{"title":"Cleavers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heavy hitters. Every meat cleaver here is hand forged, hand sharpened and oiled before it ships — built to split poultry bones, break down ribs and portion big roasts without flinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind the right cleaver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnažan Heritage Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1080 high carbon steel, the 2020 founding cleaver that started The Cooking Guild. Serbian-style, front-weighted, made to work every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaiju Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e — San Mai construction with an SLD tool steel core: the hardest edge in the range for clean, precise chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeather Forge Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e — 73-layer feather Damascus around a Japanese AUS-10 core, full tang. Power with a pattern you will not find twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynasty Cleavers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Silver Dynasty and Damascus Dynasty 7.5\" cleavers plus the Dynasty Serbian cleaver: the classic rippled look in a blade that earns its place on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a meat cleaver cut through bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — poultry bones, ribs and small-to-medium soft bones are exactly what the thick spine and heft are for. For thick beef marrow bones, use a saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeat cleaver or Chinese cleaver?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Chinese cleaver is a thin, wide vegetable slicer; a meat cleaver carries a thicker spine and more weight for bone and cartilage. If you break down meat, you want the ones on this page — for the veg-style blade, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/chinese-cleaver\"\u003eChinese cleaver guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it is not for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook with it for 99 days. If it is not the sharpest blade you have ever used, send it back for your money back. Every cleaver also carries a free lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/everything-you-didn-t-know-you-could-do-with-a-cleaver\"\u003eHow to use a meat cleaver: 10 jobs and 4 to avoid\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cleaver\"\u003eMeat cleaver guide: how to choose the right one\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-cleaver-knife\"\u003eBest cleaver knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-every-chef-needs-a-serbian-cleaver-in-their-kitchen\"\u003eWhy every chef needs a Serbian cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dynasty-series-serbian-cleaver","title":"Dynasty Series Serbian Cleaver","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged using the same traditional Japanese blade-making technique as samurai swords, our Dynasty Collection will redefine what you’ve come to expect from the common kitchen knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy cladding the blade’s hard steel core with two layers of ‘softer’ steel, the san mai technique offers extra support and protects against corrosion whilst maintaining the ease of sharpening a high carbon knife allows. We blended Japanese AUS-10 high carbon stainless steel with a softer stainless steel to create this hardened effect, resulting in a collection of screamingly sharp, rust-resistant blades that will last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynasty Cleaver takes brute strength to a whole new level. It’s expansive, reinforced blade is razor sharp and perfectly balanced, with enough weight to glide easily through the toughest of cuts, but not so much that it becomes difficult to use. Finished with a sleek rosewood handle and bespoke TCG pins, it is the epitome of style and performance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCookingGuild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57034695770485,"sku":"TCG-DYN-CLVR","price":97.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/glow_bear_75.png?v=1775552559"},{"product_id":"kaiju-8-cleaver","title":"Kaiju 8\" Bone Crusher Cleaver","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eThe Hybrid Cleaver – Power Meets Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"94\"\u003epremium AUS-8 Japanese steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eHybrid Cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for those who demand both strength and finesse in the kitchen. Designed with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"228\"\u003edual-edge profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lower 50% of the blade is thick and powerful for effortless chopping, while the upper 50% tapers to a razor-thin edge for precision slicing. This unique design allows you to transition seamlessly between heavy-duty butchering and delicate cuts—all with a single knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eAUS-8 steel is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eexceptional sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring long-lasting performance even under intense use. The full-tang construction and ergonomically designed handle provide a comfortable, balanced grip, giving you full control over every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"958\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you're breaking down meats, dicing vegetables, or slicing with precision, the Hybrid Cleaver is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"958\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eultimate all-in-one tool for your kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCookingGuild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57034721427829,"sku":"TCG-KAIJ-CLVR-8","price":87.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/kaiju_series_12.png?v=1775552976"},{"product_id":"snazan-heritage-cleaver","title":"Snažan Heritage Cleaver","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"351\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe cleaver that helped start The Cooking Guild is finally back.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eFirst launched as our original Serbian-style cleaver, the Snažan became a customer favorite for its raw forged finish, heavy-duty feel, and no-nonsense cutting power. We have not sold this blade since 2020, and for July 4th, we are bringing it back for one limited heritage release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eMade from 1080 high carbon steel with a hand-forged textured finish, a full tang build, and a black wood handle, this is a rugged classic built for serious home cooks, BBQ lovers, and collectors who remember where The Cooking Guild began.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cooking Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57338926006645,"sku":"TCG-SNAZ-CLVR","price":78.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/Untitleddesign_17.png?v=1783084534"},{"product_id":"feather-forge-8-cleaver","title":"Feather Forge 8\" Cleaver","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWatch a butcher work and you'll notice something: they almost never hack. They slide. Long, clean strokes that separate muscle from fat like the meat wants to come apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat's what the Feather Forge Butcher Knife is built for. A tall, sweeping blade forged from 73 layers of feather Damascus around a razor-thin Japanese AUS-10 core, hardened to 60±2 HRC. At just 2.0mm thick, it's a slicer, not a smasher — the edge glides through brisket, pork shoulder, and whole muscles with almost no drag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe curved belly rocks through connective tissue and trims fat caps clean. The long edge slices portioned cuts in a single pull. The olive wood handle with G10 spacer keeps it balanced through long prep sessions, and the blade hole means it hangs at your station instead of hiding in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cooking Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57466855424373,"sku":"TCG-FFRG-CLVR-8","price":113.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/Cleaver.png?v=1785659383"},{"product_id":"silver-dynasty-7-5-cleaver","title":"Silver Dynasty 7.5\" Cleaver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dynasty's heavy hitter. The Silver Dynasty Cleaver stacks a tall, hand-hammered 7.5-inch blade — 67 layers of Damascus steel around a cobalt-enriched 10Cr15CoMoV core, hardened to 60±2 HRC — with the heft to power through dense prep that stops other knives cold. Each full tang handle is cut from olive wood burl, so no two knives share the same golden grain. Squash, slaw, a whole chicken: bring the weight down and move on. Order now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCookingGuild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483600986485,"sku":"TCG-SDYN-CLVR-75","price":122.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/Cleaver_e0f73020-5074-4de3-908f-ed67878f423e.png?v=1786439053"},{"product_id":"damascus-dynasty-7-5-cleaver","title":"Damascus Dynasty 7.5\" Cleaver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dynasty's heavy hitter. The Damascus Dynasty Cleaver stacks a tall, black forged 7.5-inch blade — 67 layers of Damascus steel around a cobalt-enriched 10Cr15CoMoV core, hardened to 60±2 HRC — with the heft to power through dense prep that stops other knives cold. The hand-hammered black forged finish keeps stacked cuts from cementing to the blade, while the full tang black walnut handle anchors every swing. Squash, slaw, a whole chicken: bring the weight down and move on. Order now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCookingGuild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490002575733,"sku":"TCG-DDYN-CLVR-75","price":122.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/2244\/0053\/files\/Cleaver_e197e9bd-be3a-4b9f-b6e0-533191ba2339.png?v=1786440906"},{"product_id":"snazan-heritage-cleaver-free-blade","title":"Snažan Heritage Cleaver – Free Blade","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"351\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe cleaver that helped start The Cooking Guild is finally back.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eFirst launched as our original Serbian-style cleaver, the Snažan became a customer favorite for its raw forged finish, heavy-duty feel, and no-nonsense cutting power. 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