6-in. Forged Meat Cleaver for chopping through joints and bones. The most important elements about a cleaver are the weight and balance. A heavy blade is desirable to help cut and split bones.

FEATURES		BENEFITS
SIGMAFORGE One Piece Construction		Perfect geometry, high precision and improved stability of the blade and steel structure, improved cutting edge retention.
Laser Controlled Edge		Is sharper and stays sharper longer. Has a more consistent blade angle.
Friodur Ice Hardened		Maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength. Improved resistance to corrosion and pitting.
Super Bolster		Provides weight, insures safety and adds balance.
Full Rat-Tail Tang		Proper balance and great strength.
High Carbon No Stain Steel		No staining, no rusting.
Hand Honed		Long lasting edge.
Precision Honed		Is sharper and stays sharper longer.
Polypropylene Handles (bonded with seamless accuracy)		Comfortable molded handle. Hygienic, Food safe.
Dishwasher Safe*		Easy care
Full warranty		J.A. HENCKELS stands behind all its knives
*Not recommended by J.A. Henckels

J.A. Henckels Four Star II
is the latest creation from the precision forged professional cutlery line. The edge is laser controlled with precision honing that's incredibly sharp from its first use and stays sharper, longer. The ice hardened blade of our exclusive formula high-carbon, sigmaforge, no-stain steel is a result for an extraordinary sturdy blade with superior cutting performance. Our enhanced bolster design provides the solid, balanced feel acclaimed by professional chef's around the world. The seamless polypropylene handle gives the most secure grip that's unbreakable, hygienic and dishwasher safe. Manufactured in Germany.

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