Old Cleaver

[bocephus549]

What should I do with this old cleaver? Restore and sharpen it or leave the patina hang it on the wall and call it good?

 

[stabman]

I say sharpen and use it. :thumbup:
Oil it up, rub it down, and call it a day.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Grind it into a knife, try heat treating it, and re-pin the handle

 

[bocephus549]

I actually considered that.

Grind it into a knife, try heat treating it, and re-pin the handle

 

[Faiaoga]

Use it or give it to someone who has a real use for it, in my opinion. It looks too good to be wasted. Great tool for a barbecue.

 

[Brad "the butcher"]

hard to find good old cleavers....they just don't make them like they use too.

Like stabman said, sharpen in a thick convex to keep the edge from rolling and chipping on bone, a light sanding and oil.

Use It!!! So many people have forgotten how useful they are.....case of frozen chicken just chop what need, frozen hamburger...2 whacks to split etc.
Not to mention breaking down fresh cuts.

My butcher background may show some bias here!!

 

[Bob W]

I'd oil it up, the wood and the blade, and hang it as a decoration.
Or oil it, sharpen the edge, and put it to work. :thumbup:

 

[swaybacksteve]

That butchers cleaver is in great shape and should be used. Clean sharpen and use it for splitting a chicken or turkey in half...then perfect on the bbq. IN Hawaii its Huli-huli chicken. My mom still has one that I hope she'll give to me some day. Need a good thick cutting board when you are chopping on this. If you hunt...perfect for the big game in splitting that pelvis.
if anything make a leather sheath and put in your bugout bag...good for the zombie apocalypse.

 

[lucky musket]

Recently found one in horrible condition with all sorts of crap stuck and melted to the blade. After trying all sorts of cleaners and a kitchen burner on high heat, I took a medium sanding block and went over the metal from end to end. I removed all sorts of paint, plastic etc. The end result, while not like new, was beautiful! Wish I had a pic of it to share... The metal maintained a great patina and the wood handles, which were left untouched, looked fantastic after a light oiling. Good luck with yours, I feel you'll love it after showing just a little attention to it.