to create long-lasting sharpness.

EASY HANDLING. This knife features an ergonomic Fibrox Pro handle for a non-slip grip -- even when wet. This exceptional knife is weighted and balanced for easy handling and comfort.

Fabricated from high-quality German stainless steel

Forged bolster construction offers durability and a seamless transition from blade to handle

Professional satin-finished blade boasts precision cutting and is finely honed for long-lasting sharpness

【XYJ Brand】Started in 1986, XYJ knives feature high quality, exceptional sharpness, simple design, great balance and good practicality. Following ergonomics and mechanical levers principles, we greatly improve customers’ cutting experience. XYJ knives are terrific all-rounders designed for climbing, fishing, outdoors, kitchen cooking, etc. A practical knife designed for various tasks, and get your job done quickly.XYJ amazing go-to knife, explore your journey now!

【Muli-purpose&High Quality Cleaver】The blade of this boning knife is made of 4Cr13 stainless steel, it is designed with a V-shaped fine processing blade and an ergonomic full tang handle, which is comfortable to grip and can provide confident control. It has a great fit in your hand. It is suitable for cutting meat, fish, vegetable, fruits or any other your favourite foods except bones. You can finish your daily kitchen cutting work and be always in your element by using it.

【Blade Process Treatment&Design】The blade of the boning be design with hammered finish. The Blade with safety hole to improve the feel of holding the knife, prevent the knife from falling, and have a higher sense of security.

MATERIAL-- First you need to know this is a knife handmade forged from high carbon steel and high manganese steel. It is not made of stainless steel, so after each use, you may need keep it clean and dry to resist rust. But high carbon steel has a better ability to maintain sharp edges than stainless steel. It will assist you with every perfect cut. Reasonable maintenance after every use, it will last a long lifetime.

Handmade Forged Technology -- The cutlery knives are sharpened manually by workers with more than 30 years of experience by using natural knife grinders mined from Mount Emei. Compared with kitchen knives made with mechanical ways, the service life of such knives is longer.

Wooden Handle -- Ergonomic handle can prevent the blade comfortable to grip and non-slip effect. The kitchen cleaver butcher knife is a great beauty, impeccable performance this strong design with a good strength, durability.

WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON SERIES – Features a sleek and sophisticated black handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience. Classic IKON: Design, Ergonomics, and Quality Perfected

PRECISION FORGED – Forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models

ASIAN KNIFE – The CLASSIC IKON 7" Nakiri Knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional cleaver, at a 10° cutting edge, and features a long straight edge. The hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food

Forged and hammered with 46 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial best seller, combining performance, beauty, and extraordinary value.

One of the most popular knives that a cook can have today is a Japanese Vegetable knife known as a Nakiri knife. The Nakiri is a Japanese double edged knife with a flat cutting edge. The flatness allows for the whole length of the knife to come in contact with the cutting board with each stroke. This is particularly helpful when chopping vegetables since it eliminates those imperfect cuts in which ingredients are hanging by a string.

Reminiscent of a small cleaver, this knife is cherished for its ability to chop through root vegetables to thinly slicing delicate tomatoes. From prepping greens for a salad to chopping vegetables for a main dish, the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

Feel The Sharpness – Not all knives are made the same, and Mueller’s Butcher Knife is no exception, standing out above the rest with its ultra-forged precision and exceptionally sharp cutting edge. Our knife’s striking appearance is backed up with impeccable performance, strength, and durability, making it the ultimate cleaver knife for meat cutting, boning, vegetable chopping, or fruit slicing.

Premium Quality Blade – The meat cleaver knife heavy duty design features high-carbon steel, which is incredibly durable and retains sharpness better compared to stainless steel knives. The blade and handle are hand-forged as one seamless full-tang piece, so there’s no point of weakness at the handle. For a premium finish, the blade is coated in black oxide to prevent rust and corrosion.

Perfect Grip and Balance – The ergonomic shape of the handle makes it comfortable and easy to use and helps reduce hand fatigue even when chopping the toughest of bones! The pakkawood design with brass rivets offers superior heat and moisture resistance and makes it super easy to maintain. Weighing 1 lb., the boning knife is the optimum weight for maximum precision and control in the kitchen.

This is the sixth member of the Octagon Handle series of FAMCÜTE. It is often used in outdoor cooking, BBQ, etc., working with the member Carving Knife and the second series member Boning Knife, the effect is better.

100% from Japan's High Quality Steel - FAMCUTE series uses 9CR18MOV. With an HRC of 60+/-2 it will take an angled edge and hold it for long enough to help extend the life of your knife (w/ general maintenance). The clad dimple allow for easy food release while slicing or dicing. This blade is great for boning, cutting bone, preparing, filleting, skinning, trimming and butterflying all your favorite meats. Please refrain from cutting frozen products as this may detriment the knife's edge.

Ergonomic Design- Design inspiration are designed to show the special beauty of chef’s knives. While focusing on comfortability, and efficiency for the everyday chef. Blade length is 16.8cm and handle length is 12.5 cm with an overall length of 29.5cm. When a pinch grip is used the blade length is considered “true 6.5 inch” where the user will be able to maximize maneuverability of the blades cutting edge.

✅ All-Purpose Cleaver : This professional chefs butcher knife can easily handle your daily kitchen tasks of slicing, dicing and mincing by cutting vegetables and meat.

✅ Handmade Forged Technology : The cutlery knives are sharpened manually by workers with more than 30 years of experience by using natural knife grinders mined from Mount Emei. Compared with kitchen knives made with mechanical ways, the service life of such knives is longer.

✅ Full Tang Wooden Handle : Ergonomic Full Tang handle can prevent the blade comfortable to grip and non-slip effect. The kitchen cleaver butcher knife is a great beauty, impeccable performance this strong design with a good strength, durability.

🔪【 PERFECTED SANTOKU KNIFE】—The Black Hawk Series Santoku Knife is designed to be a combination of simple beauty and practical functionality. Owning the best of the chef knife and a cleaver wrapped in one, this knife offers you versatility and flexibility in the kitchen. Featuring German stainless steel with a precise vacuum heat-treatment and nitrogen cryogenic tempering, it ensures you the superb hardness, flexibility, and lasting performance.

🔪【PEAK PERFORMANCE】—Our experienced knife smiths hand sharpen the phenomenally sharp edge with traditional 3-step Honbazuke method to be 14-16 degree per side. Full-tang structure with triple rivets built-in balance each knife and ensure solid durability and superior resilience.

🔪【ERGONOMIC DESIGN】—Every curve and angle of the handle is ergonomically designed for a comfortable and ambidextrous hold. The shape of the blade also brings you a minimal slicing resistance. This multi-function santoku knife works tirelessly beside you and brings you an effective cutting experience and most importantly, excitement back to cooking.

RAZOR SHARP BLADE - NWESTUN boning knife is made of high-carbon German stainless steal, provides maximum sharpness, edge retention and corrosion resistance. In order to make deboning knife life longer, please keep it clean and dry to resist rust after using.

MULTIPURPOSE TRIMMING KNIFE - This hand forged chef knife can be used in different scenarios.The extremely sturdy and durable blade can use it to boning trimming brisket, leg of lamb, separating ribs from pork loin, vegetables and fruits, etc.

ERGONOMIC PAKKA HANDLE - Our deboning knife with Ergonomic & Comfortable design handle, not only durable, non-slip, but easy to clean, comfortable & beautiful. You will not feel tired for using a long time, the most important thing is to make cooking fun.

🔪 High-Quality Handmade Knife: Imarku butcher chef knife is made of Japanese X5CrMov15 high carbon steel and high-manganese steel, handmade forging by craftsmen with more than 20 years of experience. Quality tested by 200 customers before selling, none of the butcher knives rusted after 6 months of use. The sharp and strong blade has good rust-resistance.

🔪 Multi-Function Butcher Knife: The Rockwell hardness of this kitchen cleaver reaches 56°-60°, the blade is harder than ordinary steel blades, so this Butcher knife can be used to chop all kinds of bone, as well as to handle your daily kitchen tasks like vegetables with this chopping knife. Compared with kitchen knives made with mechanical ways, the service life of such knives is longer.

🔪 Full Tang Serbian Cleaver: Ergonomic Full Tang handle design of the butcher knife makes it easy to grip and hassle-free maneuvering, the handle and the blade are integrated without soldering. And the blade is hand polished to between 8-15 degrees per side, adapting high-low temperature treatment to improve inner structure of the steel, which ensures ultra sharpness it has. You can use the bone knife for a long-term.

High-carbon stainless steel blade - It is manufactured from high-quality 3-layer laminated stainless steel (Core steel: 80Cr13, HRC: 56-58) that maintains a long time sharpness

Versatile multi-functional knife - it is designed to for professional restaurants and home cooking with ease. Good for rocking motions and chops.

Ergonomic hygienic rosewood handle - the wide strong bolster and finger guard is to avoid any harms to the finger in using. Rosewood full tang handle is easy to grip and minimize fatigue in cutting

High-quality Material -- The professional butcher knife is made of premium 7Cr15Mov high carbon steel. Hardness of 62 HRC make the sturdy blade boast incredible edge retention, anti-rust and anti corrosion. (Due to the high content of carbon, please keep the knife clean and dry after use to resist rust). Black curved wood handle designed for secure grip and it’s easy to hold and use.

Razor Sharp Blade -- Hand-polished 16 degree edge on each side makes the blade ultra sharp, and helps you cutting smoothly with ease. The seamless Full-Tang design and the large finger hole provide a firm grip. The blade is hand-forged with the unique 45 degrees on the top and it’s passed multi-channel composite processes for fine grinding and durability.

Unique Leather Sheath -- The cleaver knife is equipped with a portable soft leather sheath. It can protect the blade well and you can put on a belt for easy carrying when camping outdoor.

STICK RESISTANT – The blade is crafted from stainless steel, with a dimpled surface and features a stick resistant, resin coating that limits food from adhering to the knife; this allows for easier, more efficient cutting.

SUPERIOR SHARP HOLLOW-GROUND EDGE – Factory ground to a precision edge for clean cuts; crafted from very high quality stainless steel that resists corrosion, rusting and pitting.

SAFE-STORAGE – Our knife comes with matching protective blade guard sheath, so you can store your knife safely in a drawer. Hand wash recommended

100% from Japan's High Quality Steel - FAMCUTE series uses 9CR18MOV. A great steel for the everyday use of any chef. With an HRC of 60+/-2 it will take an angled edge and hold it for long enough to help extend the life of your knife (w/ general maintenance). The clad dimple allow for easy food release while slicing or dicing. This blade is great for vegetables, fruits, fish, and meats. [Please refrain from cutting frozen products as this may detriment the knife's edge.]

Ergonomic Design- Design inspiration are designed to show the special beauty of chef’s knives. While focusing on comfortability, and efficiency for the everyday chef. Blade length is 18.5cm and handle length is 15.3 cm with an overall length of 33.8cm. When a pinch grip is used the blade length is considered “true 7” inch” where the user will be able to maximize maneuverability of the blades cutting edge

Full of Natural Handles - Is crafted from African rosewood, and is a great compliment to the beauty and comfort to the knife user. The stability of the handle allows the user full manipulation of the blade. This makes for effective use for precision, and endurance cuts. This handle makes mis en plas (food prep) FUN again

【ULTRA SHARP EDGE】This Japanese kitchen knife adopts a 15-degree wet sharpening which gives a very sharp edge, perfect for daily kitchen cutting jobs like chopping vegetables, fruit, meat, etc. Whether dicing, slicing or julienning, this chef knife can make it precisely and fast. Besides, the hand forged aircraft greatly increases the sharpness and long retention.

【HAND FORGED BLADE】This cleaver knife features a hammered texture on the blade which is hand forged by our experienced craftsmen. Not only does it improve the aesthetics, but it also enhances the durability of the knife.

【COMFORTABLE GRIP】The wooden handle is smooth and burr-free, which is ergonomically designed, so you won't feel tired even after long-term cutting. Combined with the finger hole on the blade, you'll get a more stable and secure grip. Comfortable and flexible, it saves time and effort for your every cut and brings you a pleasant cooking experience.

SAMURAI SERIES - Sleek. Gorgeous. Ferociously formidable with unparalleled craftsmanship. Designed by our master artisans, our Samurai Series Nakiri Knife features a perfectly balanced & ergonomic grip for amazing comfort & safety. The traditional nakiri knife has been redesigned with modern refinements to be sleek, fast, aerodynamic, and highly engineered for precision and maneuverability. Visually stylish & sure to draw the eye in any kitchen, this is one great-looking knife.

THE BLADE - Relentlessly sharp like a surgeon’s scalpel & made from our own specially formulated High Carbon 7CR17MOV Stainless Steel for enhanced corrosion resistance & non-stick properties. This Precision Forged blade is individually handcrafted & hand-sharpened using the traditional 3-stage Honbazuke method by our virtuoso technicians to 16° per side for clean, precise, cuts, amazing edge-retention, & it has a Rockwell Hardness of 58 for maximum strength, flexibility, & blade edge durability.

WONDROUS COMFORT - When you first grip the handle of this knife it will feel as if it was made for you specifically. Its Mirror-Polished Smooth Pakka Wood handle offers amazingly superior Full Tang strength (so the blade extends far into the handle for a lifetime of safe & precise use). Its seamless build ensures that no dirt or debris can ever infiltrate its pristine body, and is nearly impervious to heat, cold, and moisture.

EXCLUSIVE, HANDMADE SERBIAN KNIFE – Our trusted butcher knife is made of high carbon stainless steel. Displaying high hardness, damage resistance, and edge retention, this Serbian chef knife is ideal for going outdoors. Feel the strength and precision of Gusman knives – enjoy RAZOR sharpness and a perfectly balanced wood handle. All Handcrafted in Thailand

PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE ADVENTURE SEEKERS - For your gear hungry and adventure obsessed friends this cutting board and camping knife set for cooking makes the perfect gift. They’ll appreciate the fine craftsmanship and usability of the razor sharp, sturdy cooking knife and the BONUS acacia wood cutting board.

INDOOR OR OUTDOOR COOKING – In the forest or kitchen this handmade cleaver knife is the perfect way to prep a meal! The bush craft style blade is 4mm thick enabling it to cut through small bones and cartilage. It’s also more than capable of making wood splinters for fire starters and cutting down small branches and twigs.