Butcher Knife vs. Cleaver: Which Should I Buy?

A cleaver may come to mind when you think of a butcher knife, but the two styles are different. Not sure which you need? We broke it down for you.

The Nakiri is an absolute workhorse when heavy-duty prep work is on the table.Often referred to as a Japanese vegetable knife, the Nakiri is the perfect blend of the versatility of a chef knife and the blunt shape of a cleaver. The square shape and straight edge make it ideal for chopping cumbersome vegetables when the rocking motion of a chef knife won’t do. Use it to quickly work through sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or large zucchini.

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The Gladiator Series 12.5” ‘Devastator’ butcher's knife is one mean looking behemoth of a blade, engineered for causing utter devastation to large cuts of meat and bone it is a must-have for any butcher or huntsman. Weighing in at a sizable 1.5 lbs, with a 4mm thick blade, this knife is a menacing cross between a chef’s knife, slicer and a cleaver.

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