Wusthof has been making the finest knives in the world for over 190 years. Through excellent craftsman ship and engineering the Classic knife line has become one of the biggest knife lines in the world. Made by skilled craftsman in Solingen Germany these fine knives are precision forged out a single piece of the finest steel. This Classic 8.25" Meat Cleaver is designed to break down meats and break bone. This strong thick durable blade helps to make a tough job easy. This is a heavier cleaver to cut through large bones and thick cuts of meat.