IVO 8” Machete Cleaver 11081.20.13 is great for cutting through tough cuts of meat and small bones, like in a chicken. They are also great for mincing meat for hand-ground applications, and their flat, wide side can also be used to crush garlic, ginger, and lemongrass.
Rivets: Also known as handle fasteners, these are the metallic "dots" that you sometimes see on the handle. They are what hold the handle to the tang of the knife. It is important to know that not all knives have rivets, but for those who do, the presence of rivets usually guarantees solidity for the handle.