Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver Knife 180mm Carbon Steel Made in USA 1531

Experience a Rare American-Made Dexter Cleaver Built for the Block

The Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver Knife 180mm is a fully forged carbon steel cleaver from one of America's most trusted professional cutlery brands - a one-of-a-kind piece built for serious butchery work and prized by collectors and working cooks alike.

The Specs

• Brand: Dexter - USA
• Overall length: 320mm | Blade length: 180mm | Blade thickness: 1.8mm
• Steel: Carbon steel - fully forged, full tang
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Handle: Timber
• Weight: approx. 350g
• Origin: Made in USA
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

The Dexter 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. This 180mm cleaver is the ideal size for breaking down cuts of meat, portioning poultry, and heavy-duty kitchen work. The fully forged 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 - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable