Tramontina Professional 6-Inch Cleaver is the heavy-duty knife for separating spare ribs, breaking down a whole chicken, and chopping meat for stews — with the flat of the blade doubling as a garlic crusher. Designed with professional chefs in mind, it is the best-fit tool for home butchers, hunters, and serious cooks. Today it is priced at $27.48 — a 50% discount off the $54.95 compare-at price — and you can buy it online now at Honed Edge Cutlery with coupon EDGE10 for an extra 10% off.
What Is a 6-Inch Cleaver Used For?
A 6-inch cleaver chops through thick cuts of meat, separates ribs and joints, breaks down poultry, dices stew meat, and — using the flat side — crushes garlic and ginger. The broad blade also scoops chopped ingredients straight to the pan, making it a meat-prep workhorse.
Specifications
Blade
- 6-inch broad blade for heavy chopping and splitting tasks
- Professional-grade stainless steel edge
Handle and Balance
- Ergonomic emphasis on perfect balance and a firm, comfortable grip
- Designed with professional chefs in mind
Functions
- Chopping, splitting, breaking down poultry, rib separation, and garlic crushing
Can You Use a Cleaver on Vegetables?
Yes — the wide blade handles dense vegetables like squash, cabbage, and root vegetables with a clean downward chop, and it is excellent for smash-chopping garlic and herbs. Avoid twisting the blade through bone; use straight-down strokes to protect the edge.
How to Sharpen a Tramontina Cleaver
Maintain the edge with a honing steel regularly and sharpen with a whetstone at a slightly steeper angle than a chef's knife to suit heavy chopping. Hand wash and dry immediately after use to protect the steel and handle.
Reviews, Comparisons, and Alternatives
Reviewers highlight the cleaver's balance and comfortable grip at its price point. Compared with budget cleavers, the Professional series offers better balance and edge retention. Compared with bone-chopping Chinese-style cleavers, this 6-inch Western-style cleaver focuses on meat breakdown and heavy chopping. Alternatives include chef's knives for general prep, but no chef's knife replaces a cleaver for ribs and joint work — this is the affordable specialty tool that earns its place.
Price Value and Deal Value
At $27.48 vs. $54.95, you save $27.47 — a 50% sale discount. Stack coupon code EDGE10 for an extra 10% off. Orders over $45.00 ship free; standard shipping is $8.00. Add this cleaver to your cart online today and lock in the deal.
