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Best knives for brisket?
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Lit said:Do these slicing knives offer much benefit over a sharp 10" chef knife?
The edge lasts longer since you don't use it as much? -
Lit said:Do these slicing knives offer much benefit over a sharp 10" chef knife?
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Keyrock said:What are your preferred knives for slicing brisket? Last time out I had a tough time slicing the finished product. I actually ended up using the electric knife that I had just used on our turkey (it was Christmas day). It was adequate, but left a lot of brisket sawdust on the cutting board. The brisket was actually quite tender so I'm blaming the knife. I've got a few gift cards to spend so I figured I would pick up some bbq accessories. I would like to keep it around $20-40, if possible.
I would also like to pick up a knife for trimming fat on brisket, pork shoulder, etc. Any thoughts on that would be much appreciated.
I know this has been discussed dozens (hundreds?) of times on this forum before, but I haven't posted anything in my 3 years as a member so I thought I would start here. Plus, I'm old, and searching forum histories confuses me.
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Lit said:Do these slicing knives offer much benefit over a sharp 10" chef knife?
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
I prefer a straight edge over the serrated (scalloped) one. Easier to sharpen and hone too.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
! have a Guy fieri 10 inch slotted chefs knife that slices or chops very excelenty. It is a knuckle sandwhich style which stays very sharp and is heavy. It slices as well as my 12 inch slotted serrated slicer. However I still want the one eveeryone is talking about from amazonI XL and 1 Weber Kettle And 1 Weber Q220 Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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I've been using an old, thin slicer that I "borrowed," but recently found a great deal on a Victorinox 12" slicer, for $40 new. looking forward to it for briskets and bacon.
I never understood why these knives were called granton edge, since the cutting edge is straight. "Granton Edge" is a brand, Granton is the company, and some of their knives they put the little scallops on the side. the more you know...
Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle -
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Is there any downside of using your brisket knife for other things? I'm thinking my brisket slicer would make a good bread knife as well.
I've got the same 12" dexter that many here have.
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blasting said:
Is there any downside of using your brisket knife for other things? I'm thinking my brisket slicer would make a good bread knife as well.
I've got the same 12" dexter that many here have.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
blasting said:
Is there any downside of using your brisket knife for other things? I'm thinking my brisket slicer would make a good bread knife as well.
I've got the same 12" dexter that many here have.
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Like many above, I love the Dexter Russell knives with the Sani-Safe handle. That handle is slightly soft for a good grip even with wet and slimy hands, plus it is impervious to water and oils, so it can be sterilized. Be aware though that while Dexter Russell knives are in general excellent, for a while they were selling a produce line called "Dexter Russell International" which are quite cheap...in all senses of that word. They were distinctive D-R knives in that they did NOT proudly say "Made in USA". I think Dexter Russell has discontinued these terrible knives, but they are still widely available. I am 90% sure that they rebranded these knives their "Basic" series, but I can't tell for sure. Some model #s are the same, and the prices stayed very low. The Internationals, at least, were cheap steel, hard plastic handles, and often sold for <$10. I have never used a Basic, and frankly don't plan on doing so any time soon.
Stay Calm and Egg On
1 lonely medium in Rockville, MD -
And the winner is...
The Victorinox 12" Granton Edge Slicer with Fibrox handle.
I had some Amazon gift cards and the Granton Edge Dexter never showed up there.
Smoking a brisket next week. Looking forward to using the new knife.
How/where do you store your long knives? I don't think I want this one banging around in the knife drawer. May have to get - or make - a sheath. -
Keyrock said:And the winner is...
The Victorinox 12" Granton Edge Slicer with Fibrox handle.
I had some Amazon gift cards and the Granton Edge Dexter never showed up there.
Smoking a brisket next week. Looking forward to using the new knife.
How/where do you store your long knives? I don't think I want this one banging around in the knife drawer. May have to get - or make - a sheath. -
Keyrock said:And the winner is...
The Victorinox 12" Granton Edge Slicer with Fibrox handle.
I had some Amazon gift cards and the Granton Edge Dexter never showed up there.
Smoking a brisket next week. Looking forward to using the new knife.
How/where do you store your long knives? I don't think I want this one banging around in the knife drawer. May have to get - or make - a sheath.
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-17-pocket-knife-case/353E1117.html
The same one is available from their online sister store if you don't have one nearby:
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-17-pocket-knife-case/353E1117.html
They/Them
Morgantown, PA
XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer - PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker -
Messemeister makes some plastic knife sheaths for about $5-6 each.
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I have long used a magnetic bar to hold my good knives. I have never understood why these aren't more popular; they are simple and work exactly as they should. Keeps knives out of way, makes sure they dry thoroughly, yet handy and easy to grab the knife you want (mine is on the outside of a kitchen cabinet, right near the sink). The one I have (shown below) is 12", and is now $17 at Bed Bath and Beyond. You can spend a lot more and get the same thing if you insist (same thing with a mahogany back is ~$50)
Stay Calm and Egg On
1 lonely medium in Rockville, MD -
agree on the magnet holder, i have this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J5XHK0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
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DoubleEgger said:Messemeister makes some plastic knife sheaths for about $5-6 each.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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excellent choice on the slicer. I am a butcher and fully recommend Forschner knives. I mostly use an 8" breaking knife and a 6" boning knife. You can usually get them for about $25 each. All my expensive knives have pretty much been packed away.
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blasting said:
Is there any downside of using your brisket knife for other things? I'm thinking my brisket slicer would make a good bread knife as well.
I've got the same 12" dexter that many here have.
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
ErnieMcCracken said:Picked up this one a while back:
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-12-Inch-Granton-Slicing-Fibrox/dp/B0000CFDB9/
Little pricey, but solid.
Now that's a knife .Have that and this
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-Chefs-Knife/dp/B0061SWV8Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458362279&sr=8-3&keywords=victorinox+8+inch+knife
Love them both .
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IF I had the loot?
https://shun.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/classic-hollow-ground-slicing-knife
Shun Damascus Steel. Probably on a VG-10 core. Properly cared for, one of your kids will leave it to THEIR kids.
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