From the forest to your kitchen
The cleaver from our viral cooking videos is the gift we’d want under the tree
Men With The Pot started with two friends, a fire and a simple idea: escape into the forest, cook something incredible outdoors and film every minute of it.
Those videos went on to reach millions of people. And somewhere along the way, one tool became as recognisable as the fire itself.
Our cleaver.
You have watched it slice steaks, chop vegetables, crush garlic and carry entire meals from the board to the pan. And in every comment section, the same question kept coming back: “Where can I get that knife?”
Every year around this time, that question changes slightly. It becomes “What do I get the guy who loves to cook?” Our answer has not changed.
It started in a shed
The very first version was cut from a circular saw blade in a shed during the pandemic. It looked the part, but it rusted unless it was oiled constantly, and it would not hold an edge.
So we took the shape we loved to professional knife makers and had it rebuilt properly, in German 1.4116 stainless steel, with a natural acacia wood handle. The silhouette from the videos stayed. Everything that let us down went.
That knife became the Men With The Pot Special Edition Cleaver.
99-day home trial | Lifetime warranty
Most knives weren’t made for the way we cook
Cooking over fire asks a lot of a blade. One minute you are working through a thick cut of meat, the next you are slicing onions, crushing garlic and scooping the lot straight into a hot pan.
A chef’s knife feels too delicate for that kind of cooking. A heavy butcher’s cleaver feels too clumsy for the fine work. We wanted the presence of a cleaver with the control of an everyday knife: one blade that stays beside the board from the first cut to the last plate.
Why it looks different from an ordinary kitchen knife
The power of a cleaver
The wide blade gives you weight and stability through steaks, roasts and dense vegetables.
The control of an everyday knife
A controlled profile keeps it useful for slicing, chopping and fine prep, so it earns its place every day rather than once a month.
German 1.4116 stainless steel
Chosen for a keen edge, real durability and easy care. This is the steel that fixed the rust problem of the shed prototype.
Natural acacia wood handle
Rugged, warm in the hand, and every grain pattern is slightly different, so no two are identical.
Indoors and out
Inspired by the forest, built for any kitchen: the countertop, the barbecue, the campsite.
What owners say
“This is the best knive that a man can wish for. The size, the shape, the sharpness, it is all perfect. I threw all other knives out of the house and stick to this single one.”
“Perfect knife! Love the knife, perfect weight.”
“Super nice packaging. Broke them in tonight and I’m very happy with the quality.”
Why it makes such a good gift
The best gifts are not the ones that get the biggest reaction on the day. They are the ones still being used in February.
- He has seen it in the videos, so it lands as the knife, not just a knife
- It gets used at every meal, so the gift shows up every single day
- Add the handcrafted leather sheath and it is ready for the campsite, the barbecue and the knife drawer
- Backed by a 99-day home trial and a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
Beware of copies
Look-alike knives have appeared online since the videos took off. They are not the knife we designed, use on camera and stand behind. When you order here, you get the original, backed by our 99-day home trial and lifetime warranty.
Try it in your own kitchen for 99 days
A knife should not be judged from a photograph. It should be judged on the chopping board. Feel the weight, test the balance, cook the meals you always cook, and see whether it becomes the knife everyone reaches for.
Every order is backed by a 99-day home trial and a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Questions
Will it rust?
The production cleaver is German 1.4116 stainless steel, the fix for the rusting shed prototype. Hand wash, dry it straight away, and it will look after you for years.
Does it hold an edge?
Yes. Holding an edge was the whole reason we rebuilt the original with professional knife makers. A few passes on a honing rod keeps it keen between sharpenings.
Is the sheath included?
The sheath comes with the Cleaver + Leather Sheath option. With the cleaver on its own, it is available separately.
What if it is not for them?
Every order comes with a 99-day home trial, so there is plenty of time after the holidays to decide.
Early Holiday Sale pricing while it lasts
£73.00 | 99-day home trial