The Dalstrong Gladiator Series 10 heavy duty Bestiarius cleaver is inspired by Gladiators who battled beasts in the colosseum. Designed for breaking down large cuts of meats and poultry, from pork bones to salmon head to endless pounds of chicken. The screamingly sharp edge also makes it highly proficient at dicing, mincing and chopping tough vegetables and fruits.

Like its cousin blade, the Obliterator, the Bestiarius sails through virtually anything you put in front of it, from beef, poultry or pork to tough-skinned fruits and vegetables. Cutting with this mega-beast will put a smile on your face. Featuring a beautiful, ergonomic and ambidextrous black, G10 Garolite handle, highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture, the Gladiator Series Bestiarius cleaver is carefully designed for maximum control and effectiveness.

THE BLADE:

• Precision forged, ultra sharp, wear resistant, single-piece, high carbon German X50CR15MOV Steel at 56+ Rockwell
• The edge is painstakingly hand sharpened to 16-18 per side, maintaining the perfect balance between blade sharpness and maximum resilience
• Tall blade height gives knuckle clearance to assist with food preparation and chopping activity
• Beautiful hand polished satin finish blade
• Tapered design for hardness and flexibility
• Added chromium for stain resistance
• Precisely tempered for added durability
• Full tang for incredible robustness & quality
• Cleans easily for low maintenance
• B099XBTTR1: National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Certified

THE HANDLE:

• Full tang for incredible robustness & quality
• Premium quality laminated G10 Garolite handle for superior strength, refinement, and beauty.
• Sanitary build perfect for busy kitchens
• Triple riveted for even more durability
• Mirror polished, finger protective bolster provides for a perfectly engineered balance with just the right heft
• Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability
• Stainless steel second bolster (end cap) adds counter balance and distinction
• Engraved Dalstrong center rivet
• Cleans easily for low maintenance

INCLUDES:

• Gladiator Series 10″ Heavy-Duty Cleaver “Bestiarius” Knife
• PerfectFit Dalstrong Sheath
• Neatly Packed with Dalstrongs Renowned Packaging
• Dalstrong Support

Materials:

• Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
• Special Treatments: Dalstrong D3 Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield Treatment (heat hardening and sub-zero tempering)
• Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite (premium models) OR Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer (block sets and color handles)
• Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit thermoplastic sheath OR Genuine leather sheath

Blade Specifications

• HRC: 54-56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
• Edge Angle: 16-18 double bevel
• Blade Finish: Polished satin finish for reduced friction and drag

Construction Details

• Tang: Full tang construction (single piece from blade tip to end cap)
• Rivets: Triple stainless steel rivets
• Bolster: Traditional full bolster OR sloped hybrid bolster (varies by model)
• End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight for optimum balance

Care Instructions

• Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
• Towel dry immediately after washing
• Occasional honing with honing rod to maintain edge alignment
• Easy to sharpen at home when needed
• Store in protective sheath or knife block
• NSF Certified for professional kitchen use

Use Case Scenarios

• Professional kitchen environments (NSF Certified)
• Daily home cooking for dedicated home chefs
• High-volume food preparation
• All-purpose cutting tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, breaking down ingredients
• Ideal for cooks seeking reliable, low-maintenance professional-grade tools
• Perfect for those transitioning from consumer-grade to professional knives