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Gladiator Series
Chef's Knife & Cleaver Hybrid 12"

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Chef's Knife & Cleaver Hybrid 12" | Crixus | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Why Chefs Trust It

Extra-large chef and cleaver hybrid for cooks who prep big. Rock chop vegetables, slice through proteins and handle heavy-duty tasks with one versatile blade. The Crixus shape gives you power and precision in a single tool.

'-Precision forged, ultra sharp, wear resistant, single-piece, high carbon German Steel at 56+ Rockwell
- The edge is painstakingly hand sharpened to 16-18° per side, maintaining the perfect balance between blade sharpness and maximum resilience
- 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
- Full tang for incredible robustness & quality
- Cleans easily for low maintenance
- B07XG9PMKC: National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Certified

'-Polished spine to facilitate a comfortable pinch grip
-Premium quality laminated G10 Garolite handle for superior strength, refinement, and beauty.
-Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture
-Triple riveted for even more durability
-Mirror polished, finger protective bolster provides for a perfectly engineered balance with just the right heft
-Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability
-Stainless steel second bolster (end cap) adds counter balance and distinction
-Engraved Dalstrong center rivet
-Cleans easily for low maintenance

'-Gladiator Series 12" Chef-Cleaver Hybrid Knife "The Crixus"
-PerfectFit Dalstrong Sheath
-Neatly Packed with Dalstrong’s Renowned Packaging
-Dalstrong Support

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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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Overall rating: 4.8735633 / 5 from 174 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Chef's Knife & Cleaver Hybrid from Crixus, part of the Gladiator Series, is NSF Certified for professional kitchen use. It features a German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel blade with Dalstrong D3™ detailing and LionShield™ Treatment for durability and sharpness. The handle is made from either G10 military-spec fiberglass composite or Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer, offering comfort and quality. The knife is designed for all-purpose cutting tasks and is ideal for both professional and home chefs.

Summary topics

  • Product Balance: 6%
  • Handle Comfort: 6%
  • Product Quality: 10%
  • Blade Quality: 10%
  • Edge Sharpness: 7%

Review topics: ["size","weight","quality","handle","shipping","looks","design","problem","style","value","shape","edge","packaging","box","construction","feels","balance","use","using","price","knife","blade","cleaver","meat","addition","sheath","cuts","chef","slices","series"].

Review highlights

  • "The weight and balance is perfect, and it feels absolutely solid."B. C.
  • "Great balance, razor sharp edge, solid and sturdy knife."Sparkyray99
  • "The handle is very comfortable with enough shape so you can index the edge easily."Glockdad45cal

Reviews

Wow,thats a knife

"Wow,thats a knife"

Marty S. (5/5)

The excellent balance, and

"The excellent balance, and weight makes art out of large cuts of meat."

Charlie D. (5/5)

As with all Dalstrong

"As with all Dalstrong products this knife is above and beyond. Used past couple days and it can handle anything. Great job."

Brian R. (5/5)

I have had my

"I have had my Gladiator for more than a year and use it weekly. I had to buy one for each of my Brother in law’s."

Michael H. (5/5)

Good quality, I’m impressed!

"Good quality, I’m impressed!"

Reyes T. (5/5)

Very nice knife feels

"Very nice knife feels great in my hand and cuts awesome very happy with it and I have bought other knives from you and it’s the same with every one of them great products thank you for great knives"

Rick S. (5/5)

Great weight and length.

"Great weight and length. Will be great for larger cooks and larger cuts of meat"

Al (5/5)

I received this as

"I received this as a gift after mentioning how much I liked the concept of the Crixus. In practice, this knife handles everything from slicing vegetables to breaking down meat with ease. It came razor-sharp out of the box and has a solid, premium feel. As a big guy, I like that it's on the heavier side—it gives me more control and power when chopping. Overall, a fantastic and reliable addition to my kitchen arsenal and my go to for almost every task."

Keith D. (5/5)

Topp Notch construction. . .

"Topp Notch construction. . ."

Clayton C. (5/5)

Oh, man, I love

"Oh, man, I love this knife! I've actually had it for about a year, but the review just popped up. Anyway, it was quite sharp when it arrived, and with a little maintenance, is still as sharp as ever. That take care of the practical portion of the review. My husband giftes this to me for Christmas and when I unwrapped it, I was very impressed with the packaging. It came in sturdy box that slides into a sleeve, (also sturdy) that makes it super easy to travel with. As for the knife itself, the weight is beautifully balanced and the blade itself just fills my heart with joy. Anyway, I am now in love with Dalstrong knives. Buy one, you won't be disappointed."

Sadly I. (5/5)

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