I have used several types of cleavers. I am a woman and with probably smaller hands. I have found this cleaver to be very ergonomic and well balanced so I don’t have to use a lot of hand strength. I find it has just the right curve to the blade that you can still do a rocking motion if you want or you can just chop quickly up and down for a fine mince. It is just the right size to cut through large squash, but small enough to maneuver easily. Also just right for scraping up the finely chopped veggies off the cutting Board. love that it has a loop in the end to hang on a nail. So far I have been using it daily and have not needed to sharpen. I bought one for my girlfriend who has never used a cleaver before. She absolutely loves it.

While visiting, we stopped in at Seattle Cutlery. What a great inventory and very knowledgeable owners. They helped us pick out what we needed and we couldn't be happier with such a beautiful and high quality knife. Will be back

About 2 weeks ago I notice a chip in my chef's knife and knew it was tiime to retire a veteran and replace it with some new steel. I looked online, but I have to say, in this world of "everything online", I just wanted to keep the money close to home. There's really only one place i could think of to go shopping for a new professional chef's knife and Seattle Cutlery is it.

I drove down to Market, parked on 2nd and Union, had lunch at the Pink Door, and then popped into Seattle Cutlery to try out 3 new knives. A 10" Chef's Knife, a Petty Knife, and a Japanese vegetable knife. All Damascus and all with octagonal handles.

The blades are very sharp and after 2 weeks of daily use are still very sharp.

To me, what sets Seattle Cutlery apart is just that they are good people offering good products.

I've only ever bought kitchen knives here, but I love the store.

Also, I have no affiliation with this store, and they probably would never recognize me if I walked in, but I will walk in again when I need knives because they are the best in Seattle.

George.

I have not used any other knife since I got this one! It is so sharp, light, and makes cutting everything so easy!!

They were so easy to work with to get the knifed shipped to me since I was flying home that day and even included a hand written thank you on the packaging.

I have started looking at other knives in this line to add to a new collection!!

We ordered a few different knives to make a set, and even though I enjoyed using our old knives (Calphalon), these are leaps and bounds better. And I was very pleasantly surprised by the customer service we got when ordering... They're very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend them.

While visiting my son in Seattle (my first time there) he took us to Pike's Market. The first store we went into was Seattle Cutlery. I had been searching for a good knife to chop and cut into hard vegetables. Peter was very helpful and answered all my questions. Since I was flying back to Florida I didn't want to be concerned with the TSA confiscating my Tojiro Shippu Santoku, so he offered to ship if for free. When it arrived he had written a note on the wrapper thanking me. I couldn't wait to try it. It "IS" amazing. The first thing I used it on was a watermelon and it cut through it like butter. I have been using it on every thing ~ it's quickly becoming my favorite knife. I can't wait to go back to Seattle so I can visit Seattle Cutlery again. My son says he will be returning to the shop whenever he goes back to Pike's. By the way, it was my birthday and my son & daughter bought the knife for me. That wasn't the only purchase we made ~ Seattle Cutlery is filled with great kitchen items and helpful, hard to find, gadgets.

These knives are just what we had been looking for far and wide! Visiting Seattle on our way to an Alaskan cruise we wandered into Seattle Cutlery. The gentleman working that day showed us several knife sets and we felt the Nakiyo Olive knife set fit the weight, feel, and price point we were seeking. We couldn’t take them with us as our trip had just begun, so they held them and timed the shipping to be received when we returned to Florida. The knives arrived just as promised and are fantastic! They elevate every meal by cutting the meat like butter! It’s all filet with these knives!

Our recent purchased from Seattle Cutlery was based on a few basic markers. First the quality of the knives was outstanding. They were sharp (of course) but made with quality steel and well balanced in my hand. Secondly, the knowledge of the salespeople was what one expects from a quality perspective. They were not pushy, even demonstrating and understanding our particular needs. Thirdly, the prices were “reasonable” in my opinion. I had actually expected a higher price based on the quality of the product. I highly recommend these knives to anyone who wants a quality product and service at a reasonable prices.

I’m enjoying my own new knives from Seattle Cutlery so much that I decided I’d splurge on a nice gift for my son, who’s becoming quite a good cook but was limping along with hand-me-down kitchen tools. He’s so happy with them! Cooking is easier, safer, and more enjoyable with good knives. These are sharp, well-balanced, and aesthetically very appealing. The customer service from Seattle Cutlery also really stands out. Thank you again, Reed!

I'm local (Queen Anne) so I didn't automatically think "go to Pike Place to get knives." However, I'm glad I did a bit of online research that pointed me to Seattle Cutlery. The staff are highly knowledgeable, patient, and encourage you to handle and us the knives. I bought a pair of Sha Ra Ku Mono knives during my first trip. I went back to buy a third a few weeks later because I loved them.

The staff helped me pick exactly what knives worked best for my needs and walked me through the differences of each. The way these knives feel and cut are ideal for me after using Henckels, Zwilling Pro, and a few other similarly priced knives.

This store is also great for the unexpected. I bought bar towels and the best and simplest wine bottle opener I've ever used from Seattle Cutlery. The store packs a ton into its relatively small space.

Do yourself a favor and visit Seattle Cutlery.

Wow these are so beautiful, well made and SHARP!
I highly recommend, I chose the grey with the lighter board it really compliments the knives. The 4 piece set has been more than sufficient to cover all our needs, I didn’t realize how much a quality set of knives like these would help reduce prep time in the kitchen but also is making the time more enjoyable.

I would never have bought a knife as nice as the Tojiro Shippo if I hadn’t stopped into the shop on accident. The depth of knowledge in the field of high end cutlery was incredible. Actually using each and every knife in the shop sealed the deal on the nicest knife I’ve ever purchased for myself. Can’t wait for the next time I’m in Seattle to visit.

I am very grateful to Seattle Cutlery for introducing me to the Sha Ra Ku Mono knives. I was in the market to find quality, fairly priced Japanese knives as a gift for my son and have since purchased the same knives for myself. The Sha Ra Ku Mono carving set is always an attention getter at special events due to their styling. I enjoy using them since they are lightweight and well-balanced which minimizes fatigue while maintaining their cutting edge. These are great knives that are supported by a service-oriented local company. Seattle Cutlery has earned my business for years to come. I highly recommend anyone looking for quality knives from a reputable company to check out Seattle Cutlery.

I went into Seattle Cutlery for a new chef's knife and paring knife. I didn't think there was anything wrong with my old Wustof bread knife and had no plans to get a new one. I ended up trying this in the shop and was impressed, so I treated myself. I have a daughter who's moving into her own apartment soon, so I rationalized what seemed like an unnecessary purchase. But when I got home and tried it on various breads, I was startled at how much better it was! I'm very impressed and would recommend it to anyone.

holds 6 knives and a microplane no problem. I'm so stoked about Nakiyo knife stand and will be gifting this to people as well