Leo Espinoza, TOPS’ President, has played with a few cleaver designs in the past and decided that with the success of the FMS knives and since TOPS is debuting a chef’s knife this year, it was time to make El Chappo happen.

While this cleaver can be used for heavier veggie chopping tasks, it's primarily made to cut meat. With a blade length of 6” and a thickness of 3/16”, this cleaver has the weight and capability to help you take care of whatever meat processing you may encounter. It's made of 1095 high carbon steel and has TOPS' new Sniper Gray finish. It comes with a Kydex Blade cover that is held in place with an elastic shock cord.

El Chappo is a cleaver that is as useful in the kitchen as it is in the field. So whether you are in the kitchen making dinner or in the hunting camp processing your latest harvest, El Chappo might be exactly what you need.

Specifications: 

• Blade Length: 6.00"
• Cutting Edge: 5.88"
• Overall Length: 11.00"
• Blade Material: 1095 RC 56-58
• Blade Thickness: 0.19"
• Blade Hardness: 56-58HRCi
• Blade Finish: Sniper Gray
• Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
• Sheath Material: Black Kydex
• Weight: 15.9 oz.
• Weight with Sheath: 16.6 oz.
• Designer: Leo Espinoza
• Made in the USA

The TOPS El Chappo Cleaver Fixed Blade Knife is a versatile culinary tool crafted for meat processing and more. Featuring a robust 6-inch blade made from 1095 high carbon steel, this cleaver is designed with a thickness of 3/16”, delivering the durability and heft needed for rigorous chopping tasks. Its Sniper Gray finish adds a sleek touch, while the ergonomic black canvas Micarta handle ensures a secure grip. Weighing 15.9 oz, it comes with a Kydex blade cover secured by an elastic shock cord. Perfect for the kitchen or the field, El Chappo is the ideal companion for any meat enthusiast or outdoor adventurer.