Product description:
A cleaver from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to chop vigorously, divide meat and vegetables and split large pieces. The VOCUT cleaver with its 18 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and a handle made of olive wood. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
When chopping and dividing you quickly notice whether a knife is really made for the job. A narrow kitchen knife flexes under powerful strokes, jams in firm food and can chip if loaded incorrectly. The wide, stable blade of this cleaver tackles exactly that: it brings weight and stability and separates even firm food with a controlled stroke. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade and a smoother cutting feel.
The VOCUT Wiegemesser is a wide chopping knife with a handle. With the 18 cm blade you chop meat, herbs, onions and vegetables, divide large pieces and split firm food – at the barbecue too. Let the weight of the blade work: set it with control and separate with a calm, vertical stroke. Then scoop the food straight off the board with the wide blade. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Hackmesser, Hackbeil & Wiegemesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a Wiegemesser?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at approx. 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 38 cm, a blade thickness of 3 mm and a weight of approx. 1000 g, the knife has noticeable weight that adds power when chopping.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this cleaver too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your cleaver becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: cleaver
- Blade length: 18 cm
- Overall length: 38 cm
- Handle length: 20 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 1000 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: approx. 56–58 HRC
- Edge: plain, blade polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Magnetic: yes – suitable for magnetic strips
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Cleaver 18 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the cleaver 21 cm for chopping and dividing, the cleaver 23 cm in the largest size, the BBQ knife 22 cm for carving and serving and the chef’s knife 20 cm as an all-rounder for vegetables, herbs and meat. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Cleaver from Solingen – the wide chopping knife for kitchen and barbecue
A cleaver from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who wants to chop vigorously and divide large pieces cleanly.
Whether as a cleaver, chopping knife, meat cleaver, butcher’s cleaver or Chinese chef’s knife – this knife is made for meat, poultry, herbs, onions, garlic, cabbage and pumpkin and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your cleaver becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
What is this cleaver best suited for?
For chopping meat, herbs, onions and vegetables, dividing large pieces and splitting firm food – in the kitchen as well as at the barbecue. With the wide 18 cm blade you can also scoop the food straight off the board.
What is the difference between this cleaver, a mezzaluna and a heavy bone cleaver?
The VOCUT Wiegemesser is a wide knife with one handle. A mezzaluna is a half-moon rocking knife with two handles, mainly for herbs. A heavy bone cleaver has a thick spine for separating bones. More: What is a Wiegemesser? (German) and What is a cleaver? (German)
Can I store the cleaver on a magnetic strip?
Yes. The blade is magnetic, so you can store the knife on a magnetic strip or in a magnetic knife block to save space. More: Is a magnetic strip good for knives? (German)
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes. This knife is not forged – so VOCUT resharpens it in Solingen for a fee per knife. The free resharpening service only applies to forged VOCUT knives. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel. More: Knife sharpening service (German) and Which knives does the resharpening service cover? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this cleaver a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A cleaver from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this cleaver the right choice for?
For barbecue fans, home cooks and professionals looking for a sturdy, wide knife for chopping and dividing – with genuine Solingen origin.
