The cleaver discussion thread.....
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I love that one in the middle. I have to get one of those one of these days.
I picked all mine because my son and I love Gangs of New York. When I saw Bill the Butcher with the big cleaver I knew that I needed a "few". The cool part is our pizza cutter is an 8" bladed Briddell that I put a shaving sharp edge on with my Edge Pro. Wide enough to slide the pizza out of oven and also slices it up with ease. It is original with only some clean up, sharpening, and some Boos cutting board magic oil on the handle. I'm 49 years old and the thing will outlast me for sure.
Yeah they'll be mostly "just for fun" but they're just too cool to resist.They're actually very handy for folks that hobby farm, from what I understand. Good for everything from sheep/goats up to beef.
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Now there's an idea! Pizza cleaver! Must be good for deep dish ones.
By the way, the handles on the F. Dick cleavers are some kind of low-fiber content reinforced nylon. It files and sands very responsively. Good tough stuff that's easy to customize.
By the way, the handles on the F. Dick cleavers are some kind of low-fiber content reinforced nylon. It files and sands very responsively. Good tough stuff that's easy to customize.
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That's an impressive collection of choppers.
I also have an 8" Briddell cleaver/pizza cutter. But I've found myself favoring a mezzaluna. The thin blade and high handle make it perfect for pizza.
An original Village Blacksmith cleaver. I found this in my grandfather's old tool shed and did a bit of restoration on her. I imagine my great grandmother used it for butchering livestock on their ranch. Based on research, i'd guess it's from early 1900's to 1920's.
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Sweet. I think those were made in Wisconsin.
Yep, you're right. The company has some cool history behind it too.
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Anyone know who made this? There are no markings anywhere that I can see.
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I have no clue, unfortunately, as the style is fairly generic--by which I mean there's not anything about it that would indicate a particular maker to me. A beautiful example, nonetheless!
Look at the cleaver pic I just posted!
http://images.craigslist.org/3E53Jc3p25K35J45M4cbb9e452a447d0c14cc.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/3E53Jc3p25K35J45M4cbb9e452a447d0c14cc.jpg
Anyone know who made this? There are no markings anywhere that I can see.
It looks like one of mine, except I've never used a metal throat on any of mine.
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Who makes heavy-duty cleavers in the USA still? Genuinely curious, as all the ones I've seen have been "household" cleavers. Congrats on the purchase--don't forget pics when they land! :thumbup:
:thumbup:Yes sir, lots-o-pics. Dexter-Russel makes them. I ordered from a butchers supply house. Not sure that i can post it up but the initials are F S W, it is a restaurant equipment and supply store.
Item #s are as follows, 7" HDC is #S5287, 8" HDC is #S5288, 9" HDC is #5289.
Item #s are as follows, 7" HDC is #S5287, 8" HDC is #S5288, 9" HDC is #5289.
Merry Christmas to me !!!!
Yes sir, these things are 1/4" thick & they are HEAVY DUTY & Just plain HEAVY. Came very sharp, almost will shave paper but not quite. That will change after Christmas. Only got one of my butchers steels, other one will ship in 10-15 days. VERY happy with them. If you swung one of those cleavers all day, 5 days a week, you would have a Popeye arm in no time !!! For reference, cleavers are 7", 8", 9" blades. Handles are substantial & wood is beautiful. OK, back in the box & under the tree !
All items above are Made in America !!!
Yes sir, these things are 1/4" thick & they are HEAVY DUTY & Just plain HEAVY. Came very sharp, almost will shave paper but not quite. That will change after Christmas. Only got one of my butchers steels, other one will ship in 10-15 days. VERY happy with them. If you swung one of those cleavers all day, 5 days a week, you would have a Popeye arm in no time !!! For reference, cleavers are 7", 8", 9" blades. Handles are substantial & wood is beautiful. OK, back in the box & under the tree !
All items above are Made in America !!!
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Nice stuff!
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I picked up another cleaver today. It's a 10-inch curved blade model. 16-1/2" overall length and quite heavy. Is this a lamb splitter? Is there a special name for a curved-blade cleaver?
This is made by L&I J White of Buffalo, NY. The stamp reads '1837' but I think that's a model # and not the actual date of production. It's pretty rough but it's a good piece of steel.
This is made by L&I J White of Buffalo, NY. The stamp reads '1837' but I think that's a model # and not the actual date of production. It's pretty rough but it's a good piece of steel.
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I've just learned that 1837 is the year the company was established. No idea yet how long they stayed in business. This cleaver looks like an early 20th century piece to me.
They made axes, too.
http://toolemera.com/catpdf/lijwhite1905Cat.pdf
From their catalog.
They made axes, too.
http://toolemera.com/catpdf/lijwhite1905Cat.pdf
From their catalog.
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