Whitby Cleaver Liner Lock Knife

Pocket-sized, folding, cleaver-style lock knives have in recent years become very popular. They are great for heavy jobs and precision use, whether that be cutting through tendons and bones, preparing meat or vegetables, making kindling, or even just cutting para-cord. So, it’s no wonder that the knowledgeable people at Whitby Knives have added the Whitby Cleaver Liner Lock Knife to their comprehensive range of useful blades and tools.

History

Chinese cleavers have a long history, and they can be traced back to the Primitive Times, when Lantian Man (a species of archaic humans), who lived in Shaanxi 800,000 years ago, used arrow-headed rocks to slice through animal flesh and cut the roots of plants. In fact, the cleaver is typically the only knife found in a Chinese home kitchen, and it is used for practically everything.

Very cleaver

The Whitby Cleaver Liner Lock Knife measures 4.25” in the closed position, weighs 4.25oz, and holds a 2.75” 420 stainless steel, cleaver-style blade with a black oxide finish. This particular high-carbon stainless steel blade deploys with dual thumb studs and is held out very securely by a strong liner lock mechanism.

The knife can be purchased with either a black or black and orange anodised aluminium handle, which is very ergonomic. It feels good in the hold and this security is further improved by a forefinger choil and contouring along both sides, for finger grip. You will also find a pocket clip and lanyard hole.

Now, a word on the blade itself. Obviously, it’s not as deep as a standard, fixed clever, due to the blade having the ability to be folded back into the handle. This means that it isn’t a heavy chopping/hacking tool, so the main reason for the folding cleaver knife is its practicality and portability. The blade’s straight edge and cutting mechanics allow it to be a safer blade to use for the tasks it’s designed for, as it doesn’t have an aggressive tip. However, the design means it can still be used for skinning.

Conclusion

The Whitby Cleaver Liner Lock Knife is a very useful and stylish blade that will fulfil many more tasks than you might first suppose. This particular model is extremely well-built and tough, making it an asset to be kept in any pocket or kit bag. It’s an extremely safe knife to use and the handling and balance are mightily impressive, as is the pocket-friendly price tag. Black nylon pouches are available separately.