This cleaver is made by the Friedr. Dick cutlery manufacturer which was founded in 1778 in Esslingen ,Germany. They are regarded as a market leader in both Europe and North America for their wide range of high quality sharpening rust free stainless steel knives & cleavers. I don't believe this vintage knife has ever been sharpened. There are no marks on the blade. It also has the original sticker on the handle which is made of wood. The whole cleaver measures 13" long & the blade is 7" long. It is in excellent condition.