The product is a rare vintage WM Beatty & Sons Chester beef splitting cleaver, a meat cleaver made of steel with a 14-inch length and a 1.25 lb weight. This original piece from the 1800-1849 time period features a wooden handle and is a unique collectible item for those interested in meat butcher themes, particularly in the United States. The brand's reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident in this sought-after piece of kitchen history. Note: handle does have a crack in one side see pics