--- product_id: 125960387 title: "Dalstrong Obliterator 9\" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel" brand: "dalstrong" price: "$439.46" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Dalstrong" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/125960387-dalstrong-obliterator-9-meat-cleaver-7cr17mov-carbon-steel store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 9" razor-sharp blade 2.9 lbs perfect weight 7Cr17MoV high-carbon steel Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel **Brand:** dalstrong **Price:** $439.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Own the cleaver that turns butchery into an art form. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel by dalstrong - **How much does it cost?** $439.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/125960387-dalstrong-obliterator-9-meat-cleaver-7cr17mov-carbon-steel) ## Best For - dalstrong enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dalstrong brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rock-Solid Grip:** Ergonomic G-10 handle ensures no-slip control and zero fatigue during marathon prep sessions. - • **Trusted by Experts:** NSF certified and backed by 3,200+ verified reviews, with dedicated US-based support for knife care and sharpening. - • **Pro-Grade Durability:** 60 HRC hardened 7Cr17MoV steel resists chipping and stays sharp through heavy butchering. - • **Counter-Ready Statement:** Handcrafted acacia wood stand and premium saya sheath elevate your kitchen aesthetic and signal serious culinary status. - • **Gravity-Powered Precision:** 9-inch, 6mm thick blade delivers unstoppable momentum for effortless bone and joint splitting. ## Overview The Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver is a professional-grade, high-carbon 7Cr17MoV steel blade with a 60 HRC hardness rating, designed for heavy-duty meat and bone cutting. Weighing 2.9 lbs with a 6mm thick blade and featuring a full-tang G-10 handle, it offers unmatched balance and control. NSF certified and complete with a handcrafted acacia wood display stand and protective saya sheath, it’s built for BBQ pitmasters, home butchers, and culinary pros who demand power, precision, and style. ## Description desertcart.com: Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel | 60 HRC - 6mm Thick - Full-tang G-10 Handle - For BBQ Pitmasters - Home Butchering - Wood Stand Included : Home & Kitchen Review: For the knife nut, chef and fantasy sword nerd alike - Let me just start this review by saying that I’m a lifelong knife nut turned chef. I collect high end folders and have an array of name brand kitchen knives. I professionally sharpen knives for friends and am known to put 15,000 grit polishes on my blades. I think they’re functional works of art.. and this Dalstrong Obliterator cleaver may be one of my favorite knives I’ve ever owned. The 7cr17mov steel is found in many budget valued bushcraft knives. It’s a steel that can take a beating and doesn’t chip easily, but also won’t break the bank. I’m blown away that they could sell this hunk of steel at this price. The fit and finish on the blade is absolutely beautiful. I’m astonished that a 3lb, 9” long, 1/4” thick blade can be so balanced. That being said, if you lack shoulder strength.. beware.. this knife is heavy. It looks like something out of Final Fantasy or Dark Souls. Check my pics. I have medium-large hands and this thing is an absolute chunk. First thing I did with this beast was chop up a few whole chickens for some Korean fried chicken. Just.. wow. Goes through bone like butter. I can’t wait to use this thing to break down elk or venison. I was never given a product for review; I’m just a fan of impressive cutlery and I absolutely love this cleaver. The stand it comes with is rustic, yet refined and beautiful. And the sheath it comes with is high quality with padding on the inside to protect from scratches and absorb shock in travel. Now that I have this, I could never go back to an ordinary cleaver. I’d love to see them come out with a two handed splitting cleaver for butchers. Well done, Dalstrong 👍🏼 Review: Solid - I bought this knife for my room mate for his birthday because he said that he wanted a cleaver when I asked what he wanted. After spending some time looking for one on desertcart, I found this 1 and honestly, I just thought it looked the coolest out of all the others that I saw listed. The price was a little high, but I thought it looked cool enough to justify it and I'd say it did. The knife comes with a hard, plastic sheath to protect the blade if you had to carry it somewhere or if you had small children that like to mess with everything. It also comes with a hand carved, wooden stand for if you don't have children to worry about, you can just keep it on its stand on the counter. Now for the knife itself, this thing is robust. Full tang, so he won't have to worry about the handle snapping when he's cutting meats and other things, and the weight will definitely help with making it easier to cut tough cuts of meat and bone. The edge isn't super sharp, definitely not razor sharp, but it's still plenty sharp enough to do the job that's asked of it. And since the blade is made of stainless steel, it's pretty easy to clean. All in all, I think it's a very nice knife and makes for a very good gift. ## Features - FOR THE BBQ PITMASTER BREAKING DOWN A WHOLE HOG SHOULDER, BRISKET, OR RACK OF RIBS: 9 inches of high-carbon 7Cr17MoV steel at 60 HRC, 6mm thick, 2.9 lbs of controlled weight — the Obliterator lets gravity do the work. Splits joints, cracks through cartilage, and portions bone-in cuts with the momentum a full-size chef knife simply doesn't have. - FOR THE HOME BUTCHER QUARTERING A CHICKEN, SPLITTING SQUASH, OR BREAKING DOWN A WHOLE BIRD: The aggressive blade geometry with a razor-sharp edge cuts cleanly through skin, bone, and hard produce in a single stroke. NSF certified for professional kitchen use — built for the volume of a weekend smoker session or Sunday prep. - FOR HEAVY PREP WITH SURPRISING PRECISION: Despite the heft, the hand-polished satin finish and tapered geometry let you slice and dice when you need to. Extra-thick G-10 handle delivers a rock-solid grip — no slip, no fatigue, even through back-to-back breakdowns. - FOR THE COUNTER DISPLAY THAT SIGNALS A SERIOUS KITCHEN: Ships with a handcrafted acacia wood display stand plus a PerfectFit saya (sheath) with pin and string. The Obliterator looks like a statement piece when it's not working — and works like a butcher-shop fixture when it is. - GIFT-READY PACKAGING, DEDICATED SUPPORT: Every Dalstrong knife is backed by a dedicated US-based customer support and handcrafted packaging. Questions about knife care, sharpening, or technique? Our team answers real people, not bots. 3,200+ verified reviews say it all. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07L8M41ZG | | Best Sellers Rank | #99,371 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #73 in Meat Cleavers | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Razor-sharp edge (heavy-duty geometry) | | Blade Length | 9 inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 9 inches | | Brand | Dalstrong | | Brand Name | Dalstrong | | Color | Black G10 Handle | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,934 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00628110245380 | | Handle Material | G10 | | Included Components | 9" Obliterator cleaver, acacia wood display stand, PerfectFit saya sheath | | Item Length | 9 inches | | Item Weight | 2.9 pounds | | Manufacturer | Dalstrong Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | Dalstrong | | Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Model Number | Dalstrong | | Size | 9" Obliterator | | UPC | 628110245380 | | Unit Count | 1 count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Razor-sharp edge (heavy-duty geometry) - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Dalstrong - **Color:** Black G10 Handle - **Handle Material:** G10 ## Images ![Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71isQCskjxL.jpg) ![Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o-hEm-bdL.jpg) ![Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+KTi3XGXL.jpg) ![Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ASsKVZCOL.jpg) ![Dalstrong Obliterator 9" Meat Cleaver - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MUfWb71wL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this cut through chicken bones?** A: Cuts through a whole fryer chicken with 1 hit if you do it right. I don't like to damage my cutting board too much so I take 3 or 4 chops to get through the whole chicken usually. It also goes through turkey and pork. **Q: How does this obliterator compare with the dalstrong ravenger? for processing a whole pig with bone. pros/cons?** A: Thank you for your question. The Obliterator is a heavier cleaver than the Ravager, and is for heavier duty jobs, like cutting huge chunks of meat, pork bones (but not beef bones). **Q: Can you dice, mince, julienne and perform small cuts ? Or blade is to thick ?** A: Thank you for your question. This knife might be too big and thick for delicate cuts, but if you've got the skill, then it's possible. **Q: I know that to cut thick bones you need a saw, but for smaller bones and chicken bones what do you recommend more, the obliterator or the devastator?** A: Hi Ernesto, thank you for your question. Ernesto, both knives are good for cutting smaller bones and chicken bones. However, if you want a more light-weighted knife, I would recommend the Dalstrong Gladiator Series 12.5" "Devastator" Cleaver & Butcher Knife. Weighing in at a sizable 1.5 lbs, with a 4mm thick blade, this knife is a menacing cross between a chef’s knife, slicer and a cleaver. With a uniquely designed protruding belly, the Devastator’s blade geometry makes deboning, chopping, rocking, and breaking down beef, poultry, pork, and other animals look like child’s play. Should you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the knife nut, chef and fantasy sword nerd alike *by J***A on May 28, 2019* Let me just start this review by saying that I’m a lifelong knife nut turned chef. I collect high end folders and have an array of name brand kitchen knives. I professionally sharpen knives for friends and am known to put 15,000 grit polishes on my blades. I think they’re functional works of art.. and this Dalstrong Obliterator cleaver may be one of my favorite knives I’ve ever owned. The 7cr17mov steel is found in many budget valued bushcraft knives. It’s a steel that can take a beating and doesn’t chip easily, but also won’t break the bank. I’m blown away that they could sell this hunk of steel at this price. The fit and finish on the blade is absolutely beautiful. I’m astonished that a 3lb, 9” long, 1/4” thick blade can be so balanced. That being said, if you lack shoulder strength.. beware.. this knife is heavy. It looks like something out of Final Fantasy or Dark Souls. Check my pics. I have medium-large hands and this thing is an absolute chunk. First thing I did with this beast was chop up a few whole chickens for some Korean fried chicken. Just.. wow. Goes through bone like butter. I can’t wait to use this thing to break down elk or venison. I was never given a product for review; I’m just a fan of impressive cutlery and I absolutely love this cleaver. The stand it comes with is rustic, yet refined and beautiful. And the sheath it comes with is high quality with padding on the inside to protect from scratches and absorb shock in travel. Now that I have this, I could never go back to an ordinary cleaver. I’d love to see them come out with a two handed splitting cleaver for butchers. Well done, Dalstrong 👍🏼 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid *by T***E on September 5, 2022* I bought this knife for my room mate for his birthday because he said that he wanted a cleaver when I asked what he wanted. After spending some time looking for one on Amazon, I found this 1 and honestly, I just thought it looked the coolest out of all the others that I saw listed. The price was a little high, but I thought it looked cool enough to justify it and I'd say it did. The knife comes with a hard, plastic sheath to protect the blade if you had to carry it somewhere or if you had small children that like to mess with everything. It also comes with a hand carved, wooden stand for if you don't have children to worry about, you can just keep it on its stand on the counter. Now for the knife itself, this thing is robust. Full tang, so he won't have to worry about the handle snapping when he's cutting meats and other things, and the weight will definitely help with making it easier to cut tough cuts of meat and bone. The edge isn't super sharp, definitely not razor sharp, but it's still plenty sharp enough to do the job that's asked of it. And since the blade is made of stainless steel, it's pretty easy to clean. All in all, I think it's a very nice knife and makes for a very good gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantasy Tool *by T***W on May 25, 2019* I must admit, this thing looked just so awesome, I had to have it simply as a display piece. When I got it, the thing was easily 25% bigger than I expected in every aspect. From the blade, to the handle, to the sheath, to the stand, everything was not just big, but BIGGER. It is kind of cartoonish. But, before you think this thing completely a joke, remember this: it is designed not only to look good, but CUT good. While heavy, and not something you'll want to wield daily in a restaurant kitchen, it does have a balanced feel (for a cleaver). There is a sense of control, which is nice. The edges (tip and heel) are dangerously sharp, and you need to feel (and be) in control of the tool. It is sharp enough to pass the armhair shave test. If you think this tool "silly", let's think about its' possible uses: melons, butternut acorn or spaghetti squash, a really hard cabbage with one of those gnarly hard cores, strip loins, pork loins, quartering a chicken in 15 seconds, and on and on. Anything you'd hate using a knife on, and dread doing, will likely be child's play for this hatchet. While I bought it mainly for its' wicked looks, I think I'll end up using it more than my Dalstrong Kiritsuke. The potential is vast, and it may be the most powerful kitchen tool I own that I don't have to plug in. While the front looks sharp in the pics, those edges along the front (leading into the top) are NOT sharp. It's to add to the fantasy look Dalstrong nailed to the wall in spades. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dalstrong Obliterator Meat & Veggie Cleaver Knife - 9 inch - Gladiator Series R - Wood Stand & Sheath Cover - Razor Sharp Heavy Duty Bone Chopper- 3lbs 6mm Thick - 7CR17MOV Carbon Steel - G10 Handle - Dalstrong Chef & Cleaver Knife - 8 inch - The Crixus - Gladiator Series Elite - German HC Steel - Hybrid Razor Sharp Kitchen Knife - Black G10 Handle - w/Sheath - Chef Knife - NSF Certified - Dalstrong Heavy Duty Butcher Breaking Knife-14 Gift Cleaver Knife-Gladiator Series- The 'Annihilator'-High Carbon Steel-Razor Sharp-G10 Handle-w/Stand & Sheath-NSF Certified --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/125960387-dalstrong-obliterator-9-meat-cleaver-7cr17mov-carbon-steel](https://www.desertcart.us/products/125960387-dalstrong-obliterator-9-meat-cleaver-7cr17mov-carbon-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*