Butcher Knife Set

[Trochu]

I've got it in my head that I'd like to buy a new knife set. So, naturally, I come to you, friends and strangers on the internet! I'm not a knife connoisseur and, other than knowing one wants them to stay sharp, don't know much about the particular nuances of them, steel type, blade bevel and angle, handle design, handle material, etc. I'll likely be using them in a shop, on hanging large animals (deer/hog/steer), or at a bench with a cutting board, once or twice a year.

I'd love to hear your recommendations and thoughts. I've been thinking of this set:
Zwilling Master Knife Set, $190.00


or this:
Jero 3 Piece Butcher Set, $162.00


Cheers

[WinFwt]

I absolutely recommend the Zwilling set.
Although I bought each knife individually over time, I've been using them, plus a few more, for about 30 years.
Put a good edge on them to start the hunting season, and a light touch with the steel will be all you need during any butcher job.
The Master set is pretty much complete as is, feels good in the hand, provides options for different cuts, and is easy to clean.

[sns2]

That Zwilling set will serve you well for breaking down animals and general purpose in the kitchen.

[MountainTi]

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/15565...sman-knife-set

You're welcome

[Bushleague]

I use a 10" Victorinox butcher knife for the bulk of it, a Mora for deboning, and occasionally a Martini fillet knife for some of the delicate tasks. Between these three knives I'm well served.

And thats what I'd recomend, a good buchers knife is a game changer so spend your money there, at least 10" IMO. Somebody gave me a Zwilling boning knife and to be honest I'm just as likely to use the Mora, there just isnt that much difference IMO.

[Bushleague]

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/18884...breaking-knife

This is the one I use, my wife bought it for me on a recomendation from a butcher that her dad knew. At first I thought "Jeeze is that thing big!" I was in love with it halfway through the first hind quarter though.

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by Bushleague

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/18884...breaking-knife

This is the one I use, my wife bought it for me on a recomendation from a butcher that her dad knew. At first I thought "Jeeze is that thing big!" I was in love with it halfway through the first hind quarter though.

I bought one of those for steaking whole Costco striploins.

[averagejoe]

Bought them all separately instead of in a set but they are awesome. The 8" chef knife has been in use for 10-12 years and constantly washed in the dishwasher with 0 issues. I would 100% recommend them.

[huntinstuff]

I own the one you are looking at.

Excellent knife set

[Bushleague]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

I bought one of those for steaking whole Costco striploins.

With the ample curved portion near the tip, I've found it works good for all kinds of precision tasks, like "rolling" the silver skin off a roast etc. The added length lets you cut with more of a slicing or sawing motion, needing less downward pressure, which helps with keeping the thickness of your steaks even. I think using more blade helps with edge retention as well, but I dont have an exact comparitor to fully test that theory.

[obsessed1]

I use a 10" breaking knife ( cimeter knife) and a 6" semi stiff curved boning knife for 100% of my butchering. Have never needed any thing else.

[BuckCuller]

Honestly I do all my butchering with large Olfa knives.
Been doing it for years.

[graybeard]

Variety.... from 10" chef to paring knives Swibo (yellow handle) for in the house. I received them over the years for, Christmas, B-day etc.

One of my paring knifes is so well used it is now pencil thin....

Victorinox (black handle) de-boning knives in the garage for carcass work (got lucky @ garage sales)...

[urban rednek]

If I was looking to buy a set right now, I would grab the 6 piece set MountainTi linked and use the savings to pick up a 10" Breaker/Scimitar (name changes by brand) that Bushleague recommends. That kit would serve you well.
The Victorinox Swibo series (aka Wenger) is another good option if you can find them for a good price.

[Albertadiver]

I have a few Cutco knives, and very impressed.

Can't afford a full set though! NOT cheap.

https://www.cutco.com/shop/knife-sets

A buy once and have forever purchase though.

[calgarychef]

You don’t need a set. A pair is more than enough… a boning knife and a breaking knife. The breaking knife is optional… so back to the boning knife.

[buckmaster]

Originally Posted by calgarychef

You don’t need a set. A pair is more than enough… a boning knife and a breaking knife. The breaking knife is optional… so back to the boning knife.

X2, Spend a few extra bucks and get the victorinox brand. The zwilling knives are ok, but find that the handle doesnt have much for gripping.

[Trochu]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/15565...sman-knife-set

You're welcome

Appreciate it. Pulled the trigger on this set today.

[Sooner]

Butchers & Packers is where I got my set 2 yrs ago. I can't recall the name but it looks just like the Zwilling pic posted. I have no complaints.

[Dick284]

90% of my butchering is done with a 6” semi flexible boning knife, I own 2 Heinkel’s, 1 Victornox, 1 F. Dick……..(family affair processing)

A 8”-9” breaking knife is good, but rarely necessary.

[Hunter Trav]

Originally Posted by Trochu

Appreciate it. Pulled the trigger on this set today.

x2...big savings on this set right now, glad I saw this thread today!!

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by Trochu

Appreciate it. Pulled the trigger on this set today.

Awesome! Good thing you got them on sale. I bought two of those sets as gifts when they were at that price last year.

[Trochu]

Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo

Awesome! Good thing you got them on sale. I bought two of those sets as gifts when they were at that price last year.

At the full $170.00, I may have poked around Halfords and bought two or three individual Victorinox and made my own set. On sale at $100.00, seems like a pretty tough deal to beat though.

[Lefty Bryan]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/15565...sman-knife-set

You're welcome

I was going to say when I got the set I was sure it was only $100. Nice post with link to a great deal on an awesome set - just need to add a cleaver.


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[macee]

Originally Posted by Trochu

Appreciate it. Pulled the trigger on this set today.

Bought the same set can't beat that price in my option just hoping to get a chance to use them this year.

[KGB]

Got one today also, thanks for the tip! Now I need to shoot a deer or 2….

[HyperMOA]

Originally Posted by Trochu

Appreciate it. Pulled the trigger on this set today.

You won't be disappointed my set has cut up more critters than I care to remember.

[Rook]

Only thing I've added to mine is in 25 yrs is a 12" butcher knife to cut those large steaks.

[old dog]

Have had a set forever and bought several of the curved 6” filleting knives as well as they r used the most. As previously mentioned