{"product_id":"kermode-7-hand-forged-chef-cleaver","title":"Kermode 7\" Hand Forged Serbian Chef Knife, Chef Cleaver, High Carbon Steel, Full Tang, Hardwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kermode is a 7\" Serbian chef knife, hand forged from high carbon steel. Think of it as a chef knife and a cleaver in one blade: tall like a cleaver, curved like a chef knife, and made for cooks who would rather own one good knife than a block full of average ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Serbian chef knife is a hand forged, tall bladed knife with a curved edge, sitting somewhere between a cleaver and a chef knife. The Kermode is forged in that style. The blade is hammered out wide so there is plenty of knuckle clearance, and the edge is shaped with a steady curve so it rocks instead of only chopping. Its job is the cutting board, not the chopping block. The hardwood handle is pinned to a full tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOn the Cutting Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRock it through herbs, mince garlic, dice an onion, and then slice a chicken breast or a pork chop with the same blade. The tall profile doubles as a scoop: tip the blade flat and carry everything to the pan. If you hate switching knives halfway through a recipe, this shape makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not built for bone. For ribs and joints, pick a real meat cleaver such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-rosewood\"\u003e7.5\" Hand Forged Butcher Cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e. You can compare the Kermode with other blades in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003echef knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e and in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleavers\"\u003ecleavers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" hand forged high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall chef's cleaver for rocking, chopping and scooping\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 Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e All purpose prep, vegetables and meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kermode suits the person who cooks dinner most nights and still uses the knife that came free with a block. It is a good wedding or housewarming gift for a couple setting up a kitchen, and a birthday gift for a home cook who wants one serious knife instead of five average ones. For more ideas, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry it at once, then wipe a light coat of food safe oil on the blade. 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 chef knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hand forged knife with a tall, wide blade and a curved edge, used like a chef knife for rocking cuts but shaped more like a cleaver. The Kermode is forged in that style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it replace my chef knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor most home prep, yes. It rocks, chops, slices and scoops. It does not replace a paring knife for small work in the hand, or a cleaver for bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It arrives with an edge that is ready for the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it right after washing and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on the steel. High carbon steel only rusts when water is left on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can rock it through herbs and then slice a chicken breast without changing knives. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/serbian-chef-knife\"\u003eSerbian chef knife explained\u003c\/a\u003e guide covers the forging style behind it and how to use the tall blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232525877468,"sku":"XCC-101","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/cleaver_knife_with_wengy_handle.png?v=1785319300","url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com\/products\/kermode-7-hand-forged-chef-cleaver","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}