Best Knives

buckinbbq · 04-26-2009, 01:58 PM

What is the best knife out there and style of knives for slicing Briskets and Ribs?

OakPit · 04-26-2009, 02:07 PM

IMHO - A person gets what they pay for. However, a recent issue of Chef's gave the the Forchner commercial/black handle knives a great review & they are pretty cheap! I bought some and agree. They are easy to sharpen and maintain an edge really well.

The Wustof or Henkel breands always work well. There are a million out there - just get a comfortable angle & handle.

OakPit · 04-26-2009, 02:08 PM

Oh yeah - Style: Hollow ground slicer at least 8" SUPER SHARP!!!!

thillin · 04-26-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OakPit

IMHO - A person gets what they pay for. However, a recent issue of Chef's gave the the Forchner commercial/black handle knives a great review & they are pretty cheap! I bought some and agree. They are easy to sharpen and maintain an edge really well.

The Wustof or Henkel breands always work well. There are a million out there - just get a comfortable angle & handle.

Yep, the Forchners are some really good knives and the synthetic handles can take more abuse than wood.

I picked up a 12" slicer and it's what I use at comps. Sharp as all get out. Use it to slice falling apart brisket and ribs. I have about 6 different brands of knives. And a favorite for each different application. So get out there and hold some in your hand and decide how much or less you want to spend.

buckinbbq · 04-26-2009, 02:29 PM

Do you use the slicer for both briskets and ribs??

big brother smoke · 04-26-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakPit

IMHO - A person gets what they pay for. However, a recent issue of Chef's gave the the Forchner commercial/black handle knives a great review & they are pretty cheap! I bought some and agree. They are easy to sharpen and maintain an edge really well.

The Wustof or Henkel breands always work well. There are a million out there - just get a comfortable angle & handle.

I concur! I have several of the Forschners

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-26-2009, 03:05 PM

I take it everyone is talking about a granton slicer?

thillin · 04-26-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by buckinbbq

Do you use the slicer for both briskets and ribs??

Yep. Ribs are usually falling off the bone. It needs to be sharp or electric at the comps I go to. Judges like brisket and ribs that crumble or fall off the bone.

thillin · 04-26-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

I take it everyone is talking about a granton slicer?

Yep. Mine has made it through 4 comps and doesn't skip a beat. Sort of scares me to wash it. Got to keep both eyes on the blade and fingers. Afer a fer beers, i let GrumpysQ(Mike) wash it.

SamSmoker · 04-26-2009, 04:16 PM

Check out Bark River Knives. Heck of a knife and they have a lifetime warranty to boot. Can't say enough good things about them and I use them for everything. I've gotten rid of all my other kitchen (and hunting) knives.

DLT

KSF

Goose · 04-26-2009, 06:16 PM

Here, is some knife pron. A good knife is a pleasure to use.

Weiser · 04-26-2009, 08:41 PM

I agree OakPit!
I love my cheap Forchner knives, nothing better for the money
in my opinion. They hold a good edge and straighten out well.
I have a 10" Wustof slicer that I use for Brisket only. Very nice knife.

Weiser

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakPit

IMHO - A person gets what they pay for. However, a recent issue of Chef's gave the the Forchner commercial/black handle knives a great review & they are pretty cheap! I bought some and agree. They are easy to sharpen and maintain an edge really well.

The Wustof or Henkel breands always work well. There are a million out there - just get a comfortable angle & handle.

BigBarry · 04-26-2009, 08:57 PM

America's Test Kitchen is right with the Victorinox fibrox handle models. I bought a bunch of different styles and they are all AMAZING and CHEAP!!

7" Santoku w/ graton, 12" slicer w/ granton, 6" boning, 8" chefs. All hold razor edge and sharpen up real nice.

Finney · 04-26-2009, 09:08 PM

Here's Mine

Mo-Dave · 04-26-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Finney

Here's Mine

Nice assortment of knives. I have the snow flake pattern, no two knives from the same manufacture.

04-26-2009, 01:58 PM	#1
buckinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-05-08 Location: Barnesville GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best Knives What is the best knife out there and style of knives for slicing Briskets and Ribs?

04-26-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
OakPit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-17-09 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IMHO - A person gets what they pay for. However, a recent issue of Chef's gave the the Forchner commercial/black handle knives a great review & they are pretty cheap! I bought some and agree. They are easy to sharpen and maintain an edge really well. The Wustof or Henkel breands always work well. There are a million out there - just get a comfortable angle & handle. __________________ -Tim Traditional Santa Maria Pit Mini, Small, Medium & Large BGE Weber 22" OTS & 26" OTG & 18"WSM & WGA Each wearing custom handles from Marty Leach

04-26-2009, 02:08 PM	#3
OakPit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-17-09 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh yeah - Style: Hollow ground slicer at least 8" SUPER SHARP!!!! __________________ -Tim Traditional Santa Maria Pit Mini, Small, Medium & Large BGE Weber 22" OTS & 26" OTG & 18"WSM & WGA Each wearing custom handles from Marty Leach

04-26-2009, 03:05 PM	#7
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I take it everyone is talking about a granton slicer? __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

04-26-2009, 04:16 PM	#10
SamSmoker Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-08-09 Location: Chapin, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check out Bark River Knives. Heck of a knife and they have a lifetime warranty to boot. Can't say enough good things about them and I use them for everything. I've gotten rid of all my other kitchen (and hunting) knives. DLT KSF __________________ WSM, Country Smoker CS-450, Member's Mark Gasser (aka Grand Hall), 55gal SS Homemade BBQ Grill

04-26-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
buckinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-05-08 Location: Barnesville GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you use the slicer for both briskets and ribs??

04-26-2009, 06:16 PM	#11
Goose Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-25-09 Location: By the Bay...NYC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here, is some knife pron. A good knife is a pleasure to use. __________________ Jim

04-26-2009, 08:57 PM	#13
BigBarry is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: West Islip, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	America's Test Kitchen is right with the Victorinox fibrox handle models. I bought a bunch of different styles and they are all AMAZING and CHEAP!! 7" Santoku w/ graton, 12" slicer w/ granton, 6" boning, 8" chefs. All hold razor edge and sharpen up real nice. __________________ Greg Head Cook - Team BigBarryQ KCBS Member Webers: Smokey Mountains (2 18.5" and a 22.5") - Performer 22" Silver - Go AnyWhere Charcoal - Smokey Joe Platinum - Craigslist Silver Gasser BBQ - Bring Beer Quick! In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher is King!

04-26-2009, 09:08 PM	#14
Finney is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-09 Location: Salisbury, NC & Savannah, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here's Mine

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