Lamson Meat Cleaver, with Riveted Walnut Handle, Stainless Steel, 12" The Lamson Meat Cleaver features a thick blade intended for chopping through bone, in addition to chopping, the cleavers weight makes it a versatile tool for slicing through dense foods Laser Cut Hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel Riveted Walnut handles that are unusually hard and durable (natural color may vary from tool to tool) Riveted handles provide strength and durability, Walnut handles are not dishwasher safe, when wood appears dry, treat with mineral oil to enjoy your cleaver for years to come Proudly Made in the USA