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Saw a guy at a farmer's market in Portland trimming brisket with a curved blade instead of straight
He swore by it for getting into the deckle without waste, but I've been using a straight knife for 12 years and never had a problem. Which side are you on for trimming brisket, curved or straight blade?
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jordanl821d ago
That curved blade might work for some, but twelve years of clean trimming tells me my straight knife knows its job just fine.
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rosek441d ago
The 12 year thing is interesting because I've been doing this for about 8 years at home and 3 years helping a buddy at his BBQ joint on weekends. Have you ever actually tried a curved blade for a full packer, or are you just going on principle? Because I was ALL straight knife until I borrowed a curved Victorinox from a guy who does competition briskets and he showed me how the curve lets you follow the fat cap contour WAY better around the point. I'm not saying switch forever, but I am saying it changed my mind after one try. What's your actual objection to the curve? Is it just habit or did you have a bad experience with one?
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