Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver 5289 Knife 230mm High Carbon Steel Made in USA 1995

Experience a Rare American-Made Dexter Cleaver with Serious Reach and Authority

The Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver 5289 230mm is a fully forged high carbon steel cleaver from one of America's most trusted professional cutlery brands - a one-of-a-kind piece built for heavy butchery work and prized by collectors and working cooks alike.

The Specs

• Brand: Dexter (Model 5289) - USA
• Overall length: 380mm | Blade length: 230mm | Blade thickness: 0.8mm
• Steel: High carbon steel - fully forged, full tang
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Handle: Timber
• Weight: approx. 1.2kg
• Origin: Made in USA
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The Dexter 5289 Cleaver

Dexter has been producing professional-grade cutlery in the USA for over a century - a name trusted by butchers, chefs, and food processors across America. At 230mm, this is a serious blade with the reach and weight for breaking down large cuts, trimming carcasses, and heavy prep work. The fully forged high carbon steel blade delivers exceptional edge retention and a sharpness that stainless steel simply cannot match. One-of-a-kind and not available anywhere else.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blade if storing long-term
• Sharpen with a whetstone - high carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable