{"product_id":"vintage-dexter-butcher-cleaver-knife-180mm-carbon-steel-made-in-usa-1531","title":"Vintage Dexter Butcher Cleaver Knife 180mm Carbon Steel Made in USA 1531","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Rare American-Made Dexter Cleaver Built for the Block\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Dexter - USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 320mm | Blade length: 180mm | Blade thickness: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: 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. 350g\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 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. 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.\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 - 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":50259804553507,"sku":"CK#0003","price":226.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/698E9FB0-17C4-4353-876E-AB2FCE29F74B.jpg?v=1729589646","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-dexter-butcher-cleaver-knife-180mm-carbon-steel-made-in-usa-1531","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}