Avanta
Pakkawood Heavy Cleaver - 7"


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Power through bones, thick cuts, and tough veggies with the 7" Avanta Pakkawood Heavy Cleaver. Built for serious chopping, this cleaver pairs robust weight with pakkawood elegance for performance you can feel.

SKU

L8651-7


Origin

China


Handle

Brazilian Brown Pakkawood


Blade

X50


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When your kitchen tasks call for muscle, reach for the Avanta Pakkawood Heavy Cleaver – 7". Crafted to handle the toughest jobs — from splitting chicken bones to breaking down hearty root vegetables — this cleaver delivers serious power with every swing. The wide, heavy blade provides excellent leverage and control, while the pakkawood handle offers a balanced, comfortable grip for confident chopping. Precision-forged from durable stainless steel, it’s as rugged as it is beautiful. Whether you're prepping for a backyard barbecue or getting serious about batch cooking, this cleaver is the bold, reliable workhorse your kitchen deserves.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in China

Overall

Length: 12.2 in | 310 mm

Blade Type

Designed for tough tasks, this cleaver excels at butchering, breaking down large meat cuts, and cutting through bones or cartilage. Built to last, it handles heavy force, making it essential for precise prep of meat, poultry, and fish.

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Blade

X50
Satin
Slackbelt
Flat Grind
22°
57 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Brazilian Brown Pakkawood

Blade

Width: 3.9 in | 99 mm
Length: 6.97 in | 177 mm
Thickness at spine: 4 mm

Handle

Width (including bolster): 4.96 in | 126 mm

Tasks

A large, heavy-duty kitchen knife designed for cutting through tough ingredients like bones, meat, and dense vegetables.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Happy new edition to my set

"Not a chef, but it appears and feels to be built for professional. Love the look and feel. Looking forward to doing some butchering to try it out."

Gary W. (5/5)

New to using cleavers

"Not as sharp as i thought, however I'm still learning cleaver skills. I like this one, but a smaller one may be more useful for me."

Kimmy Y. (4/5)

its awesome!

"This knife is awesome. I bought it as a gift and it looks very impressive."

Katana S. (5/5)

Cleave away

"Have not had the opportunity to use this for a period of time but first impressions are this is a really marvelous kitchen tool, good craftsmanship, evenly weighted.. Look forward to years of use."

Nicole G. (5/5)

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