The Dalstrong Gladiator Series 9” heavy duty ‘Ravenger’ cleaver is meant for serious chopping. From pork bones to salmon heads to pounds of chicken, this cleaver can do it all. Coming in at 1.3 lbs, this is meat cleaver has an excellent weight for performing all sorts of tasks. The 8 inch, high-carbon German steel blade is incredibly sharp. This makes it versatile at not just chopping but also mincing, dicing, and slicing. Its Rockwell rating is 55, meaning that it is hard but not as hard as some of the other blades we’ve listed. They also offer a lifetime warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
The handle is made from black pakkawood. It is also triple riveted and the sturdy grip feels comfortable in the hand. Compared to the other knives in Dalstrong’s Gladiator series, “The Ravenger” has an extra thick handle. This helps you get a good hold on this relatively heavy knife. The handle is also polished and laminated which helps to keep it sanitary.
These knives are hand sharpened to 14 – 16 degrees per side for superb sharpness. Unfortunately, some users have reported that the knife has arrived dull and they had to sharpen it themselves. The stainless steel end caps provide both a counter balance as well as a level of distinction to this knife.