"George" > wrote in message
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> Paul M. Cook wrote:
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>>
>> A cleaver is overkill for cutting up a chicken. A simple sharp chef's
>> knife is all you need. Yes, cleavers are messy and chickens tend to be
>> pretty moist. I have two cleavers and never use them.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
> It depends what you are trying to accomplish. Lots of Asian dishes are
> prepared by cutting the bone in pieces into smaller pieces. Thats where a
> cleaver shines.

So would a band saw. Me, I want a laser saber.

Paul