Cleaving Young Coconuts

[smsaler]

Where can I find a good coconut cleaver? I have one that couldn't do the job. Actually its a miracle I didn't cleave off my hand :)

I read that the handle and blade should be one - rather than a blade and attached handle? I hope that makes sense...

[Veganforlife]

I use a big old knife...

[oai]

yes. so do i. it's quite fun, too. :)

[RawVee]

I use a serrated bread knife to shave off the white parts of the pointed top. Then I use a Chinese cleaver that I bought on Amazon for about $12. It's awesome. :)

[garden granny]

I think most Asian markets would sell them. I know I've seen them at the ones I go to.

[cherrypie]

they do (the asian markets) i bought my cleaver there for $6 it does an outstanding job and stays sharp, look for the kiwi brand made in thailand

[klomasius]

I third the asian markets suggestion, that's where I bought mine. Before that I'd use a knife and spend ages just hacking off the fibre.

[klomasius]

Incidentally, if anyone is looking for a decent, cheap stone mortar and pestle, asian markets are also the way to go.