Cleavers

Cleavers put weight behind the blade so it drives through joints, small bones and dense vegetables that a chef knife cannot handle. This range covers 32 cleavers and heavy kitchen knives for butchers, Asian kitchens and commercial prep benches, from Andre Verdier, Dexter Russell and IVO.

Choose a cleaver on weight, blade thickness and what you are cutting. A heavy, thick-spined bone cleaver is made for chopping through bone and should never be used for fine work. A lighter Chinese-style vegetable cleaver has a thinner blade and slices and scoops prepped vegetables quickly. Keep bone cleavers and slicing cleavers separate, because chopping bone with a thin blade chips the edge.

Why buy cleavers from Hospitality Connect

• Trade pricing on volume: Bulk pricing scales sharply for service kits, pack-out fits and repeat orders — ask for a multi-line quote.
• Range depth: Multiple finish, size and grade options inside each line so you don't compromise on the look.
• Compliant materials: Food-contact items are food-grade certified; uniforms and disposables meet AU service standards.
• Same-day quoting: Specifier requests typically returned within one business day.
• Replenishment terms: Account customers can set repeat order schedules to avoid stock-outs.

Cleavers care and longevity

• Hone before every shift: A steel re-aligns the edge; sharpening removes metal. Daily honing extends sharpening intervals.
• Avoid dishwashers: Detergents pit blades and heat anneals the temper. Hand wash and dry immediately.
• Use the right board: Polyethylene or end-grain timber. Glass and granite chip Western edges; stainless boards roll the apex.
• Store in a guard or magnet: Loose in a drawer, blades knock and chip. Sheathed blocks trap moisture — leave airflow.
• Inspect rivets and bolster: Loose rivets become a foreign body risk; replace when movement is detected.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our commercial chefs and fit-out specialists can match the right cleavers to your menu, footprint and operating budget. Send through your floor plan, service brief or trading hours, or call our Australia-based trade line for a same-day spec quote — we'll line up sizes, brands, voltage and gas requirements, lead times and freight rates before you commit. If you're fitting out a new venue or refurbishing an existing one, ask about multi-line trade pricing and consolidated delivery so the kit lands when the trades do, not weeks later.