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Dexter Russell S5288 8" Cleaver w/ Rosewood Handle, High Carbon Steel

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The Dexter Russell 8" cleaver with a rosewood handle is a durable, high-carbon steel blade designed for professional butchering and commercial kitchens. Its DEXSTEEL™ construction resists staining and corrosion, while the brass rivets ensure a secure grip.

Key features

  • 01High-carbon DEXSTEEL™ blade resists staining and corrosion, ideal for commercial kitchens and butcher shops
  • 02Curved 8" blade with straight edge and square point for precise butchering of thick meat and cartilage
  • 03Rosewood handle with brass compression rivets ensures a secure, comfortable grip that swells and shrinks with wood movement
  • 04Hole in the blade allows for easy hanging on meat hooks or butcher’s belts, saving space in busy workstations
  • 05Limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship—built for professional-grade durability

Description

The Dexter Russell S5288 8" cleaver is a professional-grade tool built for heavy-duty use in commercial kitchens, butcher shops, and grocery stores. Its high-carbon steel (DEXSTEEL™) blade is designed to cut through thick slabs of meat and cartilage with ease, while its corrosion-resistant properties ensure long-lasting durability. The rosewood handle provides a traditional, aesthetically pleasing grip, while the brass compression rivets secure the blade while maintaining a tight fit over time. This cleaver is not just a cutting tool—it’s a workhorse for professional chefs and butchers who demand precision, strength, and reliability in every slice.

Ideal for commercial settings, this 8" cleaver features a curved blade with a straight edge and square point, perfect for butchering tasks like chopping bones, trimming joints, and processing large cuts of meat. The hole in the blade allows for easy hanging on a meat hook or butcher’s belt, saving space and keeping your workflow efficient. Whether you're stocking a retail butcher shop or equipping a high-volume restaurant kitchen, this Dexter Russell cleaver delivers the performance and professional Craftsmanship needed for demanding environments.

With a limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship, this cleaver is an investment in quality that chefs and butchers trust. Its sleek rosewood handle and DEXSTEEL™ construction make it a staple in any commercial kitchen, combining functionality with a timeless design. Don’t compromise on durability—upgrade your butchering tools with the Dexter Russell 8" cleaver today.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Dexter Russell
Blade Design
Curved
Blade Length (in)
8
Blade Material
Steel
Edge Style
Straight
Handle Color
Brown
Handle Material
Wood
Point Style
Square
Product
Cleavers
Product Type
Kitchen Tools & Supplies
Rating
Good
Series
Traditional™
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Against Defects in Material & Workmanship
Weight
2.69

Details

  • 01Easily cuts through thick meat and cartilage
  • 02Able to hang on a meat hook since a hole is cut in the blade
  • 03Constructed of DEXSTEEL, a high-carbon steel, for strength and durability in commercial settings
  • 04Stain- and corrosion-resistant steel blade offers a professional appearance
  • 05Ground, honed edge is flexible for heavy use
  • 06Traditional look is provided by the rosewood handle
  • 07Handle is secured to the blade with brass compression rivets
  • 08Tight fit is maintained since rivets shrink and swell with the wood
  • 09Overall dimensions: 8 in. blade, 6 in. handle, 14 in. overall L
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