Review on Rugged ESEE Expat Cleaver Knife With Black G10 Handle - Top Choice For Outdoor Adventurers by Jeff Shapiro

This is a cleaver, built to last.How does it stab: Terrible.How does it slice: Ok.How does it chop: World-Class.Seems some of the coating / oxidation rubs off on chicken no matter how many times I clean it. A bit concerning, but hopefully it's just ironoxide. It even rubbed off on a white tortilla, after I just cleaned it.I have a cleaver collection, mostly wood-handled antiques with high-carbon steel. This guy (the Expat "Rowen"?) exceeded all expectations. Absolutly powerful and bomb-proof chopping tool.I have chopped through the width of a 2x4, and it still chopps chicken just fine. Can't say enough nice things about this cleaver. I would add only one caveat, that it is NOT a knife. If you're looking for a tacticool knife, you'll be let down. If you're looking for a heirloom cleaver, this one will do nicely, even with heavy use. I had high hopes, and this knife supassed them. Very happy with my purchase.