Part 3 of the Cleaver Project
Well folks, it is done! The cleaver’s final heat treat and handling went perfectly!
Really nothing much to say about this process; it was a lot of sanding, checking of fit, sanding more then polishing. So. Much. Polishing.
To be honest, I really don’t love the look of the ‘forge finished’ blade. I love the look of shiny, mirror-polished metal!
That said, I think it all worked out really well! Shane (the customer) was so excited that when I called to tell him I was about an hour from delivering it, he went and bought a chicken just to try it out! Worked absolutely flawlessly. No nicks, no rolling, no splintering of bone when going right through any part of the carcass. Total success!
I think the highest compliment he gave me was the following day when he decided to try it out on cutting some prime rib steaks; told me that it performed as well as the Shun chef’s knife he has and that he know wants a complete set to match the look of the cleaver. Couldn’t be happier!
Thanks for reading all, and if you are looking for something like this, reach out and let me know!