Premium Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver Knife 200mm Carbon Steel

An American Icon - Dexter Carbon Steel Restored with Australian Gidgee Timber

A fully forged American carbon steel butcher cleaver, professionally restored by GT Edgeworks (SA) with a custom Australian Gidgee timber handle and triple brass pins.

The Specs

• Blade Length: 200mm
• Overall Length: 380mm
• Blade Thickness: 1.7mm
• Steel: USA Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Style: Fully Forged, Full Tang, Triple Brass Pins
• Handle: Gidgee Timber with brass pins
• Weight: Approx. 1kg
• Origin: Made in USA, Restored in Australia

The Dexter Butcher Cleaver

Dexter (now Dexter-Russell) has been manufacturing professional cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts since 1818, making it one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States. Their butcher cleavers were a staple of American meatpacking and butchery for generations - fully forged, heavy-duty, and built to outlast the trade. This blade has been treated for rust, cleaned, and professionally sharpened. The handle is crafted from Australian Gidgee timber - an extremely dense hardwood from the Acacia cambagei tree, known for its rich reddish-brown heartwood, fine grain, and exceptional durability. Finished with Constantia Organic finishes, produced in Port Lincoln, SA. Fitted and shaped by Josh at GT Edgeworks, who specialises in reviving vintage knives to heirloom quality.

Part of the Chef & a Knife Premium Vintage collection - a collaboration between Chef & a Knife and GT Edgeworks.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust on carbon steel
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil periodically to protect the blade
• No honing steel required - take to a professional sharpener when needed
• Store flat or on a magnetic rack away from moisture