{"product_id":"antique-hand-forged-iron-butchers-cleaver","title":"Antique Hand Forged Iron Butcher's Cleaver","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy forged steel butcher's meat cleaver featuring a broad rectangular blade with a rounded hanging hole at the upper corner and a turned hardwood handle secured by a traditional socket mount. This utilitarian form was widely used by butchers, meat markets, and commercial kitchens for breaking down large cuts of meat and processing bone. The blade bears faint stamped lettering that is no longer legible due to age and wear, preventing positive identification of the manufacturer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExhibits moderate to heavy age-related wear consistent with prolonged use. Blade displays a dark oxidized patina with scattered scratches, edge wear, and areas of light surface corrosion. Original maker's stamp is present but remains indecipherable. Hardwood handle exhibits age-related shrinkage with visible cracks and checking, including splits near the ferrule as shown in the photographs, along with scattered dents and handling wear. The cleaver remains structurally solid overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n10.75\" L x 3.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-21576 - 070626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44456837873707,"sku":"C-21576","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/bd30ebd0-f8c3-5fcd-a3ef-54ee36e30526.jpg?v=1784759098","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-hand-forged-iron-butchers-cleaver","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}