{"product_id":"aurochs-6-hand-forged-cleaver","title":"Aurochs 6\" Hand Forged Serbian Cleaver, Spear Point, High Carbon Steel, Black Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aurochs is a 6\" Serbian cleaver, hand forged from high carbon steel with a spear point where you would expect a square nose. That one change makes it a different tool. You get cleaver mass in the back and a tip up front that can pierce, score and work around a joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerbian style cleavers are known for a thick, hand hammered blade with the forge scale left on, and the Aurochs follows that pattern. The blank is hammered out thick, the belly is swept deep so it can rock, and the spine is brought down to meet the edge in a spear point. The dark scale on the upper blade stays on purpose, because it protects the steel and gives it that raw look. Only the edge is taken down to bright, polished metal. Then it gets a black rosewood handle set with heavy steel pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the Pit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a BBQ prep cleaver first. Trim a pork butt, split a rack of ribs, portion chicken thighs, and it will not flinch. The deep belly rocks through herbs and onions for a rub or a mop sauce, and the spear point lets you score the fat cap on a brisket without reaching for a second knife. At 6\" it also rides along easily for camp cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not the knife for long slicing. If you want a choke up grip, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-6-hand-forged-cleaver-carbon-steel\"\u003eRazorback 6\" meat cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e adds a finger hole and a saw tooth spine, and the bigger blades are all in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ecleaver collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" hand forged high carbon steel, spear point profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw forge scale, polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e BBQ prep, butchering, camp cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the Aurochs to the friend who hosts every cookout, or to a new homeowner with a shiny grill on the patio as a housewarming gift. The black rosewood and dark forge scale look right hanging next to a smoker, and the spear point gets noticed at the table. It fits Father's Day and Christmas without trying hard. More ideas live in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash it and dry it at once. A light coat of food safe oil keeps the forge scale and the edge in good shape. Keep it out of the dishwasher and never leave it soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Serbian cleaver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thick, hand forged cleaver with a tall blade and a raw forged finish, used for chopping and general meat prep. The Aurochs is forged in that style with a spear point added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for brisket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor trimming and scoring, yes. For slicing a finished brisket you want a long slicer, and those are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbq-knives\"\u003eBBQ knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cut bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRibs, chicken bones and joints are fine. Leave frozen meat and heavy beef bones alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The edge is polished and ready for work when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spear point scores a brisket fat cap and the cleaver weight behind it splits a rack of ribs, so one blade covers both jobs. If you are weighing it against a heavier cleaver, read our notes on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003epicking a cleaver for BBQ prep\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232626802908,"sku":"XCC-118","price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/Aurochs_cleaver.png?v=1785239566","url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com\/products\/aurochs-6-hand-forged-cleaver","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}