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A substantial 7-inch Serbian-style butcher knife for BBQ preparation, poultry breakdown, dense vegetables, and controlled heavy chopping.

Handmade Serbian Butcher Knife & Cleaver Set

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The 390g high-carbon steel blade combines a wide chopping profile, double-beveled edge, full-tang construction, and polished Pakka wood handle.

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Substantial control with clear limits

A 390 g Broad Blade for BBQ, Boneless Meat & Dense Produce

The Yakushi™ Handmade Serbian Butcher Knife combines a 7-inch (178 mm) broad blade with reactive high-carbon steel, a substantial 390 g weight, a double-bevel edge, full-tang construction, and a polished Pakka wood handle. It is made for controlled food preparation—not chopping bones, frozen food, or other hard materials.

Know the silhouette

Why This Is Not a Bone Cleaver

A broad rectangular blade can look like a cleaver, but its intended use matters more than its silhouette. This model is designed for controlled BBQ and kitchen preparation. Do not use it on bones, frozen food, or for forceful impact work.

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This knife

Serbian-style butcher profile

Broad and substantial for BBQ preparation, portioning boneless meat, separating poultry at natural joints, chopping dense produce, and transferring ingredients.

Different tool

Purpose-built bone cleaver

A true bone cleaver is a thicker, impact-focused tool specifically rated for bone work. This knife is not designed for that purpose.

Use the weight with control

Best Uses & Important Limits

Appropriate tasks

BBQ & demanding food prep

  • Portioning steaks, pork, brisket, and other boneless cuts
  • Separating poultry through natural joints
  • Chopping cabbage, squash, root vegetables, and dense produce
  • Preparing garlic, ginger, herbs, and aromatics
  • Moving prepared ingredients with the broad blade face
Do not use it for

Impact or lateral-force work

  • Chopping through bones
  • Frozen food
  • Striking metal or hard work surfaces
  • Forceful impacts
  • Twisting the blade inside an ingredient
  • Prying or scraping with the cutting edge
Poultry note: when breaking down poultry, separate pieces through natural joints rather than trying to chop through bone.

Built for controlled preparation

What the 390 g Weight Means in the Kitchen

Mass

390 g weight

The 390 g weight gives the knife a substantial feel for deliberate downward cuts without turning it into an impact tool.

Blade

7-inch broad profile

The tall cutting surface gives useful knuckle clearance and plenty of blade face for ingredient transfer.

Geometry

Double bevel

The symmetrical edge is suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks.

Construction

Full tang

The full-tang construction extends the blade steel through the polished Pakka wood handle.

Same knife, different quantity

Choose One, Two, or Three Identical Knives

Each quantity option contains the same 7-inch Serbian-style butcher knife. The two- and three-knife options are quantity bundles, not mixed sets.

1

One primary knife

The straightforward choice for your own kitchen, smoker, grill station, or outdoor cooking setup.

2

Two stations or a gift

Useful when you want the same knife in two prep locations or one to keep and one to give.

3

Multiple identical knives

Choose three when equipping multiple kitchens or BBQ stations, or when giving the same knife to several recipients.

Reactive steel needs a routine

Clean, Dry & Protect the Blade

This blade is reactive high-carbon steel rather than stainless steel. Hand-wash it promptly, dry the entire knife immediately, and apply a thin coating of food-safe mineral oil or suitable camellia knife oil periodically. A gray or blue patina may develop naturally with use; active orange rust should not be ignored.

Read the complete knife-maintenance guide →

Independent food-safety references

Raw Meat, Poultry & Cutting-Board Safety

USDA FSIS: Cutting Boards

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service guidance recommends keeping boards clean and, where practical, using one cutting board for fresh produce and bread and another for raw meat, poultry, and seafood to reduce cross-contamination.

Read USDA cutting-board guidance ↗

USDA FSIS: Chicken From Farm to Table

For poultry preparation, USDA emphasizes cleaning, separating raw poultry from other foods, and cooking all poultry to a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Follow safe food-handling practices before, during, and after preparation.

Read USDA poultry-safety guidance ↗

Quick answers

Yakushi™ Handmade Serbian Butcher Knife FAQs

What is this butcher knife best used for?

It is best suited to BBQ preparation, portioning boneless meat, separating poultry through natural joints, chopping dense vegetables, preparing herbs and aromatics, and transferring ingredients with the broad blade face.

Can this knife chop bones?

No. This model is not a purpose-built bone cleaver. Do not strike through bones, thick joints, or frozen food.

How heavy is the knife?

The knife weighs 390 g and has a 7-inch (178 mm) blade.

Is the steel stainless?

No. The blade is made from reactive high-carbon steel. Hand-wash it, dry it immediately, and apply a thin layer of suitable food-safe knife oil periodically.

What does a gray or blue patina mean?

Reactive carbon steel can develop gray, blue, or dark surface coloration with use. That natural patina is different from active orange or reddish rust, which should be addressed promptly.

Can left-handed cooks use the knife?

Yes. Its double-bevel edge is suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks.

What do the two- and three-knife options contain?

They contain two or three identical versions of the same 7-inch Serbian-style butcher knife. They are quantity bundles, not mixed knife sets.

How should I sharpen and store it?

Maintain the existing double-bevel geometry with an appropriate whetstone or qualified sharpening service, then store the clean, completely dry blade in a sheath, block, or secure rack where the edge cannot strike other utensils.

Broad-Blade Control for BBQ and Demanding Food Preparation

The Yakushi™ Handmade Serbian Butcher Knife is a practical choice for cooks who want a substantial blade for boneless meat, poultry joints, dense produce, aromatics, and ingredient transfer—without mistaking it for a bone cleaver.

WEIGHT, CONTROL & VERSATILITY

Heavy-Duty Prep Without Losing Control

The wide 7-inch profile and substantial 390g weight support deliberate chopping and portioning, while the double-beveled edge, full-tang construction, and Pakka wood handle help maintain controlled handling.

Built for Demanding Kitchen and BBQ Prep

Wide 7-Inch Blade

The tall Serbian-style profile provides useful knuckle clearance and a broad surface for chopping and transferring prepared ingredients.

Substantial Full-Tang Build

The 390g high-carbon steel blade and full-tang construction provide a solid, controlled feel during meat, poultry, and dense-produce preparation.

Double-Beveled Control

The familiar double-beveled edge makes the knife suitable for both right-handed and left-handed cooks.

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