This Mac Superior Series 6 /12" Cleaver Knife is a sturdy double beveled multi-purpose knife that was specifically designed to slice through fish bones, crab shells, acorn squash, and a variety of other foods.

The Mac Knives Superior cutlery line is an updated version of the original Mac cutlery line, but with a somewhat thicker knife blades (2mm instead of 1.5mm) for more strength and weight and a larger handle.. The improved Tungsten alloy in Mac Superior knifes gives a longer lasting edge and makes sharpening easier. High Carbon Molybdenum Vanadium alloy includes Tungsten Carbide, making it sharper, harder, and more durable. Mac knives, like most high quality knives are not recommended for dishwasher use

Mac knives are known as some of the sharpest knives & are endorsed by some of the top chefs in the world, including Thomas Keller, Charlie Trotter, Nobu Matsuhisa, Eric Ripert and more. Mac knives very sharp, razor-like edges for easy slicing, they're hard so they stay sharp longer (Rockwell 57-61), are well balanced and are a good value. Mac Knives have a 25 year limited warranty from the manufacturer.