{"product_id":"vintage-dexter-butcher-cleaver-5289-knife-230mm-high-carbon-steel-made-in-usa-1995","title":"Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver 5289 Knife 230mm High Carbon Steel Made in USA 1995","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Rare American-Made Dexter Cleaver with Serious Reach and Authority\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Dexter (Model 5289) - USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 380mm | Blade length: 230mm | Blade thickness: 0.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: High carbon steel - fully forged, full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 1.2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Dexter 5289 Cleaver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDexter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blade if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone - high carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54840790188323,"sku":"CK#00731","price":221.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/CD314334-85E1-49B9-9EF5-05539830B743.jpg?v=1782815665","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-dexter-butcher-cleaver-5289-knife-230mm-high-carbon-steel-made-in-usa-1995","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}