Chinese Cleaver(Slicer) Yan-Su by Gerber

[KenHash]

I came across this interesting old model. A Chinese cleaver made by Gerber. No idea as to when is was produced. But the warning on the back side is kind of interesting for a "cleaver". I guess they're saying it's a "Slicer" not a "Cleaver".

 

[Rhinoknives1]

I came across this interesting old model. A Chinese cleaver made by Gerber. No idea as to when is was produced. But the warning on the back side is kind of interesting for a "cleaver". I guess they're saying it's a "Slicer" not a "Cleaver".

The Chinese Cleaver is what this is modeled after. For cleaving vegetables , not breaking bone or other tasks we associate with a Euro/Americana Cleaver

 

[KenHash]

Yes I know. The Chinese Caidao comes in two flavors; one that is thinner blade and meant for slicing, and the other a thicker blade meant for work closer to a western "cleaver". Unfortunately in English the term "Chinese Cleaver" is used without differentiating it's slicer purpose. I just thought the warning label was interesting.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

I wonder if Al Mar had anything to do with that design for Gerber?

 

[sharp_edge]

Cleaver or slicer, the knife looks very cheap and unsafe. The handle will probably fall off after 2 or 3 times of use. Would not pay for more than $10 for it.

 

[Ourorboros]

Cleaver or slicer, the knife looks very cheap and unsafe. The handle will probably fall off after 2 or 3 times of use. Would not pay for more than $10 for it.

Funny thing is that there are usable Chinese cleavers for $10 in Chinatowns.

I doubt Al Mar had anything to do with it - the general design has been around for a while and this rendition lacks any elegance.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

Cleaver or slicer, the knife looks very cheap and unsafe. The handle will probably fall off after 2 or 3 times of use. Would not pay for more than $10 for it.

It wasn't cheap and it was made in the old days by Gerber in Portland so it was well made. Still think Al probably had a hand in it. He was a cleaver fan and helped me out on an article about them one time many years ago.