Chopping tools with broad blades (8)

I believe the answer is:

cleavers

(Other definitions for cleavers that I've seen before include "goosegrass" , "crackers!" , "Heavy tools to chop meat" , "Butchers' tools" , "Butchers' knives" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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