Wusthof Cleaver, 20cm

5 out of 5 stars

When you mean business

Item Reviewed: 20cm

Review by Morris Z. on 2 July 2013

Verified Owner

This is a serious knife. This is a manly knife. While heavy, it is beautifully weighted. It has completed my set of Wusthof knives and I'm cleaving meat like the blockman I sometimes wish I was! Showing it off late at night, long after the dinner party has ended, makes those last straggling guests hasten their departure. Result!

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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5 out of 5 stars

Undeniable quality, and a must-have for heavy duty meat processing

Item Reviewed: 20cm

Review by Alwyn V. on 2 January 2015

The Wusthof cleaver is undoubtedly one of the best available today, and having gone through a few different cleavers I can really appreciate the value of it.

Firstly, this is a very purpose-made cleaver. The sheer thickness and weight of the blade is a clear indication that it was made to do all the heavy lifting when processing meat. I attempted to chop and dice a few carrots and onions as I have done with smaller cleavers in the past, but the thickness of the blade results in very coarsely chopped, and almost burst pieces that will not be welcome in anything but the most rustic of dishes.

The sole purpose of this cleaver is to obliterate meat and bone, don't mistake it for anything else. This implies that it would very likely not be the first quality knife that you purchase, but likely only once you already have a multi-aspect knife like a santoku, or chef's knife to handle the majority of your food processing duties.

Having big hands I had a concern with the thickness and size of the handle as many people have mentioned this to be an 'issue'. Although I have not yet done hours worth of processing with this cleaver I am very happy with the handle dimensions and don't foresee it becoming a problem.

The Wusthof range has an undeniable quality that is well documented, and will most definitely provide you with years of service if looked after. Personally I would say the biggest factor to consider when purchasing this cleaver would be that you understand where it fits into your collection of knives, rather than if it would be worth the money. Read more

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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This is a lovely piece of equipment to use. I've chopped frozen meat (for a potjie), chickens, and rabbits. The blade is big and heavy, and sharpened at a high angle which is necessary for something designed to chop through bones. Of course one has to be VERY careful that ones fingers don't get in the way. A relatively solid board or block is needed - flimsy ones could be broken. Four star not five star? Only that I'd have liked the handle to be a little bit thicker which I feel would give a better sense of control - but others may well like it as it is. Read more

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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The Wusthof Cleaver is a must have for any bulk cooking, more so if you occasionally slaughter and you do not have a butcher nearby to slice the meat and bones for you.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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