Rocking Cleaver Knife 12" | Gladiator Series | Limited Edition | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © 1
Rocking Cleaver Knife 12" | Gladiator Series | Limited Edition | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © 2
Rocking Cleaver Knife 12" | Gladiator Series | Limited Edition | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © 3
Rocking Cleaver Knife 12" | Gladiator Series | Limited Edition | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © 4
Rocking Cleaver Knife 12" | Gladiator Series | Limited Edition | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © 5
Rocking Cleaver Knife 12" | Gladiator Series | Limited Edition | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © 6
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Gladiator Series / Limited Edition
Rocking Cleaver Knife 12"

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Why Chefs Trust It

The Gladiator 12” Rocking Knife is a limited edition, premium kitchen knife. Each knife features a x/1000 laser inscription on the blade, and makes a memorable, beautiful, and useful gift for the chef in your life. This is your new favorite kitchen knife, whether you're preparing herbs or herbivores. Anything that strays in front of this bad boy gets carved up for dinner. Use it to slice up your personal pizza. Shave kebab meat or brisket into tender little slivers, ready for taco fillings. Mince up peppers, onions, herbs, and aromatics for fillings or sauces. Lay out all your herbs and whip up a chimichurri, pesto, or aromatic marinade in a few quick rocks of this masterful blade.

'- Premium high-carbon 7CR17MOV steel

- Laser inscribed series number (/1000)

- 56+ Rockwell Hardness with a refined hand-polished satin finish

- Dalstrong D3 Sharpened to 16-18° per side – balancing sharpness and resilience

- Hand grips at the tip and near the bolster.

- Easily cleaned and honed for minimum maintenance

- National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Certified

'- Premium quality G10 Garolite for ultimate durability

- Full-tang blade and finger protective bolster for robustness, balance and safety

- Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture

- Triple riveted for added resilience

- Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability

- Easily cleaned for minimum maintenance
Stainless steel end cap for controlled counter balance

'- Gladiator Series 12" Rocking Cleaver Knife

- Matte Black, water and stain resistant, BPA free Dalstrong PerfectFit sheath. Neatly packed with Dalstrong’s renowned packaging

- Dalstrong Customer Support

- 70-day 100% money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty against defects

-Lifetime warranty against defects

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at a glance
at a glance

Classic professional workhorse

Rugged, primal workhorse

why it's popular
why it's popular

Work-all-day balance, toughness, and reliability. 

Force, durability, and grit with a razor-sharp edge. 

best for
best for

Everyday prep, line cooking, intensive professional work

Meat breakdown, barbecue prep, outdoor cooking

what you'll notice
what you'll notice
  • Heavyweight
  • Workhorse toughness
  • Easy maintenance
  • Assertive heft in hand
  • Rugged wood and steel grip
  • High-heat resistant blade
  • Excellent durability 
  • Assertive heft in hand
materials
materials
  • German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
  • Swedish 14CN28 Powdered Super Steel
  • Titanium Nitride Coating
  • Stabilized Wood & Metal Jimped Handle
tang construction
tang construction

Full Tang

Full Tang

bevel
bevel

Double Bevel

Double Bevel

hardness
hardness

56+ (Medium-High)

56-58 (Medium-High)

edge grind
edge grind

16-18° Per Side

12-14° Per Side

*Material exceptions may apply for heavier OverDuty Class™ knives, alternative handle colors, and sets.

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