Pro Series
Heavy Meat Cleaver - 6"


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Bring the muscle. The 6" Pro Series Heavy Meat Cleaver crushes bone, chops protein, and dominates prep with unrelenting power and precision.

SKU

5021-6


Origin

Portugal


Handle

PolyFibre TPE


Blade

X50


Messermeister Pro Series heavy meat cleaver with stainless steel blade and black ergonomic non-slip polyfibre handle
Messermeister Pro Series Cleaver on a dark wood background
Angled view of Messermeister Pro Series heavy meat cleaver with stainless steel blade and black ergonomic non-slip handle
Detail of cleaver tip on Messermeister Pro Series heavy meat cleaver highlighting robust stainless steel blade for cutting through bone and tough meat
Messermeister Pro Series heavy meat cleaver featuring thick stainless steel blade and ergonomic non-slip black polyfibre handle for cutting through bone and large meat cuts
Messermeister Pro Series heavy meat cleaver with stainless steel blade and black ergonomic non-slip polyfibre handle
Angled-up view of Messermeister Pro Series heavy meat cleaver with stainless steel blade and black ergonomic non-slip handle

The Pro Series Heavy Meat Cleaver is built for power, precision, and durability. Designed to handle the toughest butchering tasks, its thick, high-carbon stainless steel blade easily chops through bones, joints, and dense cuts of meat. The full-tang construction ensures optimal balance and strength, while the ergonomic handle provides a secure, comfortable grip for controlled, safe handling. Whether you're breaking down large cuts or tackling whole poultry, this cleaver delivers professional-grade performance with every swing. A must-have tool for serious chefs and butchers who demand strength and reliability in the kitchen.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Portugal

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Length:

Blade Type

Built for tough kitchen tasks, the cleaver excels at butchering, breaking down large cuts of meat, and cutting through bones or cartilage. Its weight, size, and durability make it a must-have for meat prep.

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Blade

X50
Satin
Slackbelt
Flat Grind
22°
56 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

PolyFibre TPE

Blade

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Handle

Width (including bolster):

Tasks

A robust and powerful knife, designed specifically for cutting through tough meats, bones, and cartilage.

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: 4.894737 / 5 from 19 reviews.

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A Messermeister convert

"Perfect weight. Handle fits perfectly in the palm. Handle texture is great in terms of grip. Could not be happier with this purchase. Santoku, bread and tomato knifes are next!"

Blaine B. (5/5)

will lt you know after Xmas

"wel Christmas I will let you know if they are happy. Look good so far."

Pamela M. (5/5)

I’ve started with theses knives

"I’ve started with theses knives and they continue to impress so I continue to buy more"

Tim R. (5/5)

Cool cleaver, nice heft and

"Cool cleaver, nice heft and keen edge. I like it!"

Bradley M. (5/5)

Awesome product. Got the knife

"Awesome product. Got the knife for mother's day. She loves it."

BRETT H. (5/5)

Super Sharp! The quality is

"Super Sharp! The quality is amazing."

Thao L. (5/5)

I haven’t used the cleaver

"I haven’t used the cleaver yet but it’s well-built and I’m looking forward to chopping up some meat and some chicken I love it"

Michael M. (5/5)

A good weight for cutting

"A good weight for cutting through rib and chicken bones. But not too heavy to wield."

SteelOvaries (5/5)

This is a very well

"This is a very well made cleaver. Sturdy, hefty, comfortable handle...easy to clean. Quite a beauty. Worth every penny :)"

John T. (5/5)

Great product, comes sharp as

"Great product, comes sharp as a meat cleaver needs to be, great weight, comfy handle, exactly what I needed for work, and for the price you can’t get any better."

Brad (5/5)

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