{"product_id":"hellfang-5-hand-forged-butcher-knife","title":"Hellfang 5\" Hand Forged Butcher Knife, Small Meat Trimming Knife, High Carbon Steel, Full Tang, Hardwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hellfang is a 5\" hand forged butcher knife, the compact one in the lineup. It is built for trimming and close in work, the jobs where a big cleaver gets clumsy and a paring knife feels flimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven on a small blade we keep the Serbian style of forging. The high carbon steel is hammered to shape rather than stamped from a sheet, and the raw forge finish is left on the upper blade above a polished edge. A full tang runs the length of the hardwood handle and is held with steel pins, so the knife feels solid in the hand for its size. It looks like it came straight off the anvil, because it did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the Trim Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it to strip silverskin off a tenderloin, trim the fat cap on a brisket before it goes in the smoker, clean up a rack of ribs, or portion chicken. The short blade gives you control when you are working the tip along a seam. At camp it takes care of everyday prep, from onions to sausages, and takes up almost no room in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not meant for chopping. When you need to go through joints, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-forged-butcher-cleaver-rosewood\"\u003e7.5\" Hand Forged Butcher Cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e. Other blades for trimming and portioning live in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butcher-knives\"\u003ebutcher knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" hand forged high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw forge finish, polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimming, detail butchering, camp cooking, everyday prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery pitmaster already owns a big knife. Few own a good small one, which makes the Hellfang an easy gift for Father's Day or a birthday. It suits the hunter who trims his own venison, and it fits in a Christmas stocking. Add the butcher cleaver and you have a two knife gift that covers the whole cook. More options are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash it and dry it right away. Wipe a light coat of food safe oil on the blade before you put it away. No dishwasher, no soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 5 inch butcher knife big enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor trimming and detail work, yes. That is the point of it. For breaking down big cuts, pair it with a cleaver or a longer butcher knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for brisket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor trimming the fat cap and cleaning up the flat before the cook, yes. For slicing the finished brisket you want a long slicer from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbq-knives\"\u003eBBQ knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The edge is polished and ready for trim work out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry it straight after washing and keep a thin coat of food safe oil on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrimming a fat cap and stripping silverskin are the Hellfang's daily work, and a cleaver takes over at the joints. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/meat-cleaver-vs-butcher-knife\"\u003ebutcher knife or meat cleaver\u003c\/a\u003e guide explains where one job ends and the other starts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232636338396,"sku":"XCC-108","price":116.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_kluwj3kluwj3kluw.png?v=1784859176","url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com.au\/products\/hellfang-5-hand-forged-butcher-knife","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}