Knives

The F. Dick 1 lb. Kitchen Cleaver is also known as a Meat Cleaver. Great to use to chop through the cartilage of bones in poultry, as well as other slabs of meat. The smallest of the Friedrich Dick Forged Cleavers. For a cleaver this blade has a very good bevel set out of the factory so if resharpening or honing is needed it is easy to do with this cleaver. Comfortable grip with smooth edges. Hand sharpened by F. Dick Factory before put in box. Forged stainless steel. Learn More

F. Dick 10 inch (4 lb.) Cleaver is a must have for disjointing larger bones and cutting through the smaller bones. The Largest of the Friedrich Dick Cleavers carried at Knife Merchant, this cleaver is intended to go through the thickest and most dense bones in cattle, lamb, pork. F. Dick is one of the world leaders in Cleaver production they use state of the art manufacturing techniques to ensure their cleavers are ideally tapered, optimally balanced, perfectly hygienic and edges have correct size bevels for immediate use and easy resharpening. Smoothed steel on bolster and spine for comfortable grip. Forged Stainless Steel. Learn More

F. Dick 9 inch (3 Lb.) Cleaver is a must have for disjointing larger bones and cutting through the smaller bones. This very large meat cleaver is more blade heavy than the smaller F. Dick cleaver models, which is ideal for using the weight of the blade to smash through larger denser bones. For a cleaver and compared to other meat cleavers we sell at Knife Merchant the edge on this model is pretty sharp with a wide bevel on both sides so future resharpening is easy. F. Dick uses state of the art Manufacturing techniques to ensure their cleavers are optimally balanced, ideally tapered and hygienic for use in even the cleanest environments. Forged Stainless Steel. Learn More

Engineered Force: The Industry Standard for Manual Carcass Splitting When mechanical saws are not an option, this 6.5lb German-forged powerhouse delivers the surgical separation required for professional cattle, pork, and lamb processing. The F. Dick 16-inch Beef Splitter is not just a cleaver; it is a specialized piece of industrial equipment designed for the heavy-duty demands of small farms and commercial butchery. This tool excels in environments where precision and hygiene are as critical as raw power. The Physics of the Perfect Split At 6lbs 7oz, this splitter utilizes gravitational mass to do the work for you. The 16.25-inch blade is crafted from X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel, providing the perfect balance between edge retention and toughness. Unlike thinner blades that may chip under the stress of bone impact, this splitter features a massive 10.6mm spine. This thickness ensures stability and prevents the blade from twisting or 'walking' mid-swing, ensuring a clean, straight split through the spine of the carcass. German Engineering and Hygienic Design Friedrich Dick is a world leader in butchery technology, and this flagship splitter demonstrates why. The blade is ideally tapered and hand-sharpened at the factory with wide bevels. This design choice is intentional: it makes field-honing significantly easier, allowing you to maintain a razor-edge even during long processing shifts. Furthermore, the seamless integration of the handle to the tang ensures there are no gaps or crevices for organic material to collect, meeting the most rigorous sanitary standards for commercial meat environments. Who This Is For This tool is purpose-built for high-volume professional butchers, artisanal slaughterhouses, and livestock producers who require a manual splitting solution. While too heavy for standard kitchen tasks, it is the only choice when you need to split whole carcasses with absolute control and minimal bone shattering. Learn More

F. Dick 8 inch (2.4 Lb.) Cleaver is a must have for disjointing larger bones and cutting through the smaller bones. A great option for dismantling large thick bones in pork, lamb or beef. This cleaver is more blade heavy than similar models this is due to the longer blade and short handle which is ideally for cleanly breaking though the bone in one movement. Friedrich Dick is a pioneer in Cleaver manufacturing and uses state of the art techniques when forging their cleaver, they can ensure their blades are ideally balanced, optimally tapered and suitably hygienic for use in even the cleanest cutting environments. Forged Stainless Steel. Learn More

German Made F. Dick 14 in. Beef/Pork Splitter. This is a serious knife intended for intensive slaughtering and dismantaling of pork, lamb and beef. This product has a very large handle you can put both hands on with finger grooves builty in for comfort and safety. The large heavy cleaver head is great for cleanly going through bone in one strike. F. Dick is a world leader in Meat Cleaver production these cleavers are often used in industrial settings where cleanliness is king, F. Dick ensures their products are sealed so no gapping occurs through rigorous use. These Cleavers are ideally tapered and optimally balanced for their intended use. Edges are hand sharpened in Friedrich Dick's factory so a good bevel is set on both sides of the edge for easy resharpening and honing.  Learn More