The FIRST CLASS cleaver is designed to fit comfortably in your hand, making it perfect for its intended use: cleaving large pieces of meat, cutting through ribs, and severing bones. This cleaver has a slightly heavier weight, which allows for easier and more efficient work with this practical tool. You'll find that less energy is required when using this cleaver. The strong and wide rectangular blade effortlessly carries out the work, almost as if it's doing the job on its own.