Thinking of getting a cleaver, but don’t know why.

[texastweeter]

Start hunting, then you will need that $50 cleaver...but then again after you get allyour gear to hunt, its will be WAY more than $50

[DWCowles]

I sometimes used my to chop up pulled pork and pulled beef.

[6th Borough BBQ]

so you pull it, then chop it?

[JGrana]

I would think if you need to do some serious whacking through bone, a heavy cleaver is the way to go. On the other hand, if you are looking for a straight edge for lots of chopping you might want to consider a Japanese style santoku knife. Very sharp, long edge...


I received a nice Japanese chefs knife (Gyuto) for Christmas. Wow, incredibly strong, well balanced and razor (I really mean razor) sharp. This knife makes trimming and slicing briskets and ribs effortless.
I am now learning how to sharpen knives the proper way.

[Danjohnston949]

Beautiful Knife❗️ That Will Be a Family Heirloom‼️ Dan

[Polarbear777]

Use a mallet to baton a cleaver through almost anything frozen. Though it’s hard on the cleaver. But that’s all I use it for anyway.

[6th Borough BBQ]

Uh oh. Fellow cook hoping that you consume less ice cold adult beverages than I once you get that cleaver!!

[Troutman]

There’s also a compatible use for one, hasn’t made the Olympics yet but......

[MBMorgan]

"but don’t know why"???

What is this strange word "why" of which you speak? None of the others around here seem to use it much ... if at all ...