Dexter Meat Cleaver Knife 18cmThe Dexter 5387 08070 Traditional Series 7" High Carbon Steel Cleaver is a high quality tool. Cleavers are a necessary tool for butchering, as they are designed to be swung like a hammer giving you the necessary momentum to cut through thick meat, cartilage, and bone. The broad side of the blade is perfect for crushing foods like garlic and ginger. The Dexter Traditional line is designed for people who appreciate the look and feel of a wood handle.