Anyone know what this unsigned/unmarked Damascus cleaver is? Just a Chinese import?

[Joyner]

Hello All,

I have tried to research to see if this particular cleaver is out there but no luck in the usual/quick search of sites. So this is a Goodwill purchase, and it seems pretty nice, but it is not signed/marked.

It feels like decent steel and seems heavy for size. The handle appears to be a burl of some type with a jigged design. The blade has a slight tapper in the handle, it is 4mm at the front and 5mm at the back. The leather scabbard appears hade made for this, and interestingly had a "Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma" snap.

Pease see pics, last pic, just a little appetizer before dinner last night...

 

[blokey]

Looks more like Pakistani import

 

[Joyner]

Thanks, so it may be a cleaver of the highest quality

 

[jedy617]

Made from the finest lead pipe damascus!

 

[PolishAvenger]

When in doubt, that sheath snap is a dead giveaway......they are ubiquitous on Pakistani products.