Vintage Meat Cleaver 8" Blade - F. Dick Co. No. 94 Germany Carbon Steel

Vintage F Dick # 94 8 Meat Cleaver Curved Wooden Handle ~ Arrow Logo  Approximate Measurements: 8 blade, 15 1/4 overall length w/wooden handle, 4 3/4 at its widest point, 1 1/2 at the handle, Curved wooden handle is 7 1/2 in length and 1 thick weighs over 2 lbs. One side of the blade, by the hanging hole, it's marked 2 X 24 the other side in the same area is marked No 94 8 and in the center near the top, it's marked with a right pointing arrow, F. DICK and MADE IN GERMANY.  The F. Dick #94 meat cleaver is a heavy-duty butchering tool used for tough tasks like chopping through bones, tendons, and large cuts of meat, with its weight and sharp edge making it ideal for disjointing carcasses and portioning meats, while also being versatile for smashing garlic or dense vegetables. Features: Bone Breaking: Its weight helps smash through smaller bones, making it great for chicken, chops, and ribs. Meat Preparation: Slicing through thick meat, trimming fat, and portioning roasts. Heavy-Duty Slicing: Cuts through tough connective tissues and dense meat. Versatility: Can also be used for smashing ingredients like garlic and large vegetables. Durable & Hygienic: Made from carbon steel with ergonomic handles for grip, designed for professional environments. The 94 is a powerful, robust cleaver for demanding kitchen or butcher shop tasks where a standard knife would fail. Balance: Full tang (blade extends through the handle) and riveted handles provide strength.