[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This set is by far the most exquisite knife collection I have ever used. I cook quite often and have used every brand of knives imaginable. I will never use anything else

I am very pleased with this cleaver. Too many cleavers rely on size and weight to force their way through bone and meat. This one relies on quality of material. The forged German blade is sharpened to the perfect angle. The quality of the steel keeps it sharp for a long time and is easy to maintain. The handle is very comfortable and the texture gives me confident in my grip while using it.

nice heavy weight that is perfect for chopping meat and chicken. has a great feel when you're holding it. arrived semi-sharpened, so i brought it to my local store to have it properly sharpened. i will be enjoying this knife for many years to come. also, zwilling ja hankels has awesome customer service. thank you.

This is a traditional meat cleaver that has the additional weight needed to separate a chicken or other meat with.

Really good weight to this cleaver. The weight is in the blade to help with chopping through bones. The polypropylene handle is a little softer to grip and won't slip or slide with wet hands. This knife will work for you. Highly recommend hand washing. It will keep the knife looking like new for as long as you own it.

I always say Four Star II is one of my favorite knife series not just because its sturdy and forged but because the handle has a unique molded shape that is so comfortable and secure. The stainless end cap provides a nice touch and a bit of added balance. If you've never used a cleaver give this a try. They are designed with a broad blade to withstand a more aggressive chopping motion but can also be used for normal chopping tasks and the broad blade is nice for scooping your cut items and transferring into the prep vessel.

I can see why Four Star knives are best-sellers! Super-quality knives that last a lifetime. They are ice-hardened through the Friodur process which makes and keeps them sharp, durable and rust free. This is a nice sized cleaver for meats and even melons!

Heavy weight but well balanced, perfect for cutting through chicken bones. Forged from German steel and made it Germany tell me it's going to stay sharp and last a lifetime.