After look at the blade edge you can under why. The thick knife blade has a very small V shape edge, it's made for chopping not cutting.

The proper role for this cleaver is to dice up anything that has shell, bone, frozen etc... It's not a everyday knife for cutting up stuff.

Pro

Chopping with ease

Con

Just for Chopping
One little rust spot show up on the blade less then a week = keep it dry or it will turn brown on you
Costs far too much for just chopping

Conclusion:
If you regularly dice up whole chickens with bones, Meat with bone or just large piece of meat, buy this one. As for me, I will be returning this for the Five Star Santoku Knife

"The best cleaver I have found.", I own several Henckles and Wusthof knives, and enjoy the quality of all. My only complaint has been the price, but that has been addressed by companies like Calphalon. The cleaver has become more of a specialty item in recent years, and is only available from a few sources. After looking at the market, I chose the Henckles 5 star. I think I made the right choice. It is not really a large cleaver, but more along the lines of "just right".

It is built to typical Henckles 5 star standards. A properly sized and weighted blade, beautiful finish, a comfortable handle that won't slip, and steel that takes abuse and holds an edge. It is also easy to true up after taking (or giving) a beating. It costs far too much, but it is the best cleaver available, and if you are a Henckles fan, you are used to the price anyway.

If you want a proper cleaver, buy this one. The few others available that I have handled are either too small, have a lousy handle for the job, just don't "feel" right, or look like (well, you get the picture). Most people only want to buy one cleaver in their lifetime. Don't make a mistake. I'm all about the highest quality at the best price. Despite the high cost, I really don't think this cleaver has a peer. Buy a new hook for your pot hanger when you order this knife. It looks too good to hide in a drawer.

"Heavy Metal Beauty!", I absolutly love using this clever. It looks killer & works/feels even better. I really like the handles on the five star series. This clever is balanced perfect for me, it's somewhat blade heavy compared to the pro-s series which works out well for my chopping style. I like to use a comb. of wrist & forearm movement & let the weight of the blade do the work. This clever holds an edge very well & trues back up nice w/a henckels 12" diamond steel. This is the perfect clever for me & I'd definately replace if lost/stolen.

"CLEAVE ONLY UNTO HENCKELS", Our J. A. Henckels cleaver is perfection with balance and heft that provide the leverage to cut quickly and cleanly. It makes short, easy work of cutting up chickens and preparing soup bones.

Now that we've become more adept and I've overcome my timidity at using it I can even do an almost professional job of chopping vegetables!

The user friendly handle, ergonomic, if you will, is made of high impact polypropylene. Thus, it is not only long lasting but dishwasher safe, breakproof and the crisp black color is as intense as ever after many washings.

A cleaver is an indispensable tool for every kitchen, and we're glad we chose Henckels. It's made us believers in the quality of cutlery manufactured by this company.