Forge Cleaver — Damascus Kitchen Cleaver
Damascus Steel · 58 to 62 HRC
Blade steel: Damascus Steel
Hardness: 58 to 62 HRC (Rockwell scale)
Hand-forged layered steel folded to reveal a distinctive flowing wave pattern — no two blades are alike. Prized for its hard cutting edge and excellent edge retention. Hand wash, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the etched pattern.
Exact measurements for this piece are being added — reach out and we're happy to confirm dimensions before you order.
Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap, and dry immediately — never leave a blade soaking or run it through a dishwasher. Wipe on a light coat of food-grade mineral oil after use to protect the steel, and store it dry in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip. A few seconds of care after each use keeps a hand-forged edge true for decades.
Add free engraving with the option above — up to 20 characters on the blade, or engrave the leather sheath. Adds 2 business days. Engraved pieces are final sale. For any other engraving request, email us at info@northboundblade.com.
We ship worldwide, fully tracked, with free shipping on orders over $150 to Canada and the USA. Each piece is prepared within 5 business days, and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.
If something isn't right when it arrives, request a return within 14 days of delivery — we review every request with care and will always work with you to make it right. Engraved pieces are final sale.
From the forge
A hand-forged Damascus kitchen cleaver with a broad, full-belly blade built for heavy chopping and portioning — splitting joints, crushing garlic, breaking down a whole bird.
Comes with a hand-stitched leather sheath finished with a brass star-concho snap closure, and your choice of handle: a solid buffalo horn grip with a deep charcoal sheen, or a two-tone handle pairing warm olive wood with a horn bolster. Both share the same forged Damascus blade.
The details: Damascus steel (58–62 HRC) — hand-forged layered steel folded to reveal a distinctive flowing wave pattern, no two blades alike. Full tang construction, broad full-belly cleaver profile. Choice of buffalo horn or olive-wood-and-horn handle. Includes leather sheath with brass star-concho snap. Hand wash, dry immediately, light coat of food-grade oil.
A gift worth giving: A serious kitchen tool with genuine presence — a strong pick for the home cook who already has a chef's knife and wants the piece that handles what a chef's knife can't.
Every piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our Knife Care guide covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.
FAQ
Is this dishwasher safe? No — hand wash only, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the Damascus pattern.
What's the difference between the two handle options? Both use the same forged Damascus blade — the buffalo horn handle has a deep charcoal sheen, while the olive wood handle pairs warm wood grain with a horn bolster for a two-tone look.
What does "full tang" mean, and why does it matter? The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one solid piece — important for a cleaver, which takes real chopping force.
01 — Forged
Bar stock is heated and hammered to shape by hand — every bevel drawn out at the anvil, never stamped from a sheet.
02 — Tempered
Each blade is hardened and tempered in controlled cycles, balancing a keen, hard edge with a resilient spine.
03 — Finished
Ground, polished and fitted with its handle, then inspected edge to pommel before it ever leaves the forge.
Very nice done.
Great item sharp and shipped on time
love it. Nicely done. All my friends want one.
Forge Cleaver — Damascus Kitchen Cleaver
sehr schönes Produkt. Gerne wieder
