Best Knife

BigBuford

Looking for recommendations for the best knife or knife’s for slicing Ribs and Brisket

The Cen-Tex Smoker

I like the dexter scalloped slicer for ribs and briskets. All the bbq shops use them here. Here is a link to Amazon. You can definitely find one in the $30’s at a restaurant supply store. I have never seen one this expensive (the attached link) but I bought mine 10 years ago. https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-13463-12-Inch-Sani-Safe-Scalloped/dp/B004NG98RI

Photo Egg

Agree with @The Cen-Tex Smoker
For pure function and price it can’t be beat. Are there more flashy expensive options, for sure. But if your brisket is pretty, no one is looking at the knife.lol

WeberWho

I'm also a Dexter fanboy. I use the 6" boning knife for ribs. It's my workhorse for trimming and cutting in the kitchen. 

https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-S131F-6PCP-Boning-Knife-Sani-Safe/dp/B0001MRYDI/ref=sr_1_2?gclid=Cj0KCQjwof6WBhD4ARIsAOi65ah0DS7nyrLXste2n3De1TKZr7v1UTYzi1iYr3re2Y_L8eoCzrUUvpcaAkD6EALw_wcB&hvadid=176953287740&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019639&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4295595346387432886&hvtargid=kwd-93580194255&hydadcr=3374_9786021&keywords=dexter+6+boning+knife&qid=1658898323&sr=8-2

lkapigian

The above are amazing kinives , I’m in the non scalloped camp but that’s just personal preference, the Dexter @The Cen-Tex Smoker lists is amazing 

saluki2007

This is where I buy mine. https://www.zoro.com/dexter-softgrip-dexter-softgrip-12-scalloped-roast-knife-24243/i/G6421139/

It’s cheaper than amazon and you can probably find some coupons online somewhere and save more. I link the 12” just for comparison sake but you could probably get away with the 10” and it’s half the price. 

JohnInCarolina

Just a general warning that the Dexter knives arrive sharp as hell.  They will cut you if you look at them sideways.  

Langner91

How do you sharpen the Dexters?

I bought the "Amazon Choice" and have been very happy with it.  I just used it to carve Prime Rib last week and it performed well.

Beautiful knife and it has held up well.

theyolksonyou

JohnInCarolina said:

Just a general warning that the Dexter knives arrive sharp as hell.  They will cut you if you look at them sideways.  

This.  Don’t ask how I know

buzd504

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Just a general warning that the Dexter knives arrive sharp as hell.  They will cut you if you look at them sideways.  

This.  Don’t ask how I know

Same

saluki2007

Langner91 said:

How do you sharpen the Dexters?

I bought the "Amazon Choice" and have been very happy with it.  I just used it to carve Prime Rib last week and it performed well.

Beautiful knife and it has held up well.

I’ve never had to sharpen my slicer and I’ve owned it for about 5 years. My filet and bowing I sharpen like any other knife. 

TechsasJim

I have a Victorinox scalloped slicer I use for ribs and brisket.   However the Dexter knives are really nice, I have a filet knife for my saltwater catches--- with that I prefer my Bubba knife a bit more.    

I also have a Dexter oyster knife which is a champion.

4TheGrillOfIt

TechsasJim said:

I have a Victorinox scalloped slicer I use for ribs and brisket.   However the Dexter knives are really nice, I have a filet knife for my saltwater catches--- with that I prefer my Bubba knife a bit more.    

I also have a Dexter oyster knife which is a champion.

I love the Victorinox slicer and their boning knives are fantastic.  

pgprescott

A prefer the dexter millennia series handles to victorinox. Both are excellent inexpensive knives. I really like the offset sandwich knife which is also scalloped. It’s often overlooked but has a million uses like cutting ribs. 

BigBuford

Thanks for the information. 

fishlessman

my big knives i got from a great uncle, worked a butcher shop in the 1950's. carbon steel, super sharp lamsons. really no need to replace those. i like the dexter knives and have several but i really like the lamson knives with the added quality. not many use a big slicer often, i would go with ebay.

AprèsSki

Get the Lamson; they are sharp, dependable and good looking.

BigBuford

Yesterday I asked for recommendations for a knife that would be good for slicing Ribs and Briskets. 

Today, I received from a friend,this knife as a gift for supplying him with BBQ. 
Thanks again for all the recommendations. 

DALSTRONG Slicing & Carving Knife - 12" - Gladiator Series - Granton Edge - Forged High-Carbon German Steel - G10 Handle - w/ Sheath - NSF Certified 

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OhioEgger

Another vote for the Dexter. When I visited Franklin's I was so impressed I bought one as a souvenir.