{"product_id":"hakai-chef-cleaver-knife","title":"Hakai Chef Cleaver Knife","description":"\u003c!-- HERO INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Hakai Chef Cleaver Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e — an artisan-crafted, high-carbon stainless steel powerhouse designed for serious prep. With a razor-sharp edge, a 4 mm forged spine, and a confidence-boosting finger hole, Hakai makes quick work of tough vegetables, thick cuts of meat, and smoky BBQ—without switching knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- QUICK HIGHLIGHTS --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-purpose chef’s cleaver:\u003c\/strong\u003e slices, chops, minces, and portions with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged 4 mm spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e rugged strength and stability for controlled chopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-carbon stainless steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e sharp, durable, and stain-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~58 HRC hardness for long-lasting sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic control:\u003c\/strong\u003e curved Rosewood handle + secure finger hole grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, confident feel from heel to tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes leather sheath \u0026amp; gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes the perfect chef’s gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIFESTYLE IMAGE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"SEIDO Hakai Cleaver Knife on cutting board near sliced meat, tomatoes, and spices\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/13-6_600x600.jpg?v=1727236448\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnboxing \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1009679169?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Hakai Chef Cleaver | Seido Knives\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Power, Tuned for Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne knife, many jobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces multiple bulky blades; ideal as a meat cleaver, BBQ knife, or everyday chef’s knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfident grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the finger hole works in harmony with the curved Rosewood handle to lock in a secure, natural hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkhorse geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e tall 2.56\" (6.5 cm) blade keeps knuckles clear and guides straight, even cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable heat treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard enough to hold an edge, tough enough for daily kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- EXTRA IMAGES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"SEIDO Hakai Cleaver close-up showing finish and handle details\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/pgbodySeidoKnives-HakaiCleaverKnife_7_600x600.jpg?v=1664421154\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"SEIDO Hakai Cleaver outdoors with ingredients\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/pgbodySeidoKnives-HakaiCleaverKnife_8_600x600.jpg?v=1664421193\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged from a single 4 mm thick piece of high-carbon stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-carbon stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, vanadium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~58 (strong edge retention)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 in \/ 29.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 in \/ 16.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.56 in \/ 6.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.16 in \/ 4 mm (spine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 in \/ 12.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INFOGRAPHICS \/ DIMENSIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hakai Cleaver dimensions diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/13-2_600x600.jpg?v=1727236296\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hakai Cleaver infographic with key features\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/HakaiCleaverKnife_infographic_1500_min_600x600.jpg?v=1755807247\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHakai Chef Cleaver Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather knife sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium storage \/ gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hakai Cleaver in premium gift packaging\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/13-7_600x600.jpg?v=1727235076\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE \u0026 USE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash and dry immediately; do not put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a wooden or soft plastic cutting board; avoid glass, marble, or ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly; sharpen as needed to maintain peak performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prying, cutting bone, frozen foods, or hard shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely in the included sheath or on a knife rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ (SEO + Objection Handling) --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Hakai a meat cleaver or chef’s cleaver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a versatile chef's cleaver: tall like a cleaver for clearance and power, yet thin and sharp enough for precise slicing and everyday prep. High-quality cleavers emphasize balance, durability, and edge retention, excelling at breaking down poultry, chopping dense vegetables, and mincing meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I maintain a chefs cleaver knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain a cleaver knife, it is essential to wash and dry it immediately after use to prevent rust and corrosion. Using a whetstone is recommended for sharpening a cleaver, as it allows for effective edge maintenance, although it requires practice to use properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it rust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cleaver knife's thick blade is high-carbon stainless steel for stain resistance. Hand-wash, dry thoroughly, and avoid long soaking to keep it pristine. Carbon steel cleavers require regular oiling with Tsubaki oil or mineral oil after washing to prevent rusting and maintain their appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the finger hole necessary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo—use it if you like the added control for heavy chopping or trimming. The knife handles beautifully with a standard pinch grip as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLOSING SEO TEXT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSEIDO Hakai Chef Cleaver Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate all-rounder — a professional chef cleaver forged from high-carbon stainless steel, featuring a full-tang build, ergonomic Rosewood handle, and razor-sharp edge. Whether you need a BBQ knife, meat cleaver, or a versatile kitchen powerhouse, Hakai is built to last and crafted to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seido Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548832817196,"sku":"sk-CJCF129481802BY-hck","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/SeidoKnives-HakaiCleaverKnife_3_39bc6db5-0476-47e0-bc65-19066ec6580c.jpg?v=1779038113","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/hakai-chef-cleaver-knife","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}