Cut, trim, and slice like a pro with our collection of BBQ knives. From trimming brisket to slicing ribs, these durable, sharp blades are built for serious cooks.
Messermeister Chef's Edge-Guard - 6"
Sale price$7.95
Messermeister Black Birds Beak Parer with Matching Sheath - 2.5"
Sale price$7.95
Messermeister Slicer Edge-Guard - 10"
Sale price$7.95
Messermeister Slicer Edge-Guard - 8"
Sale price$6.95
Messermeister Parer Edge-Guard - 4"
Sale price$4.95
Frequently Asked Questions
Two blades cover almost everything: a long slicer, usually 10 to 12 inches, for cutting clean slices across brisket and pork, and a flexible boning or trimming knife for removing fat caps, silver skin, and membrane. Add a sturdy chef's knife for general prep and a cleaver if you break down larger cuts, and your kit is complete for years.
A slicing knife has a long, narrow blade designed to glide through a finished brisket in one or two strokes, which keeps the slices neat and the bark intact. A chef's knife is shorter and taller for rocking cuts on a board, so it is the wrong tool for slicing a 14-inch brisket flat. Use the chef's knife for prep and the slicer for serving, and your presentation steps up immediately.
Hone the edge with a few passes on a steel before each session and give the knife a proper sharpening a couple of times a year, more if you cut often. High carbon steel holds a keener edge longer than softer stainless, which is why serious cooks favor it, but it asks for a little care: wipe it dry after use and store it where the edge cannot knock against other blades.
No, and this is the one habit worth breaking. Dishwasher heat, detergent, and jostling dull the edge, can rust the steel, and split wood handles over time. Hand wash a good knife in warm soapy water, dry it right away, and it will outlast anything you could run through a machine. The thirty seconds of hand washing protects a tool you will own for decades.
Keep blades from banging into each other, which is what dulls and chips edges in a crowded drawer. A magnetic strip, a knife block, or individual blade guards all work well, and many of the sets we carry come with their own storage block. Storing knives properly is half the battle in keeping them sharp.
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.