Kraken 8" Hand Forged Cleaver, 1095 Steel, Black Wenge Handle

The Kraken 8" answers the demands of serious butchers, big-game hunters, and dedicated pitmasters. Forged from high-yield 1095 carbon steel, this forward-weighted tool delivers the kinetic energy to power through heavy joints while holding an edge that shears meat with surgical precision.

The 8-inch blade keeps its hammer-marked finish along the upper flats — a purposeful design that stops dense proteins sticking to the steel. A sweeping, heavy belly carries momentum through every cut, balanced by a deep-black wenge wood handle built to shrug off years of hard use.

Specifications

• Blade: 8" 1095 high-carbon steel, hand forged
• Finish: Hammer-marked flats + polished edge
• Construction: Full tang with steel pins
• Handle: Black wenge wood
• Use: Butchering, game processing, BBQ

Forged One at a Time. Built to Outlive You.

Every Xcutlery blade is individually hand forged by hammer and fire — no stamping, no production lines. Full tang construction, direct-from-forge pricing, and a lifetime warranty on every knife. Free shipping across the US and Australia.

Care Instructions

Hand wash only and dry immediately after use. Wipe a light coat of food-grade mineral oil onto the blade before storing to keep the steel in peak condition for decades.

CLEANING

This is high carbon steel a blade that demands respect. Hand wash it right after the use. We mean, the cut. Dry it before it goes back in its sheath. Moisture can only spoil this blade. And the dishwasher.

OILING

Your Xcutlery blade arrives pre oiled. Keep the ritual alive after every clean and dry, give the steel a light coat of oil. Use our mineral oil or any food safe oil you trust. A well oiled blade doesn't age. It sharpens with time.

SHARPENING

Straight out of the box, this thing is sharp and it'll stay that way for months. But legends maintain their edge. When it's time, run it across our whetstone and bring it back to razor perfect. A dull knife is just metal.