Electric Knife, BBQ Pitmasters

nmayeux · 12-22-2009, 06:58 PM

After watching the first three episodes of this show, I am left surprised that all of the big cooks use electric knives for carving. Maybe I haven't been paying attention, but I am intrigued!

Do any of you know which knives they are using, and what are the advantages of using an electric knife in competition?

T.K. · 12-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Not sure what the top teams are using but I use a normal electric filet knife for ribs & brisket. It allows me to cut tender meat fast and without tearing up the meat. It can also be done with a very sharp knife but I went the easy route.

1_T_Scot · 12-22-2009, 07:13 PM

I use an electric for Brisket. I'm not a comp guy just regular backyard smoking guy.

Diva Q · 12-22-2009, 07:15 PM

Two are using Cuisinart knives. Mike Davis uses an Anglers best brand.

Bbq Bubba · 12-22-2009, 07:28 PM

Electric knives should be banned from BBQ competitions.

ZILLA · 12-22-2009, 07:29 PM

I just did a search today on this. I have only had el cheapo brands but after reading this article.....

http://www.galttech.com/research/hou...tric-knife.php

Uncle Buds BBQ · 12-22-2009, 07:39 PM

Noah - I have one in my comp equipment box but have yet to use it. It used to be the one I used once a year to carve the Thanksgiving turkey, but I got a new one as a gift...so old one went into the box...sits there right next to the "muffin pan".

Ron_L · 12-22-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Electric knives should be banned from BBQ competitions.

I agree! It takes a higher skill set and you have to be smarter to use a regular knife.

Uncle Buds BBQ · 12-22-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

I agree! It takes a higher skill set and you have to be smarter to use a regular knife.

Then let's ban those clicky lighter things too and only allow flint and steal!!!

Ron_L · 12-22-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buds BBQ

Then let's ban those clicky lighter things too and only allow flint and steal!!!

Now you're talkin', Unc!

KuyasKitchen · 12-22-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buds BBQ

Then let's ban those clicky lighter things too and only allow flint and steal!!!

That's for wimps!

Two pieces of wood and a piece of twine. Start your fire with that!

Vince RnQ · 12-22-2009, 08:55 PM

We've used a Black and Decker electric knife, the kind with two blades locked together and then they insert into the handle. Never liked the performance of it but I highly doubt that is the kind of knife Tuffy, Trigg and Mixon are using.

All things considered, we're pretty happy with our Forschner knives. We keep 'em razor sharp and they do a great job for us.

MeatHead2 · 12-22-2009, 09:16 PM

I was pretty surprised at the fact that they were all using electric knives too. They are all very high level cooks and I was sure looking forward to watching them masterfully carve their meat like fine artists with a brush.

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 12-22-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_T_Scot

I use an electric for Brisket. I'm not a comp guy just regular backyard smoking guy.

Same here... The wife got a cheapo "Sunbeam" as a wedding shower gift 17 years ago. It works great on briskies.

NorthwestBBQ · 12-22-2009, 10:49 PM

No problem slicing brisket for me but I think it might work good for slicing ribs. As the knife vibrates it will "find" the bone and keep the cut straight,

12-22-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
nmayeux Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-05 Location: Marietta, GA	Electric Knife, BBQ Pitmasters After watching the first three episodes of this show, I am left surprised that all of the big cooks use electric knives for carving. Maybe I haven't been paying attention, but I am intrigued! Do any of you know which knives they are using, and what are the advantages of using an electric knife in competition? __________________ Noah \#/ Nauti-Que BBQ Team Pitmaster and KCBS CBJ & CTC Lang 60 Marie Laveau Deep South Single Chamber Glenda WSM 22.5 Asmarelda 22.5 OTG Samantha Weber Genesis Mocha

12-22-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
T.K. On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-31-09 Location: Plant City, FL	Not sure what the top teams are using but I use a normal electric filet knife for ribs & brisket. It allows me to cut tender meat fast and without tearing up the meat. It can also be done with a very sharp knife but I went the easy route. __________________ T.K. - PT's Sweet Heat

12-22-2009, 07:13 PM	#3
1_T_Scot is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-03-08 Location: Pontiac Illinois	I use an electric for Brisket. I'm not a comp guy just regular backyard smoking guy. __________________ Certified "MOINK" ball maker. Supporting Disabled Veterans. Link Removed. Diveheart .org Large Big Green Egg - Fathers Day 2009

12-22-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh!	Two are using Cuisinart knives. Mike Davis uses an Anglers best brand. __________________ [URL="http://divaq.ca/"][B]Diva Q Website[/B][/URL] Follow me on [URL="https://twitter.com/DivaQBBQ"][B]Twitter[/B][/URL] and like us on [URL="http://www.facebook.com/DivaQBBQ"][B]Facebook[/B][/URL]. Checkout my new Cookbook on [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Diva-Qs-Barbecue-Recipes-Cooking/dp/0147529824"][B]AMAZON[/B][/URL] [CENTER][SIZE=3][B]Life is too short for bad BBQ[/B][/SIZE]®[/CENTER]

12-22-2009, 07:28 PM	#5
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Electric knives should be banned from BBQ competitions. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

12-22-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas	I just did a search today on this. I have only had el cheapo brands but after reading this article..... http://www.galttech.com/research/hou...tric-knife.php

12-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#7
Uncle Buds BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-04-09 Location: Marietta, GA	Noah - I have one in my comp equipment box but have yet to use it. It used to be the one I used once a year to carve the Thanksgiving turkey, but I got a new one as a gift...so old one went into the box...sits there right next to the "muffin pan". __________________ [COLOR=Blue]Dave Pitmaster, KCBS Master CBJ, CTC, and contest rep.[/COLOR]

12-22-2009, 08:55 PM	#12
Vince RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-09-07 Location: Phoenix, AZ	We've used a Black and Decker electric knife, the kind with two blades locked together and then they insert into the handle. Never liked the performance of it but I highly doubt that is the kind of knife Tuffy, Trigg and Mixon are using. All things considered, we're pretty happy with our Forschner knives. We keep 'em razor sharp and they do a great job for us. __________________ Rhythm 'n QUE Our Website On Facebook A Few Great Moments in RnQ History 1st Place Chicken at The Jack 2012 GC at the Inaguaral Sam's Club Invitational The Double Grand Championship

12-22-2009, 09:16 PM	#13
MeatHead2 Got Wood. Join Date: 12-06-04 Location: Lubbock, TX	I was pretty surprised at the fact that they were all using electric knives too. They are all very high level cooks and I was sure looking forward to watching them masterfully carve their meat like fine artists with a brush. __________________ Sograte BBQ [URL="http://www.sograte.com"]sograte.com[/URL] [URL="http://facebook.com/sogratebbq"]facebook.com/sogratebbq[/URL]

12-22-2009, 10:49 PM	#15
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Everett, WA	No problem slicing brisket for me but I think it might work good for slicing ribs. As the knife vibrates it will "find" the bone and keep the cut straight,