The Cuisine::pro Damashiro Cleaver knife (17 cm or 6.5"") has been engineered and weighted to make heavy chopping easier. A Cleaver can take on heavier root vegetables with more force than a Chef's knife or Santoku knife. Aside from breaking down tendons and bones, Cleavers can also be used for pounding, mincing, dicing, and slicing a variety of other foods.