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7-inch cleaver and 10-inch honing rod, silver blades, dark G10 handles, full tang rivets

Kessaku

Kessaku KES99004 7" Cleaver & 10" Honing Rod Set

SKU CH-YCAD-64T0G MPN KES99004

A 7-inch cleaver and 10-inch honing rod made from 1.4116 German stainless steel with a G10 full-tang handle, hand-sharpened at 16° per side to 58+ Rockwell hardness

  • Color familySilver
  • Product typeCleavers
  • Product colorSilver
  • German 1.4116 steel resists corrosion and holds an edge
  • 58+ Rockwell hardness keeps the blade sharp through heavy use
  • 16° hand-sharpened edge per side delivers precise cuts
  • Full-tang triple-rivet build gives the cleaver lasting strength
  • 10″ honing rod maintains the edge between sharpenings

Cleaver & Honing Rod Set

The Kessaku KES99004 pairs a 7-inch cleaver with a 10-inch honing rod for kitchen and butchery tasks. The cleaver uses 1.4116 German stainless steel hardened to 58+ Rockwell for corrosion resistance and edge retention. A hand-crafted G10 fiber-resin handle with full tang triple rivet construction provides a sanitary grip resistant to heat, cold and moisture. The set suits cooks who need a heavy blade for bone and a maintenance tool for daily edge alignment.

Build Integration & Space

The cleaver's broad rectangular blade handles bone hacking, garlic crushing and vegetable chopping without a separate crusher tool. The honing rod realigns the 16° per side edge between sharpening sessions, reducing the frequency of stone work. Both pieces require hand washing and immediate drying because stainless steel is not impervious to water. The set fits standard knife blocks or magnetic strips and does not need powered sharpening equipment.

Sustained Use Behaviour

Under repeated heavy chopping the 1.4116 steel maintains hardness and resists rolling better than softer alloys. The G10 handle stays secure through temperature swings and wet hands because the full tang and triple rivets prevent handle separation. Regular honing on the 10-inch rod keeps the factory 16° angle consistent across long prep sessions. The knife is not suited for users who prefer lightweight blades or dishwasher-safe tools.

How it compares

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Price $52.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKessaku
Model nameKES99004
Product typeCleavers
Product colorSilver
Color familySilver

Questions about this item

How long will the 1.4116 German stainless steel blade hold its edge under daily heavy chopping?

The 58+ Rockwell hardness and 16° hand-sharpened angle per side keep the cleaver sharp through extended butchery sessions, though regular honing with the included rod is recommended.

Does the G10 handle stay cool and secure during prolonged use near heat or steam?

Yes, the G10 glass-fibre resin handle is heat, cold and moisture resistant, and the full-tang triple-rivet construction prevents any loosening over time.

Is any additional sharpening equipment needed beyond the 10-inch honing rod supplied in the set?

The 10-inch honing rod handles routine edge alignment; only when the blade becomes truly dull would a separate whetstone or sharpening service be required.

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