Cold Steel Commercial Series Cleaver Knife 9in Plain Satin Cleaver

Built for serious work in demanding kitchens, the Cold Steel Commercial Series Cleaver Knife delivers the strength, balance, and edge retention professionals rely on every day. As part of Cold Steel’s Commercial Series product family, this fixed cooking knife was designed for butchers, chefs, hunters, and processors who need dependable performance from prep to breakdown.

For years, Cold Steel President Lynn C. Thompson has spent his limited downtime traveling the globe, field-testing gear while hunting and fishing in remote locations. During those trips, he personally processed harvested game—donating the meat to local communities—and made it a point to connect with butchers, chefs, fishermen, and hunters along the way. By listening, learning, and observing the tricks of the trade from working professionals, he gathered the insight that ultimately shaped the Commercial Series. The result is a lineup of purpose-driven blades engineered for real-world commercial environments.

This 9-inch cleaver blade is crafted from cryo-quenched German 4116 stainless steel, a trusted steel known for its corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening. Whether you’re portioning large cuts of meat, breaking down poultry, or tackling dense vegetables, the razor-sharp edge bites cleanly and holds up to repetitive, heavy-duty use. With a blade thickness of .13 inches, it offers the right balance of slicing efficiency and structural strength, while the classic cleaver profile provides powerful chopping capability and excellent food transfer from board to pan.

Weighing in at 23.7 ounces and measuring 13.75 inches overall, this kitchen knife feels substantial without being unwieldy. The 4.75-inch handle is engineered for long shifts and demanding prep sessions. Inside, a rigid Zy-Ex core provides strength and durability, ensuring the knife can handle continuous commercial use. On the outside, a softer, food-safe Kray-Ex exterior delivers a secure, non-slip grip that stays comfortable even when your hands are wet. That combination gives you control, confidence, and reduced fatigue during extended cutting tasks.

As a fixed blade, this cleaver offers the stability and hygiene that professional kitchens demand. There are no moving parts to maintain—just straightforward, reliable performance. It’s equally at home in a commercial kitchen, butcher shop, processing station, or serious home setup where quality tools make all the difference.

If you’re looking to upgrade your cooking knife collection with a blade built from decades of hands-on experience and global product testing, this cleaver stands ready. It’s available at the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, widely recognized as the best online knife store for professionals and enthusiasts alike. When precision, durability, and comfort matter most, the Cold Steel Commercial Series Cleaver Knife brings proven performance to your cutting board.