The Wusthof Gourmet 16cm cleaver is used to split bones and chop larger cuts of meat. Wusthof Gourmet cleaver 16cm blade length Dishwasher safe but not recommended. Quality made - Solingen, Germany The full bolster protects the hand, ensuring safety and a well-balanced distribution of weight. The robust handles are riveted for durability. Robust, sharp and functional – the classic kitchen tool. Forged from a single piece of chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel. Particularly sharp thanks to the laser-controlled sharpening process, PEtec. The full bolster protects the hand, providing safety and balance. The robust handles feature durable rivets and no joints. A variety of models available with over 70 blade shapes (from 6 – 36 cm blade lengths).