Why BBQ Lovers, Knife Collectors, and Gearheads Are Freaking Out About This Cleaver
A tool, a trophy, and a collector’s piece. You don’t need to be a chef or pitmaster to appreciate the Annihilator cleaver. You just need eyes, a strong arm, and a taste for heavy-duty culinary gear.
1. It Looks Like a Weapon, But It Works Like a Legend
There are knives… and then there’s this.
The Gladiator Series Annihilator doesn’t belong in a drawer. It belongs in the limelight (good thing it comes with a free display stand).
14 inches of no-nonsense, ultra-durable, high-carbon steel.
It might look like a movie prop, but it performs like a monster when it comes to meat and bones.
2. It’s Not Just Heavy. It’s Heavy-Duty.
The Annihilator weighs in at 2.5 lbs, with a 6mm thick spine and a front-heavy profile.
That means you don’t need to force it — gravity does the work. Instead of sawing through pork shoulder, ribs, ligaments and cartilage, the Gladiator falls through them like a guillotine.
But it handles better than you think. The blade cutout, full tang build, and stainless steel end cap balance it out, keeping you in full control in every cut.
Its ergonomic G10 handle and hybrid bolster keeps your grip sure even when things get messy. A near indestructible fiberglass composite, G10 stands up to high impact, moisture and extreme temperatures for the long haul.
3. It Slices, Smashes, and Even Shows Off
Most cleavers can either crush or cut. The Annihilator does both. With no tradeoff.
Its 16-18° D3™ sharpened edge glides through primal cuts, brisket, large root veg and fruit.
The broad, flat face turns fresh garlic and ginger to paste, and scoop chopped veg from chopping block to cooktop.
4. Built to Be Used. Designed to Be Displayed.
And when it’s not in use? It turns heads on your grill station, kitchen shelf, or mancave wall.
Every Annihilator includes a handcrafted acacia wood stand — because this isn’t just a tool, it’s a centerpiece. It’s not just for prep… it’s for the pride of owning it.
Pair that with a PerfectFit sheath for protection in storage, and you’ve got an investment for life.
5. This Blade Has a Fanbase
From weekend grill bosses to barbecue pitmaster, collectors to everyday meat lovers, the Annihilator has become a cult hero.
More than 100,000 5-star reviews across Dalstrong’s tools speak for themselves — and Annihilator owners can’t stop posting it, praising it, and passing it around at BBQs like it’s a trophy.
“Long reach, weighty heft, powerful cutting, this can handle any big job you might have.”
“Sharp as a razor and built like a tank.”
“It’s a showpiece AND a workhorse.”
6. It Replaces All Your Overhyped Gear
If your current cleaver’s bouncing off ribs…
If your $20 “chef knife” struggles with squash…
If you want a blade that actually excites you the way it should…
The Annihilator is the answer.
It’s big, it’s heavy, it’s over the top. But that’s the whole point.
7. It Moves Fast
The Annihilator Cleaver only comes in limited batches. 3 months to craft. Dalstrong’s own performance-enhancing D3™ sharpening and LionShield™ durability treatment. 18 rigorous quality control tests.
And we’ve never not sold out in weeks. Every time we let fans know it’s back, it’s gone again in a flash.
✅ Why It’s Worth It
You’re not just buying a big, heavy knife.
You’re buying a conversation starter, a collector’s piece, a performance engineered culinary tool.
Your buying power, pride, and performance in one blade.
Ready to Upgrade?
Order the Dalstrong Annihilator today and you’ll get:
- ⚔️ The Gladiator Series 14″ Annihilator Cleaver
- 🪵 Handcrafted Acacia Stand FREE
- 🛡️ PerfectFit™ Sheath FREE
- 🔒 Lifetime Warranty
- 💯 70-Day Risk-Free Trial


