Competition Quality Slicing Knives - Page 2

Sweet Breathe BBQ · 12-15-2011, 09:04 AM

Bought a Gunter Wilhelm 12" slicer from Costco last year, really pleased with it so far, nice weight and balance. Feels durable enough to endure beating that they take at comps.

roksmith · 12-15-2011, 11:42 AM

We have both the Forstners and the $15 generic 14 inch slicer from www.webstaurantstore.com and to be honest we usually grab the generic.
It needs to be sharpened a little more often, but it takes an edge just as well and has less drag going thru brisket because the blade is half as thick (tall?).

K-Train · 12-16-2011, 02:28 PM

Sorry to hijack but............."Yes, I filet the fat layer from the true opaque skin.

"
How does one do this??

Capn Kev · 12-19-2011, 08:04 AM

I started using these knives this season, and I have been extremely happy with the performance and price! They are a titanium alloy, and NSF approved. The filet knife works great for brisket detail trimming, and the smaller chef knife works well for fat removal from chicken skins. I "scrape" as opposed to trying to "filet" the fat off the backside.

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JD McGee · 12-19-2011, 10:31 AM

I use these from Costco...Montana Knife Works they are inexpensive and hold an edge very well...

On a side note...I was fortunate enough to test drive one of Mike's (Slamdunkpro) brisket knives at the Jack last October...and if I had any extra cash available at the time I would have taken it home!

It was very well balanced...sharp as a razor...and sliced through my brisket with one smooth stroke..I highly recommend it!

Thanks again Mike!

BasicPatrick · 12-31-2011, 12:18 PM

I received my MABA Grand Brisket Slicer yesterday. Thanks to Mike for the great communication and fast shipping.

Surprisingly lighter in my hand than I expected. This will matter when slicing multiple Briskets in one shot.

Yes it is on the expensive side but I justified that concern with the fact that it is sold to support a local BBQ association (MABA) and that is yet another reason and a value add in my mind.

I cant wait to use it.

BasicPatrick · 12-31-2011, 12:24 PM

K-Train...I lay the skin on a cutting board, stretch it out and "filet" the fat layer from the actual opaque skin. I was doing too much damage while scraping skins during practice at home and I got frustrated. I just grabbed my filet knife and holy chit Batman it was much betterer. There is a learning curve to any delicate technique and I am sure if I had boat loads of practice scraping I would get good at that. Emphasis on commit to a technique and practice.

Hopefully the boiled in butter over sauced lar rat muffin chicken thighs will fall out of favor with the judges really soon and cooks can go back to BBQ Chicken.

bbqbrad · 12-31-2011, 08:07 PM

OK. Also not to hijack, but I'm looking for a knife that I saw on BBQ pitmasters. It had a huge curve like an arabian knife. Any Ideas?

MilitantSquatter · 12-31-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbqbrad

OK. Also not to hijack, but I'm looking for a knife that I saw on BBQ pitmasters. It had a huge curve like an arabian knife. Any Ideas?

I think you are looking for a scimitar...

Here's a few examples..

http://www.knifemerchant.com/product...categoryID=255

12-15-2011, 11:42 AM	#17
roksmith is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-21-09 Location: Marietta, Ohio	We have both the Forstners and the $15 generic 14 inch slicer from www.webstaurantstore.com and to be honest we usually grab the generic. It needs to be sharpened a little more often, but it takes an edge just as well and has less drag going thru brisket because the blade is half as thick (tall?). __________________ 4000 sq inch Wood Burner named Brutus - KCSB member/judge# 32129

12-16-2011, 02:28 PM	#18
K-Train is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-22-11 Location: Edgewater, MD	Sorry to hijack but............."Yes, I filet the fat layer from the true opaque skin. " How does one do this?? __________________ Keith Fat Maxine's BBQ Thanks to: Mojobricks, Make It Meaty, and In House Jewelers Humphrey's Battle Box WSM 22.5 GMG Davy Crockett

12-19-2011, 08:04 AM	#19
Capn Kev is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Littleton, CO	I started using these knives this season, and I have been extremely happy with the performance and price! They are a titanium alloy, and NSF approved. The filet knife works great for brisket detail trimming, and the smaller chef knife works well for fat removal from chicken skins. I "scrape" as opposed to trying to "filet" the fat off the backside. Amazon.com: Clauss Kitchen Knife and Shear Set With Carrying Case, Contains Six Pieces: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MA8l-paLL.@@AMEPARAM@@41MA8l-paLL __________________ [SIZE=2]Kevin [B]Swinestone Cowboys BBQ Team[/B] FEC-100, REC TEC Grill, WSM 22.5", UDS, KCBS CBJ #54829 [/SIZE]

12-19-2011, 10:31 AM	#20
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	I use these from Costco...Montana Knife Works they are inexpensive and hold an edge very well... On a side note...I was fortunate enough to test drive one of Mike's (Slamdunkpro) brisket knives at the Jack last October...and if I had any extra cash available at the time I would have taken it home! It was very well balanced...sharp as a razor...and sliced through my brisket with one smooth stroke..I highly recommend it! Thanks again Mike! __________________ "The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets...

12-31-2011, 12:18 PM	#21
BasicPatrick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Hyannis, MA on Ol'e Cape Cod	I received my MABA Grand Brisket Slicer yesterday. Thanks to Mike for the great communication and fast shipping. Surprisingly lighter in my hand than I expected. This will matter when slicing multiple Briskets in one shot. Yes it is on the expensive side but I justified that concern with the fact that it is sold to support a local BBQ association (MABA) and that is yet another reason and a value add in my mind. I cant wait to use it. __________________ [U]The Basic BBQ Team[/U] FEC100 Basic Blue Gateway Drum Smoker Yoder YS640 & Traeger Texas 075 26.75 Weber OTG & 22.5 WSM Camp Chef Pro 60 Wicked Pissah Super Fast Basic Blue Thermapen 30' Puma Palomino Toyhauler & 10' SGC Cargo Trailer. NEBS, KCBS, KCBS CBJ, KCBS CTC, ICP "Rub Some Sunshine on Your Face"--Richard Pryor

12-15-2011, 09:04 AM	#16
Sweet Breathe BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-24-10 Location: South Burlington, VT	Bought a Gunter Wilhelm 12" slicer from Costco last year, really pleased with it so far, nice weight and balance. Feels durable enough to endure beating that they take at comps.

12-31-2011, 12:24 PM	#22
BasicPatrick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Hyannis, MA on Ol'e Cape Cod	K-Train...I lay the skin on a cutting board, stretch it out and "filet" the fat layer from the actual opaque skin. I was doing too much damage while scraping skins during practice at home and I got frustrated. I just grabbed my filet knife and holy chit Batman it was much betterer. There is a learning curve to any delicate technique and I am sure if I had boat loads of practice scraping I would get good at that. Emphasis on commit to a technique and practice. Hopefully the boiled in butter over sauced lar rat muffin chicken thighs will fall out of favor with the judges really soon and cooks can go back to BBQ Chicken. __________________ [U]The Basic BBQ Team[/U] FEC100 Basic Blue Gateway Drum Smoker Yoder YS640 & Traeger Texas 075 26.75 Weber OTG & 22.5 WSM Camp Chef Pro 60 Wicked Pissah Super Fast Basic Blue Thermapen 30' Puma Palomino Toyhauler & 10' SGC Cargo Trailer. NEBS, KCBS, KCBS CBJ, KCBS CTC, ICP "Rub Some Sunshine on Your Face"--Richard Pryor

12-31-2011, 08:07 PM	#23
bbqbrad On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-20-08 Location: Royston, Ga	OK. Also not to hijack, but I'm looking for a knife that I saw on BBQ pitmasters. It had a huge curve like an arabian knife. Any Ideas? __________________ Brad Maffett Head Cook and Bottle Washer Hot For Teacher BBQ hotforteacherbbq.com [COLOR="Yellow"]Yellow Thermapen Owner[/COLOR]

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