F Dick Cleavers

At 3.8 inches tall, the blade on this 11-inch butcher knife feels closer to a cleaver than a slicer, and it is made for cutting large slabs of meat. The handle is just as substantial, about 1.5 by 1 inch where the palm sits.The strongly curved, pointed blade follows what is called the American style. Its long, sweeping edge glides through a steak or a rib section in a flowing movement and keeps the hand in a comfortable position. The weight of the blade does some of the work on thick cuts.A blade of this weight and height also clears the board easily on long draws, and the flat face carries cut pieces off the table. It suits plants and shops that cut large slabs, ribs and whole primals every day.For a narrower blade at a similar size, the 10-inch and 12-inch ErgoGrip butcher knives are lighter in the hand. The ErgoGrip wide trimming knife shares the broad profile in a shorter length. Our knife shapes guide has more on butcher knife styles. Learn More