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7" Meat Cleaver Knife – Shinobi Series Butcher Knife

Name: 7" Meat Cleaver Knife – Shinobi Series Butcher Knife
SKU: SHI-CLE-07-2
Price: 25.99 USD
Availability: InStock

THE HEAVY-DUTY MEAT PREP TOOL

High-carbon German steel

Full tang with ergonomic handles

Ultra Sharp

Our Japanese Kitchen Knives Lineup

7″ Nakiri Knife

$34.99 $55.99

7" Meat Cleaver Knife – Shinobi Series Butcher Knife

$25.99 $42.99

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$17.99 $29.99

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A meat cleaver isn't just a bigger knife — it's a different tool. The chef knife is built for slicing; the cleaver is built for chopping. Tall blade, heavy front-weight, balanced for downward force. Cooks who do their own meat breakdown reach for the cleaver when a chef knife isn't enough: splitting a whole chicken into parts, sectioning ribs through the bone, breaking down a pork shoulder, chopping through smaller bone-in cuts. The 7-inch length is the versatility sweet spot — long enough for heavy meat work, short enough to stay nimble for vegetable prep. High-carbon stainless steel, hand-sharpened to a razor edge, full-tang build with triple-riveted Pakkawood handle. The Shinobi Series sits at a more accessible price than the Artisan Series version — same general build quality, Japanese-aesthetic styling instead of Western traditional. The blade spine doubles as a meat-tenderizer or for garlic-paste mashing against the cutting board. Pairs naturally with the 8″ Chef Knife (for everyday slicing) and a 6″ Boning Knife (for precision trim) as part of a meat-breakdown kit. For cooks who buy pre-trimmed supermarket meat, the cleaver is overkill — a chef knife is enough. For cooks who break down their own, the cleaver earns its spot fast. Lifetime warranty backs the blade.

All Cutluxe knives are forged from high-carbon German steel — rust-resistant, impact-tough, and precision-tapered to a razor-sharp 14–16° edge. Handles are crafted from ergonomic Pakkawood for a secure, comfortable grip in any condition. Every knife features full tang construction for maximum balance and control. To keep your knife performing at its best: Hand-wash only — dishwashers damage the edge and handle over time Dry immediately after washing to prevent moisture build-up Hone regularly with a honing rod to keep the edge aligned between sharpenings Store on a magnetic strip, in a knife roll, or in a block — never loose in a drawer Use a wooden or plastic cutting board; glass and ceramic surfaces dull the blade

Not the right fit? No problem. If your Cutluxe knife doesn't meet your expectations for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or free exchange — no questions asked. We stand behind every blade we make. If the quality isn't what you expected, we'll make it right. Simply reach out to our team at support@cutluxe.com and we'll handle the rest.

Every Cutluxe knife is backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If your blade or handle ever fails due to a manufacturing issue, we'll replace it — for the life of the product. What's covered: Defects in blade construction, handle materials, and assembly. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. What's not covered: Normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, improper care, or dishwasher use. To make a warranty claim, contact us at support@cutluxe.com with your proof of purchase and a description of the issue.

Shipping Standard delivery (free): All US orders ship free. Arrives in 3–5 business days after dispatch; allow up to 7 days during peak periods. Expedited delivery (from $6.99): 1–2 business days. Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase. International shipping: Available at checkout. Rates and delivery times calculated at checkout based on destination. Returns Changed your mind? Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact support@cutluxe.com to initiate a return — we'll guide you through the process.

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7-inch ultra sharp meat cleaver knife with sleek handle and branded packaging

7" Meat Cleaver Knife – Shinobi Series Butcher Knife

$25.99

$25.99 ~~$42.99~~

CHEF-TRIED PITMASTER-APPROVED

High-Carbon German Steel

Edge retention and corrosion resistance

Full-Tang Construction

Blade through handle for strength and balance

Hand-Sharpened Edges

Razor-sharp out of the box

Ergonomic  Pakkawood Handles

Comfortable, moisture-resistant,  built for long use

7″ MEAT CLEAVER — SHINOBI SERIES

A heavy-duty cleaver for cooks who do their own meat breakdown — splitting chicken, sectioning ribs, breaking down pork shoulder, chopping through bone-in cuts where a chef knife stops. Tall blade, weight in all the right places, full-tang Pakkawood handle. Versatile enough for everyday chop work too — vegetables, herbs, garlic-paste mashing with the spine.

7" Meat Cleaver Knife

A meat cleaver fills a specific gap in the kitchen: the cuts that a chef knife can't handle. Chicken thighs that need to be sectioned through the joint, pork shoulders that need to be split, ribs that need to be portioned through the bone. The 7-inch cleaver is the tool that handles those cuts cleanly — and doubles as a versatile chopper for vegetable prep on the side.

Tall 7-inch blade with weighted front — generates the momentum needed for heavy chop work
High-carbon stainless steel, hand-sharpened to a razor edge — slices clean, doesn't tear
Full-tang construction with triple-riveted Pakkawood handle — secure grip through heavy use
Lifetime warranty — backed at a fraction of premium-brand cleaver pricing

WHAT OUR MASTER CHEFS SAY

High-Carbon German Steel

“Reminds me of my father’s knives — only sharper. You feel the difference the moment it hits the board. Solid in the hand.”

Chef Alex R., BBQ Specialist

Photo of Chef David T., Professional Butcher

Edge Retention

“Even after weeks of heavy use, the edge stays razor-sharp. I can slice brisket, roast, and vegetables without stopping to resharpen.”

Chef David T., Professional Butcher

Precision & Craftsmanship

“I’ve worked in Japanese kitchens for over 10 years, and Cutluxe knives feel incredible. The balance, edge, and weight are perfect — slicing fish, meat, and vegetables is effortless."

Chef Haruto S., Tokyo

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06/16/2026

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Excellent quality razor sharp nice heavy handles quality steel very pleased will buy more in the future but again you need to change your wood magnet holder I got one that was defective and didn't have a place to screw it into is just a drilled hole poorly and then the second one I put the knives on it and they literally just slide down and scratch the wood they're very poor quality please go with the one that I'm trying to tell you to buy which I purchased before in Texas they're only $32 there twice as big and much better quality and the magnet is extremely strong on both sides

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06/08/2026

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I love the weight of the handle it's extremely comfortable and definitely nice good heavy weight and razor sharp blades I have bought many of these from Amazon and they're all garbage if you can imagine a tube of ground round hamburger and none of these knives wood cut through it yours or razor sharp I could literally cut paper and that's a true sharp knife all the knives I bought from you is are amazing and I will buy others I ordered another set from this other company and they are terrible they won't even cut my skin it's pathetic your product is amazing but again I've sent you pictures of the ones you should be selling that are top quality they retail on Amazon for only $32 there twice the size so they set a whole set of knives on either side and the magnet is actually strong unlike the one you're selling I would stop selling that that is a very poor quality product and it doesn't make you look good when you sell such excellent knive and such a poor magnet board I would definitely dump that company and go with the one of the pictures that I sent you it's top quality and literally you have to grab them to pull them off yours literally you put the knife on and it falls off and scratches the wood so anyways thank you so much I'm extremely pleased and I plan on buying more knives from you in the future a whole set and I wish you would sell the magnetic board that I sent you thank you I couldn't be happier with your product

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually need a cleaver?

Honest answer: only if you do your own meat breakdown work. Cooks who buy pre-trimmed supermarket meat and don't break down whole birds, primals, or bone-in cuts at home will rarely reach for a cleaver. The chef knife and paring knife cover the rest of the kitchen. The cleaver becomes essential when the cooking starts involving heavier prep: cutting a whole chicken into parts (the cleaver sections through the joint cleanly), sectioning a rack of ribs into portions (chops cleanly through the membrane and bone), breaking down a pork shoulder for stew, chopping through bone-in chicken thighs for braises. For cooks who do those things regularly, the cleaver shifts from "nice to have" to "primary tool." For cooks who don't, it's an aspirational purchase that sits unused.

What can I actually chop with it — meat AND vegetables?

Both. The primary job is heavy meat prep — splitting chicken, sectioning ribs, chopping through bone-in cuts that a chef knife would bounce off. The tall blade and front-weighted balance generate the momentum for those cuts. Not for major bones (femur, hip joint) — for those, you want a proper butcher's bone saw — but for most household meat-breakdown work, the cleaver handles it. Beyond meat, the cleaver doubles as a versatile chopper. Crush garlic cloves flat with the broad side of the blade (faster than mincing with a chef knife). Chop hard vegetables — squash, carrots, daikon — using the weight of the blade to power through. Section watermelons and other large produce in single cuts. The blade spine works as a meat-tenderizer or to mash garlic paste against a cutting board. Useful for cooks who want one heavy tool that pulls double duty.

Shinobi vs Artisan cleaver — which to buy?

Same form factor, different price tiers. The Cutluxe Artisan Series 7″ Cleaver is the Western-styled version in the flagship line — broader product range overall, premium styling, slightly higher pricing. The Shinobi 7″ Cleaver at $25.99 is the more accessible version with Japanese-aesthetic design language. The build quality is similar — same high-carbon stainless steel, same full-tang construction, same triple-riveted Pakkawood handle, same lifetime warranty. The differentiation is mostly styling and series positioning, not build. Pick Shinobi if you want the Japanese aesthetic or the more accessible price. Pick Artisan if you want the Western styling or prefer the flagship-series association. For most cooks buying their first cleaver, the Shinobi covers the work fine — the cleaver does its job either way.

How do I care for it?

Cleavers see more impact than other knives, which changes the care slightly. Standard cleaning: hand-wash with mild soap immediately after each use, towel-dry blade and handle fully. Don't put it in the dishwasher. Don't use glass or ceramic cutting boards — they chip the edge faster than other knives because of the impact force. Wooden boards work fine; thick plastic boards work even better for heavy chop work because they absorb impact. Storage: magnetic strip on the wall is the easiest option (the cleaver is too wide for most knife blocks). A blade-guard sheath in a drawer works too. Don't leave the cleaver loose in a drawer — the blade is heavy enough to damage other utensils and itself. Sharpening cadence: every 6-12 months for regular use. Hone the edge with a sharpening rod every couple of weeks; the 10″ Sharpening Rod ($29.99) handles the cleaver easily.

What's the warranty, and is this a good gift?

Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on the blade for the original purchaser. Manufacturing defects (handle separation, blade snapping under normal use, surface flaws) are covered. Normal edge wear, dishwasher damage, chip damage from glass cutting boards, and damage from cutting through heavy bones aren't covered. Non-transferable; email proof of purchase to support@cutluxe.com to register. Beyond the warranty, a 30-day money-back guarantee covers everything else. As a gift: works well for a serious cook who's clearly past the chef-knife-and-paring-knife stage and is doing real meat work. At $25.99, sized as a thoughtful supplementary gift — pairs naturally with a chef knife as a multi-knife bundle. Less right for a casual cook who buys pre-trimmed supermarket meat — the cleaver will sit in the drawer unused. Most universally-applicable as a gift for cooks who break down whole chickens, do their own BBQ prep, or cook a lot of Asian dishes (where the cleaver is a daily-use tool).