{"product_id":"serbian-forge-cleaver-horn-rosewood-handle","title":"Serbian Forge Cleaver — Horn \u0026 Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Serbian-style culinary cleaver — the classic wide-bellied, curved-tip profile built for splitting joints, crushing garlic, or breaking down a whole bird in a few confident strokes. The blade is hand-forged from high-carbon steel and left with a raw, dark forged finish across the face, meeting a clean, polished cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle pairs a black buffalo horn bolster segment with a warm rosewood grip — a simple, seamless two-material handle with no visible pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-carbon steel (58–62 HRC), hand-forged Serbian-profile blade with a raw forged finish and polished cutting edge. Full tang construction. Two-tone handle: black buffalo horn bolster with solid rosewood grip. Includes hand-stitched leather belt sheath with snap closure. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw forged finish and clean two-tone handle give this cleaver an understated, workshop-honest look — a strong pick for a cook who wants their tools to look like what they are: hand-forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the raw forged finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade is left largely as it comes from the forge rather than fully polished — a dark, textured surface that's a direct mark of the hand-forging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"full tang\" mean, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one piece — real durability for a cleaver, which sees serious chopping force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67772355969328,"sku":null,"price":320.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/CW3.png?v=1789146407","url":"https:\/\/northboundblade.com\/products\/serbian-forge-cleaver-horn-rosewood-handle","provider":"Northbound Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}