- Try the Hammer Stahl 7 in. Vegetable Cleaver when you're ready for reasonably priced, super sharp and a great looking brand of knives. The German-made steel in the blades ensures that Hammerstahl knives have a long lasting sharp edge. Plus, of course, a durable attractive handle. A cleaver is the right tool when you want to chop through bones and tough meats. Hammer Stahl cleavers are made by a family owned company, based in Tennessee and come with a lifetime guarantee.