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product_id: 364359190
title: "High-Carbon 1.4116 German Steel Cutlery, 7.5\" Clef (Cleaver + Chef) Kitchen Knife, Good Housekeeping Standout Knife of 2022"
brand: "babish"
price: "A$110"
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# 7.5" hybrid cleaver-chef knife blade Forged from single high-carbon 1.4116 German steel Full-tang handle for balanced, secure grip High-Carbon 1.4116 German Steel Cutlery, 7.5" Clef (Cleaver + Chef) Kitchen Knife, Good Housekeeping Standout Knife of 2022

**Brand:** babish
**Price:** A$110
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Cut Above the Rest — The Only Knife Your Kitchen Needs

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** High-Carbon 1.4116 German Steel Cutlery, 7.5" Clef (Cleaver + Chef) Kitchen Knife, Good Housekeeping Standout Knife of 2022 by babish
- **How much does it cost?** A$110 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/364359190-high-carbon-1-4116-german-steel-cutlery-7-5-clef)

## Best For

- babish enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted babish brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium German Steel:** Crafted from high-carbon 1.4116 steel, delivering razor-sharp edges that last.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Polished finish resists stains; sharpens easily with standard tools to keep you slicing like a pro.
- • **Award-Winning Precision:** Good Housekeeping’s Standout Knife of 2022—trusted by experts and pros alike.
- • **Ergonomic Full-Tang Handle:** Balanced, comfortable grip designed for extended use without fatigue.
- • **Hybrid Power & Versatility:** Seamlessly blends cleaver strength with chef’s knife precision for every kitchen task.

## Overview

The Babish High-Carbon 1.4116 German Steel Clef Knife is a 7.5-inch hybrid cleaver-chef’s knife forged from a single piece of premium high-carbon steel. Recognized as Good Housekeeping’s Standout Knife of 2022, it features a full-tang handle for superior balance and comfort, combining precision cutting with cleaver power. Lightweight yet durable, it’s designed for professional-level sharpness and versatility at an unbeatable price point.

## Description

Chef’s knife + Cleaver = Clef. This hybrid knife gives you the best of both worlds. It marries the precision of a chef’s knife with the utility of a cleaver, featuring both a perfectly tapered edge with a wide surface area perfect for scooping up freshly-chopped ingredients. Precision-forged form a single piece of high-carbon German Steel, it features a grippy yet sleek handle that provides a secure, comfortable grip. Any way you cut it, it’s a cut above. Excess heat and detergent from automatic dishwashers can damage or stain the blades, so dishwashers are not recommended. Do not allow blades to soak in water. Do not allow food to remain on blade after use, as this may cause stains. In most cases, persistent stains can be easily removed with a standard stainless-steel cleanser & polish. Use a sharpener and honing rod between uses to keep knives sharp. It’s recommended to use a whetstone or have your knives professionally sharpened once or twice a year. (See more sharpening instructions below.) To preserve sharp edges, use knives on a wood or soft plastic cutting board. Hard surfaces such as countertops, dinner plates, or glass cutting boards will dull blades. Knives are not made to cut bones, frozen foods, or other hard objects. Love this knife and it will love you back. Use extreme caution to protect against injury. These knives are extremely sharp. I’m not kidding, I seriously mangled my finger with this knife when we were shooting promo videos, and I kinda-sorta know what I’m doing. Never use a knife as a can opener, pry bar, screwdriver, wedge, or hand tool. Never handle a knife by the blade. Keep sharp edges pointed away from you when laying a knife down. Never attempt to catch a falling knife. Keep all knives away from children. Store properly in a knife block, roll, or other safe place.

Review: Excellent Knives - Really sharp and durable!
Review: Its not hard to see why this humble little Babish knife rates a 4.7 here and has won awards for their design and functionality, especially at a $30 price point. With decent quality stainless steel (forged, not stamped) and thoughtful design, $30 bucks is hardly a risk, and a damn good one! The design is Japanese but with some traditional features too such as the type of steel and handle. Its a nice fusion, especially if you want to explore the world of non-western design. I am definitely biased toward the traditional designs of Wusthof and Zwilling, and own a few of them but figured this inexpensive bunka knife was worth a shot. Still getting used to it, but am impressed with the initial sharpness, the steel quality, and the more traditional handle, as I am no fan of Japanese round or octagonal handles. The grip is comfortable enough for casual use and more, and the knife feels relatively light in the hand. The knife is a YouTube branded knife, but unlike some YT merch, it punches well above its price point. Even comes in a fitted foam box nice for gifting, and has the brand is modestly etched into the knife, and the bolster at the back has an etched image of the designer. Where some might suggest that is tacky, its actually smart marketing, as is the thoughtful packaging, as most sub-$50 knives just get that hard plastic packaging that often is so frustrating to cut away to open the package. While some seem upset there is no sheath with it, think price: this is a a basic knife, albeit a good one. Why have to up the price by 5-10 bucks for a sheath, when most do or will have a block, a rack, etc. If you really need a sheath, just shell out extra for one. You'll still be way ahead. Nice job, Babish, in providing a decent kitchen tool at a price that won't require selling your soul. Is it a premium Wusthof? Does it have to be at $30? And how *much* better IS the WUSTHOF that costs over $200? I am more than happy to have it sharing the same space on my rack as my Wusthof. So, I think a fully justified 5 stars is fair, given the price to quality comparison. Hard to beat it. WIN.

## Features

- Good Housekeeping "Standout Knife" of the 2022
- Forged from a single piece of high-carbon 1.4116 German steel
- Tempered, ground, and polished for maximum sharpness
- Full-tang handle provides a balanced, comfortable grip
- Hybrid chef’s knife and cleaver design is powerful and precise

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08WJT6P6B |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,597 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #170 in Chef's Knives |
| Brand | Babish |
| Color | Clef Knife - High Carbon Stainless |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,517) |
| Date First Available | 28 March 2021 |
| Item Weight | 372 g |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Model Number | 131295.01R |
| Product Dimensions | 36.7 x 8.89 x 3.43 cm; 372 g |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Plain
- **Blade material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Babish
- **Colour:** Clef Knife - High Carbon Stainless
- **Handle material:** Stainless-steel,Steel

## Images

![High-Carbon 1.4116 German Steel Cutlery, 7.5" Clef (Cleaver + Chef) Kitchen Knife, Good Housekeeping Standout Knife of 2022 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jkk+CNabL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What would I use the clef knife for vs the chef/santoku?**
A: Great question! The Clef knife marries the precision of a chef’s knife with the utility of a cleaver, featuring both a perfectly tapered edge with a wide surface area perfect for scooping up freshly-chopped ingredients.

**Q: What is the bevel angle?**
A: Well unless you are doing the manual angle yourself it’s about 13-15 degrees. However I suggest mimicking the angle on this knife the best way to do this is with a sharpie. Run the side of the sharpie on the grind edge on both sides and sharpen until the sharpie is gone. The work your burr and leather strap for the finishing touches. I recommend doing this with all of you knifes unless you are confident in doing a correct convex edge. Anyway saber grinds with a micro edge are great for king Chen knife edges. Also a side note avoid the tough steels for kitchen knifes. Just gone or strap your edge b4 every use and you will be good!

**Q: Where are they manufactured?**
A: China

**Q: For sharpening purposes, what is the bevel angle these have from the manufacturer? Thanks!**
A: It is roughly 20 degrees. Double bevel

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Knives
*by A***S on 22 April 2022*

Really sharp and durable!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***H on 5 July 2025*

Its not hard to see why this humble little Babish knife rates a 4.7 here and has won awards for their design and functionality, especially at a $30 price point. With decent quality stainless steel (forged, not stamped) and thoughtful design, $30 bucks is hardly a risk, and a damn good one! The design is Japanese but with some traditional features too such as the type of steel and handle. Its a nice fusion, especially if you want to explore the world of non-western design. I am definitely biased toward the traditional designs of Wusthof and Zwilling, and own a few of them but figured this inexpensive bunka knife was worth a shot. Still getting used to it, but am impressed with the initial sharpness, the steel quality, and the more traditional handle, as I am no fan of Japanese round or octagonal handles. The grip is comfortable enough for casual use and more, and the knife feels relatively light in the hand. The knife is a YouTube branded knife, but unlike some YT merch, it punches well above its price point. Even comes in a fitted foam box nice for gifting, and has the brand is modestly etched into the knife, and the bolster at the back has an etched image of the designer. Where some might suggest that is tacky, its actually smart marketing, as is the thoughtful packaging, as most sub-$50 knives just get that hard plastic packaging that often is so frustrating to cut away to open the package. While some seem upset there is no sheath with it, think price: this is a a basic knife, albeit a good one. Why have to up the price by 5-10 bucks for a sheath, when most do or will have a block, a rack, etc. If you really need a sheath, just shell out extra for one. You'll still be way ahead. Nice job, Babish, in providing a decent kitchen tool at a price that won't require selling your soul. Is it a premium Wusthof? Does it have to be at $30? And how *much* better IS the WUSTHOF that costs over $200? I am more than happy to have it sharing the same space on my rack as my Wusthof. So, I think a fully justified 5 stars is fair, given the price to quality comparison. Hard to beat it. WIN.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***O on 4 February 2026*

Muy buen filo y se siente de calidad

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