9 Best Butcher Knives (Review) in 2020

Getting straight into our review with a goodie, this is certainly a top rated butcher’s knife and well deserving of today’s Best Choice accolade! What we love about this Ontario 10-inch knife is that you really can use it both inside and outside the home; it’s that versatile and dependable.  As such it makes the most excellent choice whether you are a professional or just a budding and very enthusiastic amateur. The 711 Hickory as they’ve named it, does a great job at chopping as well as skinning and you can even carry out some light camping style machete duties thanks to that no-nonsense design and supreme functionality. That doesn’t make it the prettiest of knives, but it certainly is durable and dependable and has been forged from high-quality steel. We don’t actually mind the way it looks. It’s definitely not a knife that we would shy away from proudly displaying in our kitchen. The great thing about the Ontario Hickory knife though is that affordable price, especially when you consider exactly what you are getting for your money. Due to the fact that it does have a wooden handle, you will need to regularly oil it to ensure it stays in premium condition and avoid too much contact with water. The blade is sharp and long, reasonably priced and has a beautiful ergonomic designed handle. It’s our Best Choice, and hopefully, you will appreciate it too. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best steak knives.

Coming up next from Update International we have a heavy duty 11-inch forged Butcher’s knife that has been manufactured to exacting standards in the USA. It’s a popular choice for many restaurants and professional chef’s as well as being increasingly used by home cooks keen to finesse their knife skills and add some serious meat weaponry to their home arsenal! It’s a fabulous knife for chopping up large portion of meat because of how robust and durable it is. It features a hand-honed fully forged blade with a superior straight edge that’s been constructed from a durable blend of high-carbon stainless steel with high carbon molybdenum vanadium steel. All of that power combined with a strong and pointed tip means you will have no problems carving through steaks, cutting up large roasts and also chopping up thick sides and pieces of varying meats.  All of that precision steel needs a reliable and comfortable handle to better direct it, and with the Update International, you are getting a slip-resistant black plastic handle made from POM which is fully ergonomic. The shape perfectly contours to the shape of your hand for a smooth yet firm grip and it also happens to be fully bacteria resistant. Additionally covered by a 5-year limited warranty, a knife from Update International is backed by quality assurances as set by the Underwriters Laboratories food safety regulations so you can trust that you are getting only a premium product. If you need a reliable tool to cut meat, make sure you also check our meat cleavers review.

Anyone who knows their blades will be familiar already with the Victorinox brand so it should come as little surprise that they have made it firmly onto our Best Butcher Knife list. When it comes to the business of sharp and reliable blades, they are hard to beat. If you’ve not already invested in some Victorinox silverware for your arsenal then what are you waiting for? This Granton Edge knife could be just the recommendation to get your love affair with the brand kick-started.  One of the best things about this blade is how well it handles. It has a long yet slightly curved designed handle that allows for an exceptionally secure and steady grip. The blade itself is sharp. Super sharp even, with the edges going all the way to meet the handle. This means it stays sharper for longer, you need to exert less pressure and tension, and therefore you get less wrist and hand fatigue. It’s an excellent choice for displaying a range of impressive knife skills, handling everything from cutting to quartering and slicing with ease. Whether you are working with fish, beef or any other type of meat, it’s more than up to the job. With a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects too, you’ve really got nothing to lose. Great quality, easy to clean and maintain and ergonomically designed for your comfort and convenience. We’ve reviewed knife sharpeners as well, so you can sharpen any knife in your kitchen.

For our next top rated butcher knife, we’re hopping over to see what manufacturer Rada has to offer. We’ve awarded this one our Best Value seal of approval today on account of its exceptional price and its solid performance. Engineered from surgical grade steel, it’s guaranteed to stay sharp for a very long time. It’s better suited to light domestic culinary occasions rather than hunting, gathering and skinning a rabbit for a campsite stove! It’s lightweight, relatively small and also dishwasher friendly so an excellent choice for a home kitchen. At 7-inches rather than the 10-inch blades that some of our other Butcher Knives have, this is perfect for those of you with more delicate hands or who need to really get in and work into small spaces. While you won’t be able to handle big game, it’s great for fish and poultry plus it also works well on potatoes and vegetables too, so that gives it more versatility to be used an everyday knife. Made from aluminum, it is a little on the thin side but if you are looking for an easy to handle, sharp and affordable Butcher Knife then this Old Fashioned from Rada could tick all your boxes without breaking the bank. Love this product? Check out our review of the best electric knives for our top picks.

Our next knife recommendation for today is great whether you are an enthusiastic home chef or even fancy yourself as a bit of a pro. Its fashioned in the straight blade edge style and is the perfect shape, size and also flexibility to cut all types of meats. Constructed from superior quality industrial strength and grade materials, the UltraSource has proven to be a popular hit with butchers and BBQ enthusiasts as well as general cooks alike on account of its ability to effortlessly cut through steaks and briskets. Its been through what the manufacturer describes as a cryogenic process which means it’s incredibly hard, strong and has a superb lifespan. It features a cimeter style, exceedingly sharp blade that provides lots of versatility and can be used on game and fish as well as poultry and meat. It comes with an ergonomic textured handle that is slip-resistant, and while the bright orange color may not be to everyone’s personal preference, it’s certainly a show stopper. Besides the color though, what else makes the handle stand out is that it’s well balanced and protective finger bolsters which are conveniently located either side to ensure a good firm grip. Overall the knife has a seamless blade design which is especially noteworthy as it means its super easy to clean and maintain and also won’t harbor any unwanted bacteria. Available to purchase in two options, either straight or Cimeter which is the one we’ve reviewed today, your UltraSource knife should stay clean and super sharp for a long time as long as you hand clean it and regularly sharpen with a whetstone. Our handy guide to the best bread knives features more great products like this.

Our next professional knife comes from the Wusthof Pro collection and is their Cimeter style Butcher Knife. It’s been specially designed to deal with the tough but regular day to day demands of a professional style kitchen and expertly constructed in Solingen, Germany. With superior quality as well as technologically advanced processes going into a Wusthof knife you would be forgiven for thinking that they might be out of your price bracket but they are actually reasonably affordable. With a Wusthof knife in hand, you too can channel your inner pro-chef and be confidently carving and boning meats like a Pro. This version is 10-inches long and has a large curved blade that can effortlessly slice through large briskets, juice sirloins or even a roasted suckling pig. It also perfectly handles more delicate and thin slicing of ham and poultry too — an incredibly durable and sharp knife that is really versatile. Be sure to also check out our list of the best meat grinders for more great items like this.

Anyone who knows anything about knives will be familiar with the prestigious brand that is Global, so it will be fairly apparent why we chose them as our Premium Choice. It’s not just because the price tags are on the more expensive side that they are premium! Rather, it’s down to the fact that they really do produce stunningly crafted and superbly engineered, precision knives. This Butcher Knife from their extensive collection is no exception and is in fact exquisitely made and nothing short of sensational. It’s the perfect knife for professionals and amateurs alike and can be found in many a home and kitchen around the world. Forged in Japan from the very finest Cromova 18 stainless steel, this 7-inch blade isn’t the longest one on our review today but it certainly has plenty of resistance. The blade itself contains a proprietary blend of 10-percent chromium mixed with molybdenum alongside vanadium to give it a perfect edge that is retained over time. We’ve mentioned lightweight blades, but this one is much thicker and heavier than most other Butcher Knives and has a long tapered point which provides it with unsurpassed performance and cutting power. It makes effortless work of all slicing situations. That heavyweight design is entirely purposeful as it makes cutting through thicker meats like roasts and rib-eyes a breeze. The hollow handle design is actually then filled with sand to deliver the perfect balance and hold for optimal control. Working with a Global knife really is a joy and a privilege and if you get the opportunity to own one we’d encourage you to go for it! Even down to the special signature dimple pattern on the slip-resistant handle, everything about this knife is top drawer. This also makes a great gift for foodies in your life.

Our next top rating knife comes from Mercer Culinary and is there Cimeter style Butcher Knife with its Granton edge. It’s the perfect knife for carving and slicing up whole hams, and large turkeys and joints of meat so makes a great addition to a family kitchen. It has been precision forged from a piece of high-carbon German manufactured stainless steel which is what gives it that superior durability and strength under pressure. It additionally features a tapered ground edge which makes it much easier to get a cleaner and more accurate chopping and slicing results. The handle is ergonomically designed as you would imagine and features Santoprene for a comfortable and non-slip grip even if you using your knife in wet conditions. It’s sturdy, well balanced, super sharp and will hold its edge for a long time. A great choice if you are looking to invest in a new Butcher Knife. For those who love to eat and prepare their food by themselves, this knife is a lifesaver.

Our final product featured in this Best Butcher Knife review is actually three products in one. It’s a combination set from Dexter and comes with everything you should ever need to carve, slice and bone like a total pro in the kitchen. All the handles on these kitchen knives are made from high impact, slip-resistant white POM which means they are easy to manage and also to maintain. You get a flexible boning knife, separate meat trimming knife as well as a specialist steak knife. You will become a master of knife skills with this Dexter Russell 3  Piece Butcher set in your cutlery top drawer.