Hammered Forge Cleaver — Rosewood Handle

Name: Hammered Forge Cleaver — Rosewood Handle
Brand: Northbound Blade
Price: 249.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

$249.99

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See the description below for the materials and finish of this piece.

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.

Make it truly yours — we can engrave a name, date, monogram, or graphic on most of our blades using a 50-watt fiber laser for crisp, permanent detail.

Simply send us your engraving details by email after placing your order and we'll take care of the rest.

Every order ships tracked across Canada and the USA, with free shipping on orders over $150. In-stock pieces leave the shop within a few business days; made-to-order pieces take a little longer, and we'll keep you posted along the way.

If something isn't right when it arrives, reach out to our team — we review every return request with care and will always work with you to make it right.

Northbound Blade products are culinary tools, fixed-blade outdoor tools, and display-grade collectibles intended for sport and recreation only. By purchasing this item, the buyer represents that they understand their federal, provincial/state, and local laws regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of this item, and confirms they are of legal age to purchase and receive it. All responsibility and liability rests with the buyer.

Please keep all blades out of reach of children.

From the forge

About this piece

A wide-bellied culinary cleaver built for real kitchen work — splitting joints, crushing garlic, or breaking down a whole bird. The blade is hand-forged from high-carbon steel and finished with a hand-hammered (tsuchime) texture, leaving a faceted, dimpled surface across the face that meets a clean, polished cutting edge — every facet a mark of the hammer, no two blades quite alike.

The handle is fitted from solid rosewood, shaped for a secure, comfortable grip through heavy chopping.

The details: High-carbon steel (58–62 HRC), hand-forged and finished with a hand-hammered tsuchime texture, polished cutting edge. Full tang construction. Solid rosewood handle, polished pins. Includes hand-stitched leather belt sheath with snap closure. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.

A gift worth giving: The hand-hammered finish means every blade carries its own unique texture — a distinctive piece for the cook who wants their tools to look as considered as their cooking.

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 and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.

What is the hammered (tsuchime) finish? It's a traditional hand-hammering technique applied during forging that leaves a faceted texture across the blade — functional (it helps food release from the surface) and a visible mark of hand craftsmanship.

What does "full tang" mean, and why does it matter? The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one piece — real durability for a cleaver, which sees serious chopping force.

Does it come with a sheath? Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.

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