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Shadow Black Series
Cleaver Knife 4.5"

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Cleaver Knife 4.5" | Shadow Black Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Why Chefs Trust It

A compact, heavy-duty cleaver for quick chopping and breaking down smaller cuts. Titanium nitride coating adds durability and reduces drag. All the power you need in a nimble, high-tech package.

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'- Precision forged, ultra sharp, wear-resistant, single-piece, high carbon   7CR17MOV-X vacuum treated steel at 58 Rockwell
- The edge is painstakingly hand sharpened to 16-18° per side, maintaining the perfect balance between blade sharpness and maximum resilience
- Black, non-reflective titanium-nitride coating adds corrosion resistance, toughens the blade, enhances non-stick properties
- Tall blade height gives knuckle clearance to assist with food preparation and chopping activity
- Beautiful hand-polished satin finish blade
- Tapered design for hardness and flexibility
- Added chromium for stain resistance
- Precisely tempered for added durability
- Polished spine to facilitate a comfortable pinch grip
- Full tang for incredible robustness & quality
- B08GQ99Q5R: National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Certified

'- Fiber-resin military grade G10 handle is nearly impervious to heat, cold and moisture
- Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability
- Cleans easily for low maintenance
- Includes a BPA protective Dalstrong PerfectFit sheath

'- Shadow Black Series 4.5" Mini Cleaver Knife 
- Dalstrong PerfectFit sheath
- Neatly Packed with Dalstrong’s Renowned Packaging
- Dalstrong Support

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at a glance
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Tough, tactical operator

Classic professional workhorse

why it's popular
why it's popular

Advanced, handle- first design for intuitive control

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

best for
best for

Extended prep sessions, grip-intensive tasks, controlled handling

Everyday prep, line cooking, intensive professional work

what you'll notice
what you'll notice
  • Intuitive, comfortable grip
  • Ultra-smooth slicing
  • Easy maintenance
  • Excellent durability & rust resistance
  • Heavyweight
  • Workhorse toughness
  • Easy maintenance
  • Assertive heft in hand
materials
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  • 7CR17MOV-X Stainless Steel
  • Titanium Nitride Coating
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
  • German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
tang construction
tang construction

Full Tang

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bevel
bevel

Double Bevel

Double Bevel

hardness
hardness

58+ (Medium-High)

56+ (Medium-High)

edge grind
edge grind

16-18° Per Side

16-18° Per Side

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Overall rating: 4.8974357 / 5 from 78 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Dalstrong Shadow Black Series Cleaver Knife features a 7CR17MOV-X stainless steel blade with Black Titanium Nitride coating, offering superior sharpness and durability. The Advanced Grip G10 handle with Kevlar-inspired texture provides comfort and control. Ideal for high-speed kitchen tasks, it combines cutting-edge design with high-tech performance.

Summary topics

  • Blade Sharpness: 18%
  • Handle Comfort: 15%

Review topics: ["weight","quality","looks","handle","design","edge","feels","work","knife","cleaver","blade","meat","hands","grip","media","honing","line","series","tool","choice","cuts"].

Review highlights

  • "Sharp cleaver that has good weight and looks great" — Nam
  • "Good weight and sharp blade." — Mike
  • "It's a large knife with a very good finish, the weight is good and I'm sure it will cut whatever you put in front of it." — Edgar

Reviews

Great knife. I use it

"Great knife. I use it for ribs, sausage, and potatoes. Would also make a great camping knife"

— l33tvw (5/5)

I may have a

"I may have a slight addiction: I made the mistake of buying my first Dalstron knife in April 2020, it is now Feb 2025 and as the title states: this is Dalstrong blade #42 now residing on our kitchen counter. Every single blade has been exactly as described and pictured, and yet every single blade has also exceeded all expectations. I'm truly not sure I can say anything much in a review that speaks more than admitting I've now invested nearly $2500 on 35 knives and my brother another $700. In the off chance a rep from Dalstrong stumbles across this review: please, I'm begging you - Shadow Black Ulu!!! my brother and I will buy a half dozen or more the minute we see them!"

— AbstrAKt (5/5)

This is bigger than

"This is bigger than expected. You really need a big piece of meat to use this item. As advertised, arrived on time"

— Laura C. (5/5)

Love it

"Love it"

— Maxx (5/5)

Great clever for small

"Great clever for small tasks. Use this often. Super sharp and works really well. Cant say enough good things about it."

— Johnny (5/5)

The knife was beautiful

"The knife was beautiful and extra sharp."

— Ashcat (5/5)

I was extremely disappointed

"I was extremely disappointed with this purchase first off. Right out of the box I could tell the steal is poor quality. They say it's ""razor sharp"" but it couldn't be further from the truth. It won't cut paper!! I have a blade 3x thicker that I can shave with. However, I reached out to the distributor and they quickly responded and were willing to replace the blade with no resistance. The customer service that was provided is worth the purchase of this product."

— Jake P. (4/5)

Do we all need

"Do we all need this knife? No. Do we all want this knife? Heck yeah! Trust me when you buy this knife your obviously buying the Dalstrong quality which is phenomenal, but you're also buying a statement. You have friends and family over? This knife will make their eyes widened and comment, maybe even throw in a few jokes. But, at the end of the day everyone will be impressed by this knife! Trust me, you want this."

— LUIS R. (5/5)

Love it! Fits the

"Love it! Fits the hand very comfortably and is perfect for chopping and scooping veggies"

— Joe L. (5/5)

Packaging and presentation second

"Packaging and presentation second to noneYes, I do have too many cleavers, but this one will be of the top three. The faceted stealthfighter jet style handle is surprisingly comfortable. Sharp enough to shave two of my fingernails…. . careful"

— Man F. (4/5)

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