1 / 7imarku I-KC0009 7-Inch High-Carbon Stainless Steel Cleaver
The imarku I-KC0009 is a 7-inch cleaver with a high-carbon stainless steel blade and Pakkawood handle. Its listed uses include chopping, mincing, and slicing meat and vegetables, while customer feedback is positive about sharpness and handling but mixed on blade durability.
At a glance
- The listing describes a forged, plain-edge cleaver for chopping, mincing, and slicing meat, fruit, and large vegetables.
- The manufacturer claims a 2.4mm blade with a 15° angle on both sides and 57+1 HRC hardness.
- Pakkawood handle is described as ergonomic and suitable for either hand.
- Customer feedback praises initial sharpness and comfortable handling, but reports differ on blade durability.
Reference price: $69.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The 7-inch blade and stated uses make it suitable for varied meat and vegetable preparation.
- The listing specifies a forged blade and a Pakkawood handle, with a stated overall length of 12 inches.
- Customer feedback highlights sharpness, balance, and grip.
Cons
- Customer feedback is mixed on blade durability, so buyers seeking a cleaver for repeated bone chopping should be cautious.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Brand | imarku |
|---|---|
| Model | I-KC0009 |
| Blade length | 7 inches |
|---|---|
| Blade material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Edge | Plain |
| Construction | Forged |
| Blade thickness | 2.4mm |
| Edge angle | 15° angle double side |
| Hardness | 57+1 HRC |
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
|---|---|
| Listed color | Light Black |
| Blade color | sliver |
| Overall length | 12 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 11.84 ounces |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The manufacturer describes the blade as suitable for meat and vegetables, but the listing does not confirm it is designed for chopping through bones. Customer reports differ on whether the blade holds up, so consider this distinction if bone work is important.
What’s in the box
Included- Cleaver knife
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks looking for one cleaver for routine meat and vegetable chopping, mincing, and slicing.
- Buyers who prefer a 7-inch blade with a Pakkawood handle.
Less suited to
- People who need a cleaver specifically rated for repeated chopping through bones, as no such capability is established here and customer reports on durability are mixed.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback reports that the cleaver arrives sharp, cuts meat and vegetables effectively, and feels balanced with a comfortable grip. That feedback aligns with its listed 7-inch blade and ergonomic Pakkawood handle as a general kitchen-prep tool. Blade durability is disputed, with some feedback describing breakage before bones and other feedback describing long-lasting use, so reports do not establish it as a bone chopper.
Positive themes
- Customers praise sharpness, cutting performance, balance, and grip.
Mixed feedback
- Reports about blade durability conflict, particularly around use on bones.
Frequently asked questions
What is the blade length?
The listing gives a blade length of 7 inches and an overall length of 12 inches.
What materials are listed?
The blade is listed as high-carbon stainless steel, and the handle as Pakkawood.
Is it intended for chopping bones?
The listing describes it for meat and vegetables but does not establish bone-chopping suitability. Customer feedback on blade durability is mixed, so do not assume it is designed for that use.
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