Butcher Knife vs. Cleaver: Which Should I Buy?

A cleaver may come to mind when you think of a butcher knife, but the two styles are different. Not sure which you need? We broke it down for you.

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The Nakiri is an absolute workhorse when heavy-duty prep work is on the table.Often referred to as a Japanese vegetable knife, the Nakiri is the perfect blend of the versatility of a chef knife and the blunt shape of a cleaver. The square shape and straight edge make it ideal for chopping cumbersome vegetables when the rocking motion of a chef knife won’t do. Use it to quickly work through sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or large zucchini.

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Maestro Wu hand forges knives from salvaged artillery shells fired on Taiwan by mainland China since the early 1900s. Artillery steel makes a strong blade not prone to rusting or chipping. These classic Chinese knives and cleavers are renowned across the world by the Taiwanese diaspora for quality and craftsmanship. View our full Maestro Wu collection here.Our Maestro Wu Chinese Cleavers are the most important items in our kitchen.

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The Messermeister Four Seasons knife collection stands up to the daily challenges and high volume of commercial kitchens. They are die-cut from a single billet of fine German stainless stamping steel alloy and outfitted with over-sized molded and hygienic handles. These knives are constructed to resist oxidation to repeated exposure to moisture easily sharpen on a honing steel and offer an extensive selection of blades for specific food service tasks.

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