Kiwi #504 3" Mini Cleaver

I bought this knife because I have long wanted to try a knife from this brand. And, miniature versions things are fun. I tried it out by slicing some cheese off of a block of cheddar and slicing some brussels sprouts in half. It definitely is sharp and, for cheese, it is easier to cut straight slices than with a standard paring knife. The fit and finish is far from bad considering the price point. I see myself grabbing this thing multiple times a week for various tasks that I dont want to use a full-sized knife for. It will be interesting to see how long it stays sharp and how easy it is to put a sharp edge on it in the future. This definitely is not going to be something that you use for 'cleaving' anything unless you're a koala bear chopping eucalyptus leaves or something like that. It has a three inch blade and weighs maybe a couple of ounces.It's not going to win any awards for economy of motion, but it is a fun and functional little knife.

Cute little cleaver. This is the one that my wife will use to slice garlic and take a chunk of cheese instead of any of my big scary sharp chef knives. It is decently sharp and a was easy to dress the blade with a basic sharpening rod. Yes, the blade is a little soft and may need a little more sharpening.

Great quality perfect size for me and it’s lightweight.

Very sharp but too small for my needs

Beautifully crafted

I was really surprised at how sharp this little knife is. Wow!!! I got it because I wanted a knife for chopping garlic and it's great for that. In fact, I'm using it quite a bit for chopping herbs and vegetables, too. I don't know how long it will last, but I have never had a knife this sharp and I've got quite a few (not cheap) knives. It doesn't look all that sturdy, but so far, it has held up fine and also, the edge has retained its sharpness. I hope anyone who buys this will take care because, as I said, it is extra sharp.UpdateI've had this knife for quite a while, perhaps a year or two and use it a lot and it's still going strong. I cook all my meals, so I have to say that it's in constant use. It doesn't look that strong, so I'm a bit surprised that it's held up so well. This was a surprisingly good purchase.

At first it seemed too sharp but cannot go back to the dull knives anymore. Small size is perfect for fruits, hard cheese, etc. It is made cheap and light but the price and the performance erase the downsides. It will dull overtime but even if it does not sharpen I will just buy a new one. Happy with the purchase.

Highly recommend these knives. They stay sharp and if they ever get to a point they are to far gone they are cheap enough to buy a new one