6.5" German Steel Heavy-Duty Cleaver — Exclusive 2026 Design
Our roots, etched in steel.
The 2026 Sengsong Linala Taktak is a limited-edition heavy-duty cleaver inspired by the old village life of the Marianas — the proa moving across the water, latte stone homes along the shoreline, the coconut tree, the river meeting the sea, and the people living and working together through inafa’maolek.
This design is personal to Blades By Crank. Born on Guam and raised in Saipan, Frank wanted to create a piece that represents the Marianas as a whole — Guam, Luta, Tinian, Saipan, and our people throughout the diaspora.
The artwork is meant to be more than decoration. It is a storytelling piece — something you can use in your kitchen, display in your home, give as a meaningful gift, and use to teach the next generation about where we come from.
This artwork is exclusive to the 2026 Sengsong Linala release.
Built to Work
The Taktak is made for serious kitchen use. Its wide 6.5" German stainless-steel blade gives you the weight, balance, and control needed for chopping, slicing, dicing, and heavy-duty food preparation.
Forged from authentic stainless steel produced in Krefeld, Germany, the blade is heat treated to approximately 56–58 HRC for a balance of toughness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance.
Paired with a durable G10 handle, the Sengsong Linala Taktak is built to handle moisture, temperature changes, and repeated use while maintaining a secure and comfortable grip.
Key Features
- 2026 Exclusive Sengsong Linala Artwork
- 6.5" Heavy-Duty Taktak Cleaver
- Authentic German stainless steel
- Approximately 56–58 HRC
- Vacuum heat-treated for strength and consistency
- Hand-polished edge
- Excellent rust and stain resistance
- Easy to sharpen and maintain
- Durable black G10 handle
- Balanced for power and control
- Designed for vegetables, meat, poultry, and heavy-duty kitchen prep
- Presented in premium gift packaging
- 1-Year CRANK Guarantee
- 1 Year of Free Sharpening
The Story on the Blade
Look closely and you will see the roots of the Marianas.
The proa represents our seafaring history and the generations who moved between islands using knowledge of the ocean, wind, and stars.
The latte stone village represents home, family, community, and the foundations our people built their lives upon.
The coconut tree represents sustenance and the resourcefulness of island life.
The river, shoreline, and ocean remind us how closely life in the Marianas has always been connected to the land and sea.
And throughout the scene are the people — living, working, building, and providing together.
That is Sengsong Linala.
More Than a Knife
This is a knife made to be used, but it is also a piece made to start conversations.
Give it to someone from home.
Send it to family living stateside.
Gift it to someone visiting the Marianas.
Use it at the family table.
And when someone asks about the artwork, tell them the story.
The proa. The latte. The land. The sea. The village. The people.
Sengsong Linala
Our roots, etched in steel.
Limited 2026 exclusive release. Once this design is gone, it is gone.
