Kiwi #504 3" Mini Cleaver

I bought this knife because I have long wanted to try a knife from this brand. And, miniature versions things are fun. I tried it out by slicing some cheese off of a block of cheddar and slicing some brussels sprouts in half. It definitely is sharp and, for cheese, it is easier to cut straight slices than with a standard paring knife. The fit and finish is far from bad considering the price point. I see myself grabbing this thing multiple times a week for various tasks that I dont want to use a full-sized knife for. It will be interesting to see how long it stays sharp and how easy it is to put a sharp edge on it in the future. This definitely is not going to be something that you use for 'cleaving' anything unless you're a koala bear chopping eucalyptus leaves or something like that. It has a three inch blade and weighs maybe a couple of ounces. It's not going to win any awards for economy of motion, but it is a fun and functional little knife.

Cutest, small knife ever I use it to cut my lemon or garlic

The Kiwi #504 three-inch mini-cleaver knife appears to be a toy, but it is actually a very useful knife. It is also a fun knife, because it pushes the limits of what is possible, when using a tiny knife. When it arrived, I gave it a few quick swipes on a whetstone, and I have subsequently used it, daily, for an entire month, without the need for additional sharpening. I use it as a half-length version of a Japanese nakiri (vegetable) knife, which typically has a blade that is 6.5 inches long and 1.5 to 2 inches tall. This Kiwi knife cuts effortlessly, through all vegetables that I have tried. I hand-wash it and dry it immediately. I expect it to easily last for a lifetime.

Bought as a "gag" gift for my daughter (her nickname is Kiwi). The knife is very lightweight but sharp so be careful!

I love this little knife..I have really small hands so it's perfect for me. It's really sharp & can slice tomatoes thin for sandwiches,& great for all veggies..even meat. Took one star off for the annoying Kiwi sticker on the handle. It left a sticky residue hard to remove! Other than that,it's too cute & perfect.

We’ve had this a little over a week and my wife loves it ! She has used it so many times in just a week chopping up fresh vegetables-it’s now her favorite utensil! It was sharp right out of the package, cleans easily and attaches to our magnetic knife bar holder perfectly when not in use. A real steal for only 6 bucks !

Nice and sharp. Purchased 3 years ago, they're still going strong. Wood handle is dyed or stained from the factory. The color has washed out, but that's no issue for me. I add melted beeswax on handle so it doesn't splinter and break.

This is a cleaver the size of a paring knife. It's absolutely ideal for chopping garlic or small piles of herbs. The cleaver shape makes it useful for scooping up the goods and dropping them into whatever you're cooking. Yes, the steel is soft, but it sharpens up in less than a minute. For the price, I love this knife, and I'm also a big fan of their 8" Thai chef's knife and the one with the 6.5" blade that looks like a cleaver with a pointed tip. I use their pairing knife a fair bit, but I wish it was sharpened the full length of the blade like the others. I have several fairly expensive kitchen knives, but tend to use the Kiwi's. If I mistreat them, it's no big deal. For whatever reason I tend to baby my VG10, AUS 10 & Japanese knives. They're all better knives than the Kiwi's, but I use these way more.

Absolutely adorable. Nice and sharp. It is small, but that is what I wanted. I use it to cut vegetables.

On adore ce couteau que nous utilisons pour le fromage! Le fromage n’y colle pas et la taille du couteau est parfaite.

Every home should have this cleaver.I use it constantly stay sharp.I love it

I buy these repeatedly to gift to knife nerd friends - they love how quirky it is. Tiny size means there isn't much blade length to get a slicing motion going, but it works quite well as a cheese knife. Handle is SMALL in my size L hand, for sure. But darn is it cute. The price seems to fluctuate a lot on these so watch for a good price before you buy :)

Good afternoon! The knife arrived defective.