Meat cleavers would be used in kitchens of all classes. They would be on of the cooks everyday, go to utensils for butchering meat.

This cleaver is Victorian with a sycamore handle. The blade is made of steel and has a rusted patina which would be typical of a cleaver at this time regardless of age.

The cleaver is in very good condition.

Dimensions: 28cm from handle to blade. The blade is 8cm wide.