Samura Arny Modern Cleaver 208 mm, Stonewash, Coral Handle

The Samura Arny modern cleaver combines the broad, 90 mm high blade of a cleaver with a curved cutting edge. It is made for meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, and the curve lets you slice and shave even the most tender meat. This version has a 208 mm AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a stonewash finish and a coral TPE handle.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. This hardness gives you a practical balance: the edge holds up well to everyday prep, and when it needs attention, it is straightforward to restore on a whetstone. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel that stays in good condition when you wash and dry the cleaver soon after use.

The blade has a stonewash finish, which the Arny series pairs with its coloured handles. The curved cutting edge is a double-bevel edge, ground on both sides, with an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

Handle and balance

The handle is made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), a combination of plastic and rubber that gives a slip-resistant grip. It sits firmly and comfortably in your palm, which matters when you work with a large tool such as a cleaver. This version has a coral handle. The cleaver weighs 270 g and measures 333 mm overall.

Best uses

• Slicing and shaving meat, even the most tender cuts
• Cutting and portioning fish
• Chopping, slicing and mincing vegetables
• Cutting fruit
• Scooping up chopped food

Care and sharpening

Rinse the cleaver with hot water and wipe it dry before first use, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry it after each use; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the cleaver should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, take care with food that contains bones, and use a double-sided serrated saw knife for frozen food. Store the cleaver in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Arny series

The Arny series was created for versatility. It pairs chopping knives shaped like Asian chef's knives with this modern cleaver, all with AUS-8 blades, plain or stonewash, and TPE handles in several colours. Each Arny knife is supplied in a gift box, and like all SAMURA knives, it has a 2-year warranty.