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BREAKING BUTCHER KNIFE - BLACK
$375.00
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SKU: breaking-butcher-knife-black
Overview
Built for demanding butchering work, this knife is aimed at hunters and meat processors who need a controlled tool for breaking down large animals and handling tough cuts. Its highly upswept trailing point blade and all-belly profile are designed for long, continuous slicing motions, while the full tang construction supports the kind of strength and stability serious processing tasks require. The G10 handle is shaped for comfort and control during extended use, making it suitable for field dressing an elk or working through larger cuts in a commercial setting.
Why Hunters Choose the Culinary
Highly Upswept
Trailing point blade supports long,
Full Tang
Construction adds strength for demanding
Ergonomically Designed
G10 handle is built for
Developed Bearded
The Bearded Butchers, blending butchering
Suited Breaking
Down large animals, including elk,
Key Features
- Developed with Scott and Seth Perkins, The Bearded Butchers, for professional butchering and serious hunting tasks.
- Highly upswept trailing point blade supports long, continuous cuts through large pieces of meat.
- All-belly design is made for breaking down large animals and slicing tough cuts.
- Full tang construction adds strength and control for demanding processing work.
- Ergonomically designed G10 handle is built for comfort during extended use.
- Suitable for processing an elk in the field or breaking down sides of beef commercially.
Best Used For
- Processing large game such as elk, where long, continuous cuts are needed during breakdown.
- Professional butchers handling large cuts of meat in commercial or high-volume settings.
- Hunters who want a dedicated knife for breaking down big animals after the harvest.
- Users prioritizing comfort, strength, and control during demanding meat-processing tasks.
Specifications
| Handle Material | G10 |
|---|---|
| Blade Shape | Highly upswept trailing point |
| Construction | Full tang |
| Design | All-belly design |
| Long Description | Where Power Meets Precision. Meet the Breaking Butcher, Montana Knife Company’s answer to the demands of professional butchers and serious hunters. Developed in partnership with Scott and Seth Perkins, aka The Bearded Butchers, this knife combines centuries-old butchering wisdom with modern materials and ergonomics. The result is a tool that excels at breaking down large animals and slicing through tough cuts with unprecedented ease. Its highly upswept trailing point blade and all-belly design allow for long, continuous cuts through large pieces of meat. The full tang construction and ergonomically designed G10 handle provide the comfort, strength, and control needed for demanding tasks. Whether you’re processing an elk in the field or breaking down sides of beef in a commercial setting, you can rely on the Breaking Butcher. |
| Partnercollaboration | Scott and Seth Perkins (The Bearded Butchers) |
| Short Description | Where Power Meets Precision. Meet the Breaking Butcher, Montana Knife Company’s answer to the demands of professional butchers and serious hunters. |
| Use Case | Breaking down large animals and slicing through tough cuts |
Pros
- Highly upswept trailing point blade supports long, continuous cuts through large pieces of meat
- Full tang construction adds strength for demanding butchering and field processing tasks
- Ergonomically designed G10 handle is built for comfort and control during extended use
- Developed with The Bearded Butchers, blending butchering experience with modern materials
- Suited for breaking down large animals, including elk, and commercial meat processing
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The knife is purpose-built for breaking down large animals and tough cuts, so it is more specialized than a general-purpose hunting knife.
- Its highly upswept trailing point and all-belly profile are optimized for long, continuous cuts, which may be less versatile for tasks that call for a straighter edge geometry.
- The full tang construction and G10 handle are designed for demanding work, but the knife’s size and intended use make it a more task-specific tool than a compact field option.
- At this price point, it is a premium purchase best justified by frequent processing work rather than occasional use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Boning knife
- Breaking knife
- Skinning knife
- Field processing knife
Suggested Accessories
- Knife sheath
- Cutting board
- Knife sharpener
- Knife storage case
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Breaking Butcher designed to do?
It is designed for breaking down large animals and slicing through tough cuts, with a focus on long, continuous cuts through large pieces of meat.
Is this knife intended for field use or only for commercial butchering?
The description says it is suited for both, including processing an elk in the field and breaking down sides of beef in a commercial setting.
What blade shape does the Breaking Butcher use?
It features a highly upswept trailing point blade with an all-belly design.
What handle and construction details are provided?
The knife is described as having full tang construction and an ergonomically designed G10 handle.
Was this knife developed with any outside input?
Yes. It was developed in partnership with Scott and Seth Perkins, also known as The Bearded Butchers.