The 4 Best Meat Cleavers of 2024, Tested & Reviewed

We tested nine meat cleavers to find ones that were comfortable to hold and use, cleaved through chicken bones easily, and minced meat efficiently.

The Best Meat Cleavers of 2023

Chopper King White #2 Cleaver

Small 5.5 Cleaver - Classic

This heavy-duty Lamson Pro Walnut Handle Meat Cleaver is primarily used for cutting through thin or soft bones, and used in preparation of hard vegetables, such as squash, and more. The walnut handle features a mineral oil finish providing a comfortable non-slip grip, secured with brass rivets. Constructed of hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel.

Lamson 7.25 Meat Cleaver Walnut

The Best Meat Cleavers of 2023

Farberware Edgekeeper Classic 6-inch Cleaver Knife with Black Self

Everyone should have a light weight, sharp, and well-balanced cleaver like this imarku 7 Vegetable Cleaver Knife. For the price you won't find a better cleaver. You wouldn't want it for vegetables and meats like chicken when you can get an extra sharp, easy to use cleaver like this one.

imarku 7-Inch Vegetable Cleaver Knife

vintage CHROME PLATED CARBON STEEL USA vegetable meat cleaver

Putting Top Meat Cleavers to the Test.

The 4 Best Meat Cleavers of 2024, Tested & Reviewed