While this meat cleaver is being advertised as a hand forged boning knife, I find this description somewhat misleading. However, despite its misleading description and as an owner of multiple kitchen cutlery, this knife is an useful addition to your culinary toolbox.
PROS: A nice budget, entry level knife that is great for every day kitchen use. The blade comes sharp and oiled out of the box and sports a comfortable grip.
CONS: The knife is definitely not hand forged and is most likely mass produced in China. The blade is made with low-end steel (7cr17mov). While this steel type makes the knife hard, it doesn't make it tough.
COMFORT: (4 Stars) The knife is very comfortable to hold due to its ergonomic wooden handle and finger hold design. The wooden handle is well built and allows you to comfortably execute different cutting angels while maintaining control.
USABILITY: (3 Stars) The knife is fully capable of breaking down a whole chicken at the joints, slicing meats, chopping vegetables, filleting fish, and deboning meat. The fact that the blade has a full tang design further contributes to the knife’s stability and control. However, this knife may not be able to go through bone (chicken or otherwise) without denting the blade edge.
MATERIAL: (3 Stars) The blade is made with a low-end steel (7cr17mov) that is common in every budget friendly knife. While the blade offers good edge retention, corrosion, and wear resistance, it is not very tough. As a result, I would not recommend using this knife to baton wood for the camp fire. Overall, it is a decent steel that is great for daily kitchen use or for outdoor cooking.
PRICE: (3 Stars) The cost for this blade is appropriately priced and I would not recommend paying over $25 for a knife of this steel type. As a gift item, this knife would be an ideal present for the budding kitchen warrior.
ACCESSORIES: (3 Stars) The knife comes with a (pseudo) leather sheath and packaged in a nice decorative box. While the leather sheath provides a handy carrying option, it may not hold up to prolong use.
Total Star Rating: 3.2 (16 points out of a possible 25)
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