Hey folks, don't see these much around the forum, but Arnon is a Portland, Oregon smith who teaches blacksmithing and makes rustic, Japanese style kitchen utensils. I picked this up from him directly, but just never used it. It's brand new, unused. It's a heavy cleaver and meant to work. It is 52100 ball bearing blade, thicker grind meant for heavier duty tasks. I have a couple from him and they are are nice knives for intended purposes. Would make a great camping cook knife as well as general cleaver.
I paid $315, asking $250 CONUS/$275 Int'l. Specs and photos below.
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I paid $315, asking $250 CONUS/$275 Int'l. Specs and photos below.
Bridgetown Forge | 200mm | Heavy Cleaver | 52100 ball bearing steel | Burnt oak with stainless collar | 341 grams | 197mm blade | 85mm heel | 330mm OAL |
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