8-Inch Hand-Forged Dau Cleaver – Butcher Knife for Meat & Bone

Hand-forged in Nepal by skilled blade smiths, the blade is crafted from 5160 high-carbon leaf spring steel sourced from truck suspension. It features a raw forged finish and a water-tempered edge for excellent hardness, durability, and long-lasting sharpness. The 5-inch full-tang rosewood handle provides a secure grip and stability, allowing for controlled, confident chopping even under pressure.

This cleaver comes with a durable leather scabbard for protection and portability, making it equally suitable for use in the kitchen, butcher shop, or outdoor settings. Each piece is individually handmade, meaning no two are exactly alike—each cleaver has its own unique forged character.

Key Features

• Traditional Dau Cleaver Design – Modeled after the iconic Nepali chopping blade, built for practical butchering

• Hand-Forged 5160 Carbon Steel – Tough, resilient blade sourced from truck spring steel with a raw forged finish

• 8-Inch Water-Tempered Blade – Sharpened edge with excellent edge retention for heavy chopping

• Full Tang Construction – For strength, balance, and handling under pressure

• Ergonomic Rosewood Handle – 5-inch contoured grip for comfort and stability during long use

• Leather Scabbard Included – Hand-stitched and durable, for safe storage and transport

• Multipurpose Use – Ideal for butchers, home chefs, bushcraft, survival, or field cooking

Ideal For

• Butchers and meat processors

• Home chefs looking for heavy-duty kitchen tools

• Bush craft, survival, and campfire cooking

• Collectors of traditional Nepali knives

Specifications

• Blade Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

• Handle Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

• Total Length: 13 inches (33 cm)

• Blade Material: 5160 high-carbon leaf spring steel

• Handle Material: Rosewood, full tang

• Blade Finish: Raw forged finish

• Sheath: Leather scabbard included

• Weight: Approx. 700 grams (may vary slightly)
  Note: As each knife is individually hand-forged, slight variations in size, weight, and finish may occur—adding to its unique, artisanal character.