The Suratu is a compact, heavy-duty chopping cleaver built for power and control. Its thick blade and sturdy profile make it ideal for chopping vegetables, breaking down meat, and handling demanding prep without hesitation. Designed with a unique blade shape and a full-tang handle secured by copper rivets, it feels solid and dependable in hand. Balanced, sharp, and made to take abuse, the Suratu is perfect for cooks who want a smaller cleaver that still delivers serious cutting force and long-term reliability.
Additional Details
Style: Thick Heavy Chopping Cleaver knife Handle Length: 4.5 inch / 11.4 cm Blade Length: 5.6 inch / 14.2 cm Knife Length: 9.6 inch / 24.3 cm Blade Width: 3.1 inch / 7.8 cm Blade Thickness: 0.2 inch / 0.5 cm Blade Material: High-carbon steel, Clad Steel Blade Angle For Sharpening: 30° Weight: 0.68 lb / 308.4 g
*All Coolina knives are custom-made, so they may slightly vary in size.
Handmade high-carbon steel
Each Coolina blade is hand forged using a 600-year-old Serbian technique — repeated heating and hammering that aligns the steel for strength, balance, and edge retention.
The result? A high-carbon steel blade that holds a razor-sharp edge longer than the competition, feels naturally balanced in hand, and cuts cleaner over time.
Most brands mass-produce their knives, compromising on feel, weight, and balance. At Coolina, there are no shortcuts — just fire, steel, and centuries of craftsmanship behind every blade. Professional, handmade performance with the signature badass Coolina look.
Features
High-carbon steel blade for exceptional sharpness and durability
Handmade construction for superior quality and performance
Full tang design for ideal weight and balance
Ergonomic wooden handle that fits your hand like a glove
Signature badass Coolina style that sets us apart
Care & use
Cleaning Because these knives are made from high-carbon steel, they should always be washed by hand immediately after use. Carefully wash, then dry the knife completely before storing to prevent moisture from remaining on the blade. Never put Coolina knives in the dishwasher.
Oiling Our knives come pre-oiled, but after cleaning and drying, we recommend lightly oiling the blade. You can use our mineral oil or any food-safe oil of your choice. Regular oiling helps protect the blade and keeps your knife performing at its best.
Sharpening Our knives come razor sharp right out of the box and will stay sharp for months. If you want to keep them as sharp as possible, we recommend using our whetstone.
Lifetime warranty
Coolina stands behind the quality of our knives. Our Limited Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the product.
If your knife is found to have a qualifying defect, we will replace it at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or damage outside of craftsmanship defects. Please refer to our Protection Program Terms for full details and exclusions.
Our knives look absolutely badass while delivering professional, handmade quality.
Badass design
Viking-inspired blades you won’t find anywhere else. Unique, bold, and absolutely unmissable without compromise.
Razor Sharp Blade
Experience effortless cuts that feel like slicing through anything like butter with Coolina. The high carbon steel blade holds its edge, staying sharper for longer.
Perfect Weight & Balance
The steel runs through the entire handle, giving the knife a solid, balanced feel in your hand. The weight is intentional, making it easy to control and letting the knife do the work for you.
Built to Last
Backed by a lifetime warranty you’ll likely never have to use, our knives are built tough and extremely durable. Go ahead and put them to the test — they’re practically indestructible.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10010 reviews.
While I am in love with all my knives, the gator is by far my current favorite. I can go from trimming fat off of meat to dicing up and onion to slicing meat for dinner. All with one knife. Great job on this one folks ! Thanks - Sal
So when I first saw this knife, I wanted it cuz it was cool looking. I didnt think it would be a knife that i would often use because to me it looked more like an axe but it feels like a knife and let me tell you boy do i use this thing. The action on it is amazing especially because of the long end if the blade allows you to make long consistent cuts into whatever your slicing. I posted a video of my cleaning abwhole salmon and you can see it really allowed me to take the off the fish super clean in one continuous cut, on the side facing up. I didn’t try and take the head off w one swipe because i wanted full control of the knife since this was my first time using it. When it came to getting the head off you can see i didnt have ti use any effort. I gave a simple love tao on the back end and it sliced that salmon head clean off. The knife is simply amazing and for the price there is nothing like it. You need this knife, You may say to yourself “ aah “i dont need a knife like that” …..yes you do… buy it
The “Whale” knife is amazing. It has a beautiful handcrafted design that really stands out, and it feels premium in hand. It’s super sharp, well-balanced, and makes cutting effortless, whether it’s vegetables or meat. Definitely a great mix of style, quality, and performance.
This is the second order of Coolina knives we have ordered. Absolutely love our new arrivals. We splurged a bit and ordered the Tungsten XL 8.7” Chef’s knife , Ronin 11” Slicing knife, Kuria 7.5” Boning Knife, and the 6” Swordfish fish knife. The Coolina knives are the best kitchen knives we have ever bought. We have bought a few knife block sets over the past 30 years.
Your knives and magnetic board was all I wanted and for such a long time I didn’t think I was gonna get it so soon specially how tight money is nowadays, but I’m glad you guys had a special that was making it available for an old retiree like myself! Thanks again, DRM
I love these knives! I have a total of 9 of your knives. I'm waiting on 2 more to arrive. Very versatile! I look forward to grilling and smoking just so I can use these knives.
The Promaja is the best slicing knife you will ever find. Cuts so clean and sharp like nothing I’ve ever used before
Looks so cool too. Such an amazing knife.
Any thickness. any steak, and Cuts perfect every time.
Has become my wife’s favorite too.
The knifes are better in person. They are built to last and they will be the last knifes I will ever have buy, my son’s and grandson’s will have a great set to have after I am gone. Thank you again
3” Tomahawk steak was no challenge at all for the LIXY. Cut thru the steak like it was cutting thru butter. AMAZING!
And looks so darn coo!!
Trust Me!
Curt Shewell
My wife bought me two knives and I got 3 free hands down the best knives I’ve ever owned. This one in particular is a monster. The weight makes effortless work cutting thru cooled pork belly making bacon slices after it was smoked and rested in the fridge for 3 days. I’m sold these are a most have for anyone who’s in the meat game
“I was seriously impressed with this Gator knife. It sliced through my smoked brisket like butter with almost no effort. The blade stayed razor sharp, made clean, even cuts, and didn’t tear up the bark or shred the meat. The handle felt comfortable and secure the whole time. If you’re looking for a quality brisket slicing knife that performs as good as it looks, I highly recommend this one. It’s definitely earned a permanent spot in my BBQ setup.” 🔥🥩🐊