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Milk Street Cleaver Kitchen Knives Milk Street
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Milk Street Cleaver

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Every cook needs a big, burly knife for the tough stuff. A big chuck roast to turn into stew meat? A soccer-ball sized cabbage to shred for coleslaw? Chicken legs need splitting? Tasks like these make most knives feel puny and insignificant.

Sometimes, you just need a big knife for kitchen tasks, but they often feel heavy, clumsy and downright unsafe in the hand. Often, the blades are ultra-thick—for only brutish, heavy-duty tasks—or are designed with unique blade shapes, which require a learning curve to master. Or, they have stubby handles barely long enough to grip.

Enter the Milk Street Cleaver, an all-purpose knife designed to work equally well for vegetables and butchering big cuts of meat. At 7 inches long, 3 inches tall and less than half a pound, this tool is an inch shorter than the average cleaver for a lighter, more nimble experience. However, it maintains full height for shielding fingers during chopping and using as a bench scraper to scoop up and transfer prepped foods to the pot. And, at only 2 millimeters thick at the spine, this cleaver is as thin as possible to maintain stiffness, yet slices with little force.

Unlike most cleavers that feature a basic rectangular blade design, the Milk Street Cleaver boasts some distinctive design points. The blade arcs inward at the heel to allow for multiple grips, while keeping your fingers guarded and preserving the length of the blade. To feel and function like a smaller knife, the cutaway heel lets you choke up close and tight on the blade. Or slide your hand back on the handle for more clearance, leverage and power.

The blade’s edge differs as well. Compared to the typical cleaver’s perfectly straight blade edges, the Milk Street Cleaver gently curves tip to heel for a natural slicing and chopping motion. It’ll feel the same in use as your chef’s knife—but safer while requiring less effort!

The blade’s unique embossed file pattern creates a nonstick surface—air gets trapped between the food being cut and the blade, preventing foods from clinging. Food falls right off. And a full-sized, ergonomic handle, far longer than the stubby handles on most traditional Chinese-style cleavers, helps creates a neutral midpoint balance that feels more natural than the forward-leaning heft of most cleavers.

 

Net Weight: 212 grams (0.47 pound)
Dimensions: Blade: 7 inches long, 3 inches tall, 2 millimeters wide (spine)
Materials: Polymer handle, 1.4116 stainless steel

Hand-wash only and dry thoroughly after washing. Do not put in dishwasher.

To maintain the blade's edge, sharpen the Milk Street Cleaver at a 17 degree angle.

Milk Street Cleaver

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Lightweight, All-Purpose Cleaver

  1. Arced Edge for All-Purpose Chopping

    A curved edge is as effective for long, clean slices as it is for mincing and rock chopping.

  2. Safer for Serious Chopping

    The tall blade and snub-nosed tip keep the knife safe when handling big batches.

  3. As Thin as Possible

    At 2 millimeters thick, the blade is as thin as possible—while retaining stiffness—for effortless slicing.

  4. Nonstick Slicing

    The blade is embossed with a file pattern that replicates the textured finish of traditional Japanese knives.

  5. Full-Size Lock-In Handle

    Milk Street’s ergonomic handle provides comfort and and complete control.

  6. Curved Heel for Adaptive Grip

    The blade’s heel arcs inward to make it comfortable for choking up tight for control.

  7. Featherweight

    Weighing in at 212 grams (7.5 ounces), it’s remarkably light for being so big.

  8. Midpoint Balance

    Unlike most cleavers that fall forward because of the blade’s heavy weight, the Milk Street Cleaver has a midpoint balance for controlled performance.

Change The Way You Cook

Smash, Chop, Dice and Peel with the Same Knife

The blade’s design accommodates any cut.

Designed for Ultimate Control and Comfort

The lock-in grip and cutaway heel design mean comfort however you hold it.

You’ll Never Have Hand Fatigue Again

Featherweight (only 212 grams!) design means your hand will never tire.

None of the Learning Curve of a Traditional Cleaver Design

The Milk Street Cleaver feels totally natural in your hand.

Prep, Chop and Scoop

The big blade’s perfect for transferring chopped foods to the mixing bowl or simmering skillet.

Testimonials
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I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A COMFORTABLE GRIP

I’ve never had such a comfortable and safe grip on a cleaver. The cleaver is a lot of blade so it feels nice having your hand in an easy and secure position. A good grip makes slicing through squash, melons, cabbage just as easy as herbs and lettuce.

Haley Laube, E-Commerce Culinary Coordinator
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FEELS LIKE A PRECISION TOOL

The Milk Street Cleaver is a gamechanger for me. I always felt all thumbs with a big cleaver until now thanks to the long, comfortable handle, cutaway heel and light weight. I can do everything from slicing garlic razor thin to chiffonading greens to breaking down a big pork shoulder for stew. I love the blade’s height for big vegetables and scooping up the chopped prep. It feels like a precision tool, despite the size.

Matthew Card, Creative Director of Recipes and Products
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go-to knife for quick prep

The light, broad-bladed knife makes quick work of all the knifework required for stir-fries, soups or stews.

Butchering

The big, broad blade makes breaking down large cuts of meat enjoyable.

Chiffonade with Ease

Wide, thin and curved, the cleaver makes quick work of big cabbages and the thin, cling-free blade makes feathery ribbons easy.

Smashing ginger coins or garlic cloves

Forget about tedious mincing of ginger or garlic—just smash it! The broad blade makes it safe and easy for smashing ginger coins or garlic cloves to a fine pulp. Or, try flattening chicken or pork cutlets for even cooking.

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