Every butcher needs reliable, high-quality tools to help them get their job done efficiently. Arguably, one of the most essential tools a butcher can have at their disposal is a great knife - or more so, a couple of great knives. After all, how can you produce premium cuts of meat without premium tools like butcher's knives?

At Butchers Equipment Warehouse, we understand that dependable kitchen tools are just as necessary as quality ingredients, so we’ve put together a list of the top three knives that we think every butcher should have in their kit in 2024.

 

Giesser 9" butchers cleaver

Every butcher needs a reliable meat cleaver in their culinary arsenal, and the Giesser meat cleaver is the epitome of quality and functionality for the modern culinarian. With its 9" blade and weight of 1.04kg, this cleaver boasts the perfect balance of heft and precision required for a variety of cutting tasks. Giesser cleavers offer exceptional cutting-edge retention and durability and are built from first-grade chromoly steel. Through vacuum heat treatment, a cutting-edge hardening technology, these cleavers achieve a remarkable Rockwell hardness rating of 56 HRC, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and resilience.

What's more, the manual finish guarantees a razor-sharp edge, ready to tackle any heavy-duty cutting job with ease. With its polyoxymethylene handle and three individual securing rivets, the Giesser meat cleaver provides a secure and comfortable grip, allowing you to manoeuvre through even the toughest meats effortlessly.

 

Victorinox 16cm filleting knife - flexi blade - rosewood handle

Every butcher needs the Victorinox 16cm filleting knife in their toolkit. This knife offers precision and versatility with its flexible 16cm blade, allowing you to navigate around bones and joints effortlessly during meat filleting. Crafted by the renowned Swiss brand Victorinox, the knife boasts a high-quality stainless steel blade that ensures exceptional durability, edge retention, and resistance to corrosion. Its beautiful traditional rosewood handle, securely riveted, provides a comfortable grip for extended use without causing fatigue. With its combination of precision, durability, and ergonomic design, the Victorinox filleting knife is an essential tool for butchers, enabling you to deliver high-quality cuts of meat to your customers.

 

F Dick 7” wide boning knife

The F. Dick 7” boning knife is a prime example of a must-have piece of equipment. Crafted to a superior standard in Germany, F. Dick knives are renowned for their quality and durability, making them trusted by professionals worldwide. The F. Dick ErgoGrip series, in particular, is designed to meet the highest standards of hygiene and ergonomic comfort, ensuring fatigue-free working even during long hours of use. With its top-quality construction and ergonomic design, the F. Dick boning knife is an indispensable tool for every butcher, allowing for precise and efficient meat processing while maintaining hygiene standards in professional work environments like your butcher shop.

At Butchers Equipment Warehouse, we're dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality butcher knives available on the market - which is why we source our products from all over the world. Take a look at our website to check our reliable and durable range of products, or feel free to reach out to our experts at 01254 427721 for any assistance - we're always happy to help!