Customer Reviews

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 5-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Meat Cleaver

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is a nice cleaver, but it is a tad small for all around work. I used one for a while, and prefer the 5 star cleaver. I wrote this review because someone said that the only difference between the 4 and 5 star is the handle. Not so. Catalog pictures reveal a similar profile, but the 5 star is a 6" cleaver, while the 4 star is a 5" cleaver. The extra inch makes a huge difference. It can tackle larger jobs, yet does the smaller ones with less effort, and better control. I know that the 5 star description says 7" length, but that is not the blade length. It is 6". Trust me. Also, the 4 star cleaver advertises the use of the multi alloy, sintered (powdered steel pressed into a single mass) construction that is supposed to offer good edge quality while allowing for less labor intensive production, while the 5 star cleaver is made of a single forging of their premium "ice hardened" Friodur steel. Maybe it doesn't matter, but the top line still seems to prefer the fine characteristics of forged steel. Handle style is a personal choice. I prefer the 5 star handle for comfort and control, but some will prefer the other.

I just wanted to set the record straight, and let prospective buyers know that there are real differences between the 4 and 5 star cleavers. Some people might need a larger one, but I have never met anyone who would give up a 6" cleaver for a 5" model. It's a cleaver, not a slicer. Even if you are just preparing wings for the fryer, you will appreciate the difference.

The Henckels Four Star High Carbon Stainless Steel Meat Cleaver is the ultimate meat cleaver. We like it a lot - it's heavy; the balance and fit are perfect. The only difference between the Four Star & Five Star meat cleavers is the shape of handle; and we're much prefer the Four Star's handle.

This is a hefty, well balanced cleaver that tackles any job with aplomb, then cleans up in the dishwasher and stays sharp almost forever. It will not fit in any block though, so (carefully) arrange a space in your knife drawer for this beauty.

...but I bought it and really don't need it so far, except for cutting some ribs in the right portions bevor cooking or make nice portions from costco stuff. I only bought because I don't want to "hurt" my other henckels on bones. And I like it to have a cleaver...

it is also pretty dull, so don't try to chop anything with this or cut with this. it's a cleaver. So far only 3 stars, because to special for my kittchen.

This is a nice cleaver, but it is a tad small for all around work. I used one for a while, and prefer the 5 star cleaver. I wrote this review because someone said that the only difference between the 4 and 5 star is the handle. Not so. The 5 star is a 6" cleaver, while the 4 star is a 5" cleaver. The extra inch makes a huge difference. It can tackle larger jobs, yet does the smaller ones with less effort, and better control. I know that the 5 star description says 7" length, but that is not the blade length. It is 6". Trust me. Also, the 4 star cleaver advertises the use of the multi steel "welded, then forged" contruction that is supposed to offer good edge quality with ease of manufacture, while the 5 star cleaver is made of a single forging of their "ice hardened" Friodur steel. The handle is a personal choice. I prefer the 5 star handle for comfort and control, but some will prefer the other. I just wanted to set the record straight, and let prospective buyers know that there are real differences between the 4 and 5 star cleavers. Some people might need a larger one, but I have never met anyone who would give up a 6" cleaver for a 5" model. It's a cleaver, not a slicer.

This is a nice cleaver, but it is a tad small for all around work. I used one for a while, and prefer the 5 star cleaver. I wrote this review because someone said that the only difference between the 4 and 5 star is the handle. Not so. Catalog pictures reveal a similar profile, but the 5 star is a 6" cleaver, while the 4 star is a 5" cleaver. The extra inch makes a huge difference. It can tackle larger jobs, yet does the smaller ones with less effort, and better control. I know that the 5 star description says 7" length, but that is not the blade length. It is 6". Trust me. Also, the 4 star cleaver advertises the use of the multi steel "welded, then forged" contruction that is supposed to offer good edge quality with ease of manufacture, while the 5 star cleaver is made of a single forging of their premium "ice hardened" Friodur steel. The handle is a personal choice. I prefer the 5 star handle for comfort and control, but some will prefer the other. I just wanted to set the record straight, and let prospective buyers know that there are real differences between the 4 and 5 star cleavers. Some people might need a larger one, but I have never met anyone who would give up a 6" cleaver for a 5" model. It's a cleaver, not a slicer. Even if you are just preparing wings for the fryer, you will appreciate the difference.