Electric knife revisited.

Mo-Dave · 12-12-2012, 08:20 PM

The recent thread about electric knives, reminded me I bought one at a garage sale about 3 years ago, thinking I would use it to slice brisket at competitions. It turned out that I did not care for the marks it left on the slices so I never used it again.

Anyway I dug it out cleaned it up and tried slicing some ham, as it turned out I decided it was not for me, manly because I did not like the way it jitters and shakes in my hand. This is a Black and Decker and when I could get it to slice on the spot I wanted, it did ok but it was very hard to control, will not likely use it again.

Knowing that because of the reciprocating action of the blades I expected some movement but this is excessive to me and wonder it they all are like this, or are there better brands with a smother action. Do you have this problem or is it just mine. I really don't see the benefit in using one if you have a good knife.
Dave

wjwheeler · 12-12-2012, 08:57 PM

We use a Cuisinart in comps for ribs, pork and brisket. We have 4 180s in brisket, so marks haven't been an issue. I had a B&D and it is not even close to the quality of the Cuisinart.

Scooter B · 12-13-2012, 09:45 AM

I use a Piranha from Mister Twister. It is specificly designed for cleaning salt water game fish, but does a great job on just about anything. It is much faster than a standard electric and has curved blades like a filet knife. It is a turkey's worst knightmare.

WineMaster · 12-13-2012, 09:50 AM

I have the Rappala cordless. It only has 2 sets of serated blades and not one like a bread knife. It leaves marks I dont like.

Jaskew82 · 12-13-2012, 09:55 AM

I use the electric knife linked below and absolutely love it. I use it in competition for brisket.

Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife: Amazon.com: Home & Kitchen

Mdboatbum · 12-13-2012, 10:02 AM

I have one I got for slicing bread. Does a great job on that, but haven't used it for much else. Can't remember what brand it is, but it was fairly cheap.

wjwheeler · 12-13-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaskew82

I use the electric knife linked below and absolutely love it. I use it in competition for brisket.

Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife: Amazon.com: Home & Kitchen

That's the one!
For what it's worth that's what Myron uses and I think Trigg uses one also.

RAZORBACK JIM · 12-13-2012, 09:01 PM

A very good...very sharp knife is all you need. It will cost more than the electric knives. JMO.

Mo-Dave · 12-14-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAZORBACK JIM

A very good...very sharp knife is all you need. It will cost more than the electric knives. JMO.

I think I will have to agree, unless I found one of the better ones at a sale, I would rather put my money on a better knife even if a bit more.
Dave

gooose53 · 12-14-2012, 12:10 PM

Same one I use at comps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaskew82

I use the electric knife linked below and absolutely love it. I use it in competition for brisket.

Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife: Amazon.com: Home & Kitchen

retired trucker · 12-14-2012, 12:55 PM

I tried one several years ago, and wound up at the emergency room for stitches!!

Went home and threw it in the trash. Never again.

12-12-2012, 08:20 PM	#1
Mo-Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri	Electric knife revisited. The recent thread about electric knives, reminded me I bought one at a garage sale about 3 years ago, thinking I would use it to slice brisket at competitions. It turned out that I did not care for the marks it left on the slices so I never used it again. Anyway I dug it out cleaned it up and tried slicing some ham, as it turned out I decided it was not for me, manly because I did not like the way it jitters and shakes in my hand. This is a Black and Decker and when I could get it to slice on the spot I wanted, it did ok but it was very hard to control, will not likely use it again. Knowing that because of the reciprocating action of the blades I expected some movement but this is excessive to me and wonder it they all are like this, or are there better brands with a smother action. Do you have this problem or is it just mine. I really don't see the benefit in using one if you have a good knife. Dave __________________ Let us have a drink and by God lets us not think about the things we ain't never going to know about.

12-12-2012, 08:57 PM	#2
wjwheeler Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: Cleveland TN	We use a Cuisinart in comps for ribs, pork and brisket. We have 4 180s in brisket, so marks haven't been an issue. I had a B&D and it is not even close to the quality of the Cuisinart. __________________ Bill Wheeler - Cleveland TN competition team member: Jack's Old South, Myron Mixon Smokers, Myron Mixon BBQ Myron Mixon Smokers Independent Rep MMS Vulcan V33 Gravity Feed with Stoker Myron Mixon 72XC - Sold Jumbo J3 - Sold Jacks Old South Original Patio Smoker Myron Mixon Pitmaster Q3 36" Barrell & 24" Square

12-13-2012, 09:45 AM	#3
Scooter B Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-15-12 Location: Slidell, LA	I use a Piranha from Mister Twister. It is specificly designed for cleaning salt water game fish, but does a great job on just about anything. It is much faster than a standard electric and has curved blades like a filet knife. It is a turkey's worst knightmare. __________________ 18.5 OTS, 22.5 WSM, Mini SJS WSM, Char Broil Infrared (fast food), 120 Qt. boiling rig

12-13-2012, 09:50 AM	#4
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN	I have the Rappala cordless. It only has 2 sets of serated blades and not one like a bread knife. It leaves marks I dont like. __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ -- Junior YS 640 Comp 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine

12-13-2012, 09:55 AM	#5
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Mooresville, NC	I use the electric knife linked below and absolutely love it. I use it in competition for brisket. Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife: Amazon.com: Home & Kitchen Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife: Amazon.com: Home & Kitchen __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

12-13-2012, 10:02 AM	#6
Mdboatbum Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-07-12 Location: Washington, DC	I have one I got for slicing bread. Does a great job on that, but haven't used it for much else. Can't remember what brand it is, but it was fairly cheap.

12-13-2012, 09:01 PM	#8
RAZORBACK JIM Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-08-10 Location: Maryville Tn	A very good...very sharp knife is all you need. It will cost more than the electric knives. JMO. __________________ BUBBA KEG CONVECTION GRILL (2) CHAR-GRILLER AKORN WEBER GENESIS E 310 SS WEBER PERFORMER WEBER SMOKEY JOE SMOKINTEX PRO 1400 (2) BBQ GURU [COLOR=red]RED[/COLOR][COLOR=black] THERAPEN[/COLOR] PIT-MASTER IQ 110

12-14-2012, 12:55 PM	#11
retired trucker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-28-11 Location: Dallas, Georgia	I tried one several years ago, and wound up at the emergency room for stitches!! Went home and threw it in the trash. Never again. __________________ Webber 22 1/2 OTG Gold, UDS, rusted out chimney, Red Lavatools Thermowand, Maverick ET 732, 1950 model wife. Walking cane to help me get around.