When the grill's fired up and the drinks are cold, the last thing you want is to fight with your tools. The right knife can be the difference between clumsy prep and effortless BBQ confidence.
Whether you're trimming fat off a steak, breaking down ribs, or slicing brisket for the crowd, here are the best grilling knives to keep in your summer arsenal.
Onyx II Damascus Steel 12" Slicer
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This blade glides through brisket and pork shoulder like a dream. With 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel and a Hitachi SLD core, it combines cutting power with show-stopping design.
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Blade Length: 12 inches
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Blade Width: 1.77 inches
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Steel: Damascus with SLD core
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Handle: Fortified black G10
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Best For: Brisket, tri-tip, roasts
Grizzly Series 8" Chef Knife
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Built tough with a rosewood handle and full-tang design, this blade is a BBQ workhorse. From chopping fresh herbs to prepping kebabs, it’s your go-to for versatility and control.
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Blade Length: 8 inches
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Width: 2.2 inches
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Steel: 430 stainless with Hitachi SLD edge
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Handle: Full tang rosewood with TCG bolster
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Best For: General grilling prep, herbs, meats, vegetables
Nomad Series Cleaver
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This blade looks like a work of art and performs like a beast. With its hand-forged stainless steel blade and mountain-inspired handle, it’s built for power and precision.
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Blade Length: 8 inches
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Blade Width: 3.1 inches
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Thickness: 0.2 inches
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Handle: Burl wood and epoxy resin
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Best For: Breaking down larger cuts, root veggies, bone-in meat
Dynasty Series Nakiri
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Perfect for slicing summer vegetables for skewers, slaws, or side salads. The Nakiri’s straight edge and San Mai steel core offer clean cuts with no bruising.
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Blade Length: 7 inches
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Blade Width: 2 inches
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Thickness: 0.1 inch
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Handle: Carbonized rosewood
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Best For: Vegetables, herbs, clean chopping
Kaiju 6" Talon
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This curved utility knife is great for detailed tasks like trimming fat, peeling garlic, or cleaning up presentation before the meat hits the plate.
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Blade Length: 6 inches
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Blade Thickness: 3 mm
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Handle: Black Pakkawood
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Steel: San Mai with SLD core
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Best For: Trimming, slicing, finesse work
Final Tip:
Keep a good honing steel nearby and wipe your blade between tasks to keep things sharp, clean, and safe. The better your blade, the better the bite.
