Every Home Cook Should Buy Butcher Knives

Mega Boutique’s high quality butcher knives for sale will take your prepping and cooking to the next level.

For all home cooks and budding chefs, taking ownership of and mastering the art of meat preparation can be extremely satisfying. Learning the techniques required to chop, slice and prepare your own protein allows you to cook with cuts of meat that are the exact thickness and shape you need to a create a dish that is truly your own. As with any kitchen cutting task, using the right tool for the job will give you the best results and help keep your safer in the kitchen. From premium quality Asian knives to a value for money Dexter Russell butcher knife, purchase your knives online now.

Are There Different Types of Butcher Knives?

Nothing compares to the power and precision of a high quality butcher knife, but there are actually few different types that should be utilised for different techniques and applications. 

Traditional Butcher Knives

Featuring a wide blade with a small curve at the tip, these knives can be used for a wide variety of meat cutting tasks from breaking down a chicken to trimming, slicing, and even skinning larger cuts.

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Cleavers

The iconic knife that most people think of when they refer to butcher knives, cleavers are a large knife that has a blade with a very distinctive, rectangular shape. It’s large, robust blade allows for the user to apply brute force to a tough task, such as splitting up bones or cutting up thick chunks of meat. 

Skinning Knives

With its curved blade permitting a seamless cutting motion, effortlessly skin anything from pork and deer to delicate fish and seafood. With a global reputation for being one of the best, the Dexter Russell skinner knife is available in our online store, purchase yours online now.

Breaking Knives

Specifically used for breaking down carcasses into smaller cuts, the long, curved blade makes it easy to achieve a clean cut and due to their small size, they’re also quite useful in trimming excess fat. 

Boning Knives

Used to get the bone out of the piece of meat, boning knives can feature either a straight or curved blade, with a curved blade being the most versatile, as it can also be used for skinning, trimming, and slicing small pieces. 

What to Look for in the Best Butcher Knife?

Whether you’re purchasing them individually or as part of a knife set, you might be wondering how to choose the best butcher knife? Here’s a few things to look out for:

The Blade - the blade should be sturdy, thick and made of high carbon steel for superior strength and durability, this will allow for smooth slicing regardless of how tough or thick the meat is. Good quality butcher knives have a curved blade that is designed specifically to slice through meat, rather than tear through it and is considerably heavy to enable cutting through sinew, cartilage, skin, and sometimes even bone. Look for a full tang blade as this will bring more power and stability to your slicing. 

The Handle - often overlooked, yet critically important, the handle should be optimised for safety and comfort. A rubberised or textured wooden surface will help to avoid it sliding from your grasp when things get slippery, while an ergonomic design that fits the contours of your hand will ensure your butcher knife feels like a seamless extension to your hand.

Shop Butcher Knives Online Now

If you are serious about cooking and want to hone your butchery and food preparation skills, the team at Mega Boutique can help you select the ideal butcher knives and knife sharpeners to suit your individual needs and budget. Contact us to speak with our knife specialists today or purchase yours through our online store now. With fast shipping and easy returns, whether you are after a Dexter Russell steak knife or a Victorinox Swibo butchers knife, shop with confidence now.