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Wüsthof Classic — Forged Butcher Cleaver 16cm POM Handle

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A precision-forged German butcher cleaver with a full-tang blade and triple-riveted POM handle.

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Specifications

Blade Material
High-Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material
POM (Polyoxymethylene)
Blade Length
16cm
Total Length
30cm
Weight
580g
Construction
Full-Tang Forged
Steel Hardness
58 HRC

Description

The Wüsthof Classic butcher cleaver is forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel in Solingen, Germany — the full bolster and full tang deliver exceptional balance and control for heavy chopping tasks.
The 16cm blade features a broad, rectangular profile designed for splitting joints, crushing garlic, and transferring chopped ingredients from board to pan with the flat side.
A best forged butcher cleaver for home cooks and professionals who value German precision engineering and the lifetime durability of a fully forged blade.
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**Command the Cutting Board**
The forged cleaver meets a butternut squash and cleaves it in two with a single decisive stroke — the blade’s mass carries through dense flesh and tough skin without deflection or hesitation.
Flip the blade flat and use it as a bench scraper, sweeping diced onions and minced herbs from board to pan in one smooth motion — the broad face is a tool unto itself.
**200 Years of Solingen Steel**
Wüsthof has forged blades in Solingen — Germany’s City of Blades — since 1814, with each Classic cleaver undergoing 40 individual manufacturing steps from raw steel to finished edge.
The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) process laser-measures each blade and hones it to a 14-degree edge per side, delivering factory sharpness that exceeds what most whetstones can achieve at home.
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Knife Care & Maintenance
Keep your blade performing at its best. Rinse and dry after each use to prevent corrosion. Apply a thin coat of mineral oil to the blade periodically. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a consistent angle. Store in a sheath, knife roll, or magnetic strip — never loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, wipe after contact with acidic foods. For folding knives, clean the pivot area and apply a drop of lubricant to ensure smooth deployment.