--- product_id: 1668907 title: "Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel" brand: "winco" price: "€ 32.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Winco" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1668907-winco-12-541-25-stainless-steel store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # NSF certified safety 8.3" stainless steel blade balanced weight for precision Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel **Brand:** winco **Price:** € 32.27 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Elevate your kitchen game with the cleaver every pro chef swears by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel by winco - **How much does it cost?** € 32.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1668907-winco-12-541-25-stainless-steel) ## Best For - winco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted winco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ergonomic Steel Handle:** Secure grip ensures maximum control and comfort during high-speed chopping sessions. - β€’ **NSF Certified for Safety:** Meets rigorous public health standards, trusted by commercial kitchens worldwide. - β€’ **Perfectly Balanced Weight:** Optimized heft delivers effortless cutting power without fatigueβ€”professional-grade performance. - β€’ **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** From delicate garnishes to hearty vegetables, this cleaver adapts seamlessly to all your kitchen tasks. - β€’ **Razor-Sharp Stainless Steel Blade:** Durable, corrosion-resistant 8.3-inch blade engineered for precision slicing and dicing. ## Overview The Winco 12.541.25 Chinese Cleaver features an 8.3-inch forged stainless steel blade paired with a sturdy steel handle, delivering a perfectly balanced tool designed for precision and durability. NSF certified, it meets strict health standards, making it ideal for both professional and home kitchens. Lightweight yet powerful, this versatile cleaver excels at slicing, dicing, and garnishing, offering exceptional control and long-lasting sharpness for serious culinary enthusiasts. ## Description Expertly crafted for professional and home kitchens alike, the Winco KC-401 Chinese Cleaver features a robust 8-1/4" x 4" stainless steel blade paired with a strong steel handle for secure, precise cutting. Engineered for durability and corrosion resistance, this cleaver excels at handling large cuts of meat or vegetables with ease, making it indispensable in high-volume commercial environments as well as for serious home chefs. Its carefully balanced size and weight deliver impressive control and power, while the NSF certification assures adherence to strict public health standards demanded by the food service industry. Designed for lasting performance, the Winco KC-401 brings both reliability and versatility to any culinary task. Review: First day it feel great - Love that its one solid piece although the vibrations may give my hand an nyquil in the future. But i love the quality and construction of the style. It also is very sharp and i can feel the edge as it can feel my dead skin off πŸ’€. Easy to clean and pretty Heavy though. But im a guy so its not too heavy also have huge meaty hands so its not a problem but i can see how others might find this not their style of knife. But i havent used it yet on anything practical. I recommend it a lot! Super quality to its build. πŸ‘πŸΌ Review: Very nice for the money - I agree with other reviewers who say that this is a nice, solid knife that is slightly under-finished. It has some uncomfortably sharp edges in places where your fingers rest. The cutting edge isn't great, either, but that's to be expected. Overall it's a nice, heavy, durable and straight knife. Very good for the price range. I bought this to test out the shape. I wanted to see if I would like using a Chinese cleaver-style knife before I spent money on a flashy one. I may just stop here. After a little finishing, this thing works like a dream and looks pretty cool, too. ## Features - Stainless steel blade - Provides durable and corrosion-resistant cutting - Steel handle - Ensures secure grip for precise cutting control - Balanced and weight - Delivers control and cutting power - NSF certification - Meets strict public health and safety standards - Versatile design - Suitable for both professional and home kitchens ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000UBE7JY | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 8.3 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8.3 Inches | | Brand | Winco | | Brand Name | Winco | | Color | Stainless Steel | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,180 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00842169114569 | | Handle Material | Stainless , Steel Handle, Steel | | Included Components | Chinese Cleaver with Stainless Steel Handle | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Length | 12.5 Inches | | Item Type Name | Chinese Cleaver with Stainless Steel Handle | | Item Weight | 0.86 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Winco USA | | Manufacturer Part Number | KC-401 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | KC-401 | | Size | 8.3" | | UPC | 842169114569 811642017765 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Winco - **Color:** Stainless Steel - **Handle Material:** Stainless,Steel Handle,Steel ## Images ![Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514x7ZwgVlL.jpg) ![Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61c2UXVIZZL.jpg) ![Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21wCjWWG1WL.jpg) ![Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514Q+tEfXtL.jpg) ![Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ohC86rNRL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is it good for cutting bones like chicken bones or pork bones?** A: You would use this like a western chefs knife. It's not a butcher's cleaver. Rib cage, keel and wings of the chicken are fine, you can use the cutting edge. Use the spine of the cleaver to break leg and thigh bones. Cartlidge is ok on most meats but stay away from strong bones of animals that don't fly. **Q: how much does it weigh?** A: It weighs 0.86 lbs. **Q: Is this one solid piece, or is the handle just attached somehow?** A: It is one solid piece. **Q: How is the grip? Doesnt it slip when the hands are wet** A: I don't know that I've used it with wet hands, but there are indentions for your fingers which give it an adequate grip, though not like a non-slip grip. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First day it feel great *by J***Γ‰ on February 2, 2025* Love that its one solid piece although the vibrations may give my hand an nyquil in the future. But i love the quality and construction of the style. It also is very sharp and i can feel the edge as it can feel my dead skin off πŸ’€. Easy to clean and pretty Heavy though. But im a guy so its not too heavy also have huge meaty hands so its not a problem but i can see how others might find this not their style of knife. But i havent used it yet on anything practical. I recommend it a lot! Super quality to its build. πŸ‘πŸΌ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice for the money *by F***N on September 4, 2021* I agree with other reviewers who say that this is a nice, solid knife that is slightly under-finished. It has some uncomfortably sharp edges in places where your fingers rest. The cutting edge isn't great, either, but that's to be expected. Overall it's a nice, heavy, durable and straight knife. Very good for the price range. I bought this to test out the shape. I wanted to see if I would like using a Chinese cleaver-style knife before I spent money on a flashy one. I may just stop here. After a little finishing, this thing works like a dream and looks pretty cool, too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So-So *by D***X on December 26, 2013* I didn't expect too much for what I paid. What I received has surprised me. I have a serviceable piece of steel here. It came fairly sharp by my standards but some honing and stropping placed it just shy of razor sharp with little effort. It is quite light and thin which is making it very easy to use. I dice a lot of the time and this type of blade allows me to scoop up large amounts of food and keep on cutting. The fit and finish were lacking a bit. I expected a stamped steel blade with a welded on handle. I got that. I expected rough edges. I got those. I expected an uneven grind and that the blade "sweep" would not be a nice uniform arc. That, too, was received. What I did not expect was to have a relatively large chip/defect in the blade. It is serviceable because it is wide and not deep, otherwise, this would be a return. This was an obvious defect. I possess the skills to fix it and it will be fixed in my profiling the blade further to my needs anyway so it doesn't bother me as much as it might someone expecting to just use this knife with some minor honing. My rating is based on cost/benefit analysis. Unless I find that this blade dulls after every 5 cuts, I can consider this a 4 star purchase with one star deducted for the chip that should not be. I do not believe that many will be able to be that generous if the quality fails in that respect. I spent maybe 25 minutes on this blade and it can shave paper and already weighed almost nothing in my hand compared to some other knives I use. This would be an excellent product to try out and see if you like a chinese chef's knife without breaking the bank. This is about the thickness you need to glide through cuts like all the videos you may have seen. Update 15Jan2016: I took a dremel, file, diamond sharpener, stone and hone to the knife a long time ago now. It's one of the sharper knives in my set, not the sharpest yet but I haven't given it years of care like my sharpest. I still say if you can get a good one up front you won't be disappointed as long as you can sharpen the knife yourself. Otherwise, keep shopping. I might come back in a bit and report on edge retention, I really haven't payed attention to that much and I sharpen my knives a lot as a past time. ## Frequently Bought Together - Winco , 12.541.25, Stainless Steel - Winco Blade Chinese Cleaver w/ wooden handle – blade 8”x3 ½” overall length 12 ½” --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1668907-winco-12-541-25-stainless-steel](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1668907-winco-12-541-25-stainless-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*