# Olive Wood Cleaver - Made In Made in France, our Cleaver combines the best parts of meat and vegetable cleavers to make a do-it-all blade that can tackle even the toughest butchery jobs. One of our fastest-selling Knives of all time, the Cleaver is back to make swift, decisive work of meat and vegetables alike. ## Description First launched in October of 2021, this heavyweight initially sold out in just five hours. Back again for a limited time, the Cleaver is full tang, meaning the blade extends all the way from the tip of the knife through the hilt of the handle for a perfectly balanced performance. Inspired by old-school butcher shops, it’s optimized for cutting extremely close to the bone, chopping through tough tendons, and can tackle thick-skinned vegetables. The Cleaver is crafted in Thiers, France, where a 5th generation bladesmith hand-finishes the Olive Wood handle. It comes with an olive green leather sheath that’s tanned and finished in the Netherlands. ## Dimensions - Blade Length: 7.09” - Total Length: 12.13” - Blade Height: 3.35” - Blade Thickness .15" - Weight: 1.1 lbs - Blade Angle: 15-Degree Edge Angle ## Care - Only Use on a Plastic or Wood Cutting Board - Hand Wash Only ## Shipping, Warranty, and Returns - We offer Free Shipping on all orders over $49 in the contiguous U.S. We also ship internationally to over 200 countries. Learn more about our shipping policy [here](https://madeincookware.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000957413-Accounts-Orders-and-Shipping). - All Made In Cookware products come with a limited or lifetime warranty. For eligible items, we will replace any defective cookware with some exceptions regarding proper care and use. Learn more about our warranty policy [here](/pages/warranty). - We accept returns and exchanges for up to 45 days on the majority of our items within the contiguous US. Exclusions apply including — consumables, customized/engraved items, final sale products, limited edition releases, and other select items. Learn more about our returns policy [here](/pages/made-in-cookware-returns-exchanges). ## Features - Made in France - Olive Wood Handle - X50CrMoV15 NITRO+ metal - Rockwell Hardness of 56+ - Full Tang and Fully Forged - Olive Green Leather Sheath Included ## Customer Reviews 4.9/5 based on 483 reviews ### ★★★★★ Amazing addition Heavy duty well built, ergonomic handle and balanced — Charles ### ★★★★★ Stunning Artisan Look, Heavy-Duty Power I added the Made In Cleaver with the Olive Wood handle to my block, and it is an absolute home run. Right out of the box, the blade is incredibly sharp, and the grain on the olive wood handle is stunning. It has an excellent, heavy-duty feel that feels substantial and balanced in a larger hand, letting the blade's heft do the work for you. Because it's a premium high-carbon tool, I give the blade and wood handle a quick wipe-down with a butcher block conditioner to lock out moisture and protect them from the humid climate. If you want a mid- to top-tier tool built to last a lifetime and be passed down to your kids, rather than cheap, mass-produced junk, this is it. It's worth every penny! — Shawn ### ★★★★★ The right choice This was my first cleaver. I needed something to quickly break down whole chickens. I’m a home cook and don’t have a ton of time to cook during the week, so my meal prep gets condensed into a few hours on the weekend. After a grocery run to bag the best lean protein for the lowest cost, I have a lot of processing to do. Not only did my cleaver reduce the prep time, I really enjoyed getting deli thin slices off some of my larger pieces (e.g., beef for a Philly cheesesteak or chicken for a club sandwich. I had worried needlessly over the order. Did I really need this? But as I unsheathed it, my doubts faded away. As soon a as I had it in my hands on the cutting board I knew I’d made the right choice. — Peaches ### ★★★★★ Great for cutting meats and vegetables Excellent tool for the kitchen, use it frequently for cutting meats and vegetables — ML ### ★★★★★ A cleaver keeper A very well constructed clever; a precision made blade, combined with the balanced weight and feel of the olive wood handle, and not an oversized cleaver makes this a keepsake in any cook’s kitchen. — Chef enthusiast ### ★★★★★ Cleaver Perfect forward weight and extremely sharp. Sheath is a great addition! — Doug ### ★★★★★ Awesome This is exactly what I needed. Sometimes I need more weight than a standard chef knife. This is just sharp and easy to use. The Olive wood handle is beautiful. Would recommend to anyone. — Mark I ### ★★★★★ High-quality cleaver Very well-made cleaver complimented by the luxurious leather sheath. — David G ### ★★★★★ The cleaver I've been looking for This is a beautiful piece of cutlery and very functional. I'm very happy with it. — MM ### ★★★★★ Heavy Cleaver I purchased a Cleaver for myself and one for a gift. I was overly impressed with the quality of steel, weight and fit and finish of the product. It is extremely sharp and easy to use for a multitude of cuts you wouldn't think to use a cleaver for. I am definitely glad I purchased this cleaver! — Joe ### ★★☆☆☆ Blade chipped easily when cutting Pork Ribs The cleaver looks great upon receipt and works fine on softer vegetables and meats. My blade chipped when used for cutting ribs. Not a true butcher cleaver as the blade is too brittle to tackle butchering tasks. Mine went back in the wooden case as soon as the blade chipped and had remained there since. Be careful if you are purchasing this for any butcher tasks. — Chef Rick CIA 74 ### ★★★★★ Great tool. I bought mine some time back and have found it to exceed expectations. Sharp, versatile enough to handle like a knife for thinner slices. Very sharp! — Rob72 ### ★★★★★ Beautiful and functional. This is my first full size cleaver, and I love it. I'm glad I waited for this one. Primary use so far is chopping and smashing garlic, and slicing onions. It works a treat, and makes it easy to scoop and transfer. It's also beautiful, heavy and solid, and clearly well made. — David S. ### ★★★★★ The Cleaver I have been Searching for Ibhave been wanting a cleaver and was happy to finally have the chance to try one from Made In. As expected. Great quality, goo balance and weight in the hand. I have enjoyed it everytime it has been used. Not going to cleave through a femur or anything. (Not withstanding pure determination). But great for me. Olive wood handle matches 2 of my other Made In knives. Very happy — I know you know ### ★★★★★ Cleaver The cleaver is superb. Sharp, solid (well made), use for vegetables and all meats. Also, nice wood case. Beautiful wood handle with instructional care. Money well spent. — Tom pinter ### ★★★★★ Serious tool i really enjoy cabbage and rutabagas; neither of which can be easy to cut and prepare. As I get older, I keep finding it harder. The wonder of this cleaver is it has the weight and the edge that helps making this task so much easier. Thanks so much for making something that helps me to continue enjoying the foods I love. Having the right tool for a job makes such a difference. — Mona ### ★★★★☆ Great cleaver with compromises A great "Middle Ground" cleaver that serves both purposes, but it is not the best at either. The spine of the blade is very thick, so using it as a more of a Chinese vegetable cleaver does present some issues, and the hardness of the steel may cause some chipping if you're intending to primarily use it as a meat cleaver. That being said, I love the feel of Made In knives, and this one is no exception. It's weighted well for my hands, the grip is comfortable, and it looks beautiful. There are many other individual cleavers out there that are much cheaper for each independent job, but not too many that try to thread the line. Even within that category there's even fewer that actually look good to me on an aesthetic level, so the price of this one is worth it to me, but your mileage may vary. While it may not excel at both it's roles, it does work for both jobs. My kitchen space is limited, so having the one cleaver suits me well. If you are in the market for one specific need, this knife isn't for you. If you have no cleavers at all and like the look of this one, then I'd recommend it as long as you're aware of the pros and cons. — Colette B. ### ★★★★★ Perfect cleaver My cleaver is more than two years old and still just as sharp as when received. I never leave water on the blade, only while using it will it be wet. As soon as I finish cutting or chopping I wash lightly with soap, dry with a cloth towel, then slowly dry the cutting edge with a paper towel. It’s quality steel. Always get the water off. I find myself using this cleaver for most everything I cut because of its capability. — Captain ### ★★★★★ Heavy and Sharp - Great Knife! Cleaver extremely sharp and can easily cut through bone. Handle is a good size for my small hands and the weight allows for easy butchering. — Kelcey ### ★★★★★ This cleaver is extremely nice. The handle is beautiful and the blade is super sharp. The cleaver is quite heavy, about twice that of other Made In knives, but this helps with tough vegetables and processes large amounts of meat on bones. It has sped up my meal prep process tremendously. — Connor P. ### ★★★★★ This has become my go to tool in the kitchen. The weight of the knife feels great in hand, and the leather sheath is the perfect addition. It breezes through veggies and meat. 10/10 — Gen ### ★★★★★ Craftsmanship on point Quality product great craftsmanship — William S. ### ★★★★★ Squash Defeater This is a fabulous tool - I cut easily through squash without the usual struggle! — Katie W. ### ★★★★★ I should of bought this 10 years ago I use my Cleaver for everything from thick cuts of meat to dicing vegetables. I had no idea what I was missing all these years. — Gregg V. ### ★★★☆☆ Quality Control Concern As with the Carving Knife, the Cleaver has the same issue with the handle. Both knives the tang extends beyond the handle material so that you hand and fingers catch on the ridge. This is not common with my other Made•In knives. So I think it is a recent QC issue that can be resolved. — Ron B. ### ★★★☆☆ Gorgeous but too HEAVY for my taste. A gorgeous piece, but it is HEAVY. Quite a bit heavier than I expected or any of my other cleavers. This may help with breaking down harder pieces of meat or bone, but for this reason I will not be reaching for it nearly as often as I hoped. — Andrea C. ### ★★★☆☆ Just ok The knife is on the heavy side and takes some getting used to, but I found it’s great for chopping. The steel quality is not on par with my Wusthof knives. The blade warped slightly the first time I used it and the bolster got a knick from something even though I haven’t dropped it or hit it against anything. It’s an ok knife and fine for the price. — Brent B. ### ★☆☆☆☆ Not good to use as a cleaver. First time it was used to cleave some small oxtail it dented the blade in numerous places. Sent a warranty claim and support emails and have not received any replies. Have purchased many items through Made in and this is first thing that we have not been 100 percent satisfied with. Beautiful cleaver in appearance but not sturdy enough to be able to use to chop. — Honey W. ### ★★☆☆☆ It is not a slicing It is not a slicing vegetable cleaver because it is too thick or a heavy duty meat cleaver because it is too thin and not made for tough work. Thus it is not really great at anything except it has a kind of nice handle. I have many cleavers, most Japanese, and I like them better because they are each designed for a particular purpose. All my knives are bought for the purpose of being used and this cleaver is bought for looking pretty which is not what I typically want a tool for. — Gretchen C. ### ★☆☆☆☆ Adios made-in I spent good hard earned money for this cleaver and then made in release a leather cleaver sheath weeks later as an accessories. When I tried to purchase it. I was informed it was out of stock. When I asked to preorder one I was told that made in isn’t going to make any more. Why wasn’t it bundled in to begin with? Why wouldn’t limited edition customers offered first dibs on the limited supply of these sheaths? They could care less about their customers. — Alex I --- URL: https://madeincookware.com/products/cleaver/olive-wood