For an all-purpose cutting utensil, nothing beats this 7 inch, Forged Heavy Cleaver. Every part of the knife can be put to use. The precision sharpened edge of the blade is used for cutting, while the blunter top edge is used to pound and tenderize meat. Turned on its side, the stainless steel cleaver is an excellent tool for smashing garlic and ginger. An added bonus is that the black POM handle is corrosion resistant, riveted and has a full tang design with hanging hole. Hand wash.