As the name implies, this Sato meat cleaver will chop through bones like its nothing. Weighing in at 1.6 lbs, it is a relatively heavy knife but that weight is what helps give you the force necessary to cut through bone. It also features a nice balance between blade and handle weight. Like the other blades, this one is made out of stainless steel. Your Sato knife shouldn’t rust or stain. The walnut wood handle has a nice grip and feels comfortable in the hand. This is truly a multipurpose knife as you can cut through carcasses, meats, poultry, beef jerky, fish, fruits, and vegetables.
You will have to regularly sharpen this knife in order to make sure that it maintains its good condition. Using a dull knife can be dangerous, ineffective, and even unsanitary. This blade is also wide and broad. This makes it easier to chop and scoop your food. Wide blades are also helpful at crushing garlic and other foods.
The Sato Forged Heavy-Duty Meat Cleaver Chopping Butcher Knife is useful for beginners because it is easy to use and gets consistent results. Unfortunately, for those just getting started in the world of meat cleavers, this one is rather expensive. With that said, it can be viewed as a worthwhile investment assuming the chef would get enough use out of it.