I've got an opportunity to purchase qty.17 - NOS (new old stock) - Foster Bros made cleavers that I'd like to share with you folks. 
I've been a vintage cleaver collector for many years and among the ones I like the most are Foster Bros. as they're quality made users that stand the test of time nicely. I made a post on Foster Bros HERE back in 2014 if you'd like to check it out.
These particular cleavers appear to have been made by Foster Bros under contract for Maturi Bros of Pittsburgh as the blade is only marked with the Maturi Bros name.
Maturi Bros, from what a gather, was a butcher supply company that became well known over the years for their sharpening service. They, like Foster Bros, have gone out of business.
This is the picture I was supplied of the cleavers available....
I've been assured that all 17 cleavers are in the same condition as shown above.
I offer no assurance of condition. You get what you get. No refunds will be issued. Please understand this clearly - ask if you're unsure what this means.
The sticker appears to say "110".
Stats from the seller:
Blade Length - 8"
Overall Length - 16"
Handle Material - Rosewood
Steel - Unknown. I don't if these cleavers are carbon or stainless. They're wrapped in what appears to be VCI paper indicating that they're carbon but again I don't know.
This size is the sweet spot for a user meat cleaver. It's neither too big nor small and has a handle that can be used with either one or two hands.
My offer:
$95 - Purchase now and take a chance with me. Crazy sharp Dave sharpening service included!
*I can only offer the above price until tomorrow - 12/5. If the funds to purchase the whole lot aren't generated by then I will refund everyone and pass on this deal. This isn't my choice - it's the offer I was given.
Shipping - Not included. Actual shipping costs will be billed when cleaver is ready to go.
Should I purchase the lot and have left overs the pricing at that time will be increased to:
$125 - Cleaver
$25 - Sharpening
This is an opportunity for you to purchase a vintage cleaver made by legend of a company that is essentially brand new, never used, made of a perfect size, and for a reasonable price. You are, however, taking a bit of a chance as you're buying like you would off of ebay. If you want to take a chance with me I'd love to hear from you. Please shoot me a PM and I'll get you set up with one of these old beauties.
Thanks for looking!~
Dave
I've been a vintage cleaver collector for many years and among the ones I like the most are Foster Bros. as they're quality made users that stand the test of time nicely. I made a post on Foster Bros HERE back in 2014 if you'd like to check it out.
These particular cleavers appear to have been made by Foster Bros under contract for Maturi Bros of Pittsburgh as the blade is only marked with the Maturi Bros name.
Maturi Bros, from what a gather, was a butcher supply company that became well known over the years for their sharpening service. They, like Foster Bros, have gone out of business.
This is the picture I was supplied of the cleavers available....
I've been assured that all 17 cleavers are in the same condition as shown above.
I offer no assurance of condition. You get what you get. No refunds will be issued. Please understand this clearly - ask if you're unsure what this means.
The sticker appears to say "110".
Stats from the seller:
Blade Length - 8"
Overall Length - 16"
Handle Material - Rosewood
Steel - Unknown. I don't if these cleavers are carbon or stainless. They're wrapped in what appears to be VCI paper indicating that they're carbon but again I don't know.
This size is the sweet spot for a user meat cleaver. It's neither too big nor small and has a handle that can be used with either one or two hands.
My offer:
$95 - Purchase now and take a chance with me. Crazy sharp Dave sharpening service included!
*I can only offer the above price until tomorrow - 12/5. If the funds to purchase the whole lot aren't generated by then I will refund everyone and pass on this deal. This isn't my choice - it's the offer I was given.
Shipping - Not included. Actual shipping costs will be billed when cleaver is ready to go.
Should I purchase the lot and have left overs the pricing at that time will be increased to:
$125 - Cleaver
$25 - Sharpening
This is an opportunity for you to purchase a vintage cleaver made by legend of a company that is essentially brand new, never used, made of a perfect size, and for a reasonable price. You are, however, taking a bit of a chance as you're buying like you would off of ebay. If you want to take a chance with me I'd love to hear from you. Please shoot me a PM and I'll get you set up with one of these old beauties.
Thanks for looking!~
Dave
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