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Vogue Black Cleaver 20.5cm Stainless Steel

SKU: D474

£18.14(£21.77 inc VAT)

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The Vogue Black Cleaver is a heavy-duty chopping knife designed for butchery and portioning work in professional kitchen environments. With a 20.5cm stainless steel blade and a total weight of 820g, it sits firmly in the working end of the cleaver range — substantial enough to handle bone-in cuts and dense joints without the operator needing to force the stroke.

In practice, a cleaver of this weight is well suited to the kind of repetitive prep work that characterises high-volume butchery sections — breaking down carcasses, portioning ribs, or working through whole birds during mise en place. The stainless steel blade holds a serviceable edge under regular use and is straightforward to maintain on a steel or whetstone between service periods.

The moulded plastic handle provides a secure, hygienic grip, which matters in a wet or greasy prep environment. Key practical points for kitchen operators:

  • Stainless steel blade resists corrosion in damp prep conditions
  • 820g weight provides chopping momentum without excessive fatigue
  • Moulded handle is easy to clean and maintains grip when wet
  • Suitable for bone-in portioning, carcass breakdown, and dense vegetable prep
  • Part of a wider Vogue knife range for consistent handle specification across the section

This cleaver is a practical choice for most commercial kitchens running regular meat prep. Lighter-use operations or those working primarily with boneless cuts may find a smaller, lighter model more appropriate day-to-day. For heavy continuous butchery production, it is worth considering whether a heavier, longer-bladed option would better suit the throughput involved.

If you are equipping a new section or building out a knife specification for your kitchen, the team is happy to talk through what works for different prep volumes and cutting tasks.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cleaver suitable for breaking down large carcasses or just portioning?

At 820g with a 20.5cm blade, it handles most bone-in portioning tasks comfortably — ribs, whole birds, and medium joints. For continuous heavy carcass work or very large cuts, a longer, heavier cleaver may be a better fit for the job.

How should this cleaver be maintained to keep the blade in good working order?

Regular honing on a steel will maintain the edge between services, with periodic sharpening on a whetstone or with a professional sharpening service as needed. Hand washing and thorough drying after use will protect the blade and handle over time — dishwasher use is not recommended for knives of this type.

Does the handle comply with food safety hygiene requirements for commercial kitchens?

The moulded plastic handle is designed to be non-porous and easy to clean, which aligns with standard commercial kitchen hygiene practice. It is worth confirming compliance with your local environmental health requirements if your kitchen operates under a specific HACCP specification.
Vogue Black Cleaver 20.5cm Stainless Steel

£18.14(£21.77 inc VAT)

£18.14(£21.77 inc VAT)

The Vogue Black Cleaver is a heavy-duty chopping knife designed for butchery and portioning work in professional kitchen environments. With a 20.5cm stainless steel blade and a total weight of 820g, it sits firmly in the working end of the cleaver range — substantial enough to handle bone-in cuts and dense joints without the operator needing to force the stroke.

In practice, a cleaver of this weight is well suited to the kind of repetitive prep work that characterises high-volume butchery sections — breaking down carcasses, portioning ribs, or working through whole birds during mise en place. The stainless steel blade holds a serviceable edge under regular use and is straightforward to maintain on a steel or whetstone between service periods.

The moulded plastic handle provides a secure, hygienic grip, which matters in a wet or greasy prep environment. Key practical points for kitchen operators:

  • Stainless steel blade resists corrosion in damp prep conditions
  • 820g weight provides chopping momentum without excessive fatigue
  • Moulded handle is easy to clean and maintains grip when wet
  • Suitable for bone-in portioning, carcass breakdown, and dense vegetable prep
  • Part of a wider Vogue knife range for consistent handle specification across the section

This cleaver is a practical choice for most commercial kitchens running regular meat prep. Lighter-use operations or those working primarily with boneless cuts may find a smaller, lighter model more appropriate day-to-day. For heavy continuous butchery production, it is worth considering whether a heavier, longer-bladed option would better suit the throughput involved.

If you are equipping a new section or building out a knife specification for your kitchen, the team is happy to talk through what works for different prep volumes and cutting tasks.