{"product_id":"hand-forged-5-5-clip-point-cleaver-padauk","title":"Hand Forged 5.5\" Small Clip Point Cleaver, Hammer Textured High Carbon Steel, Finger Hole, Red Padauk Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis small cleaver has a 5.5\" clip point blade, hand forged from hammer textured high carbon steel and set in a red Padauk handle. It weighs 270 grams, measures 10\" overall, and it is the most nimble blade in our cleaver line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerbian style forging usually means big, heavy blades. This one takes the same approach and shrinks it down. The flats keep the hammer texture and the brute de forge finish, the finger hole goes right through the blade, and a notch is cut into the spine. The spine then drops into a clip point for fine tip work, and the edge below is polished clean. The red Padauk handle runs 4.5\" over a full tang with steel pins, and it is the brightest wood we put on a cleaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHook your index finger through the hole and you can choke up for close, controlled cuts: trimming a steak, breaking down a chicken, slicing peppers and onions for a skillet. The deep belly rocks, and the textured flats stop food from dragging on the steel. The clip point handles the detail work a square nosed cleaver cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat it will not do is heavy bone work. At 270 grams it does not carry the mass for splitting big joints. For that, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-6-hand-forged-cleaver-carbon-steel\"\u003eRazorback 6\" meat cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \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 5.5\" hand forged, clip point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammer textured high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Padauk wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brute de forge, 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\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip point tip, finger hole, spine notch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe red Padauk makes this one stand out the second the box opens, which is why it works for the home cook who seems to have everything already. It is a good pick for a housewarming, a birthday, or someone setting up a first kitchen, and it is light enough for a cook who finds full size cleavers tiring. Browse more ideas in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand and dry it right after. A light coat of food safe oil on the blade keeps rust away. Do not put it in the dishwasher and do not let it soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the finger hole for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl. Put your index finger through it and choke up on the blade, and a small cleaver starts handling like a big paring knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a small cleaver strong enough for real work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor vegetables, chicken and boneless meat, yes. It is not built for heavy bone, and the bigger blades in the collection cover that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The edge is polished and ready to use when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it straight after washing and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrimming a steak or slicing peppers with a finger through the hole is where this small cleaver does its best work. For help choosing between it and the bigger blades, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-meat-cleaver\"\u003echoosing the right size cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52100920541404,"sku":"XCC-180","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/handforgedknife_257c9ff4-69a0-4349-9944-140aac55a432.png?v=1788088526","url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com\/products\/hand-forged-5-5-clip-point-cleaver-padauk","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}