Big Green Egg Brisket Knife

Premium stainless steel slicing knife. 30.5 cm blade with Granton edge. Designed for brisket, roasts, and large cuts. Includes blade cover. Ergonomic non-slip grip. On display at our Wetherill Park showroom.

A good brisket takes 12 to 16 hours of patience, charcoal, and careful temperature control. The last thing you want is to tear it apart with a knife that cannot hold a clean edge or bind halfway through the slice. The Big Green Egg Brisket Knife is built specifically for slicing large cuts of meat where blade length, edge retention, and a smooth draw through dense grain matter more than they do for general kitchen work.

We have used this knife on briskets cooked on both the Large and XL Big Green Eggs at our Wetherill Park showroom. The 30.5 cm blade gives enough length to slice through a full packer brisket in a single draw, and the Granton edge prevents the meat from sticking to the blade as you work through fattier sections. It is designed for the job, and it shows in how cleanly it performs when you are working through a properly rested brisket.

As a Big Green Egg Platinum Dealer, we stock the full range of Big Green Egg tools and accessories, including the Brisket Knife. This is one of the tools we recommend to anyone serious about getting the most out of their EGG, particularly if you are cooking whole briskets, large roasts, or anything where presentation and consistent slice thickness matter.

What You Get

• 1 x Big Green Egg Brisket Knife
• 30.5 cm (12") stainless steel blade
• Blade cover for safe storage
• Ergonomic non-slip comfort grip handle

Key Features

Premium stainless steel blade The 30.5 cm blade is made from premium stainless steel that holds an edge well and resists corrosion. Stainless steel requires less maintenance than carbon steel and will not discolour or rust when exposed to moisture from meat, fruit, or general kitchen use.

Granton edge The blade features a Granton edge, which refers to the oval scallops ground into both sides of the blade. These reduce the surface area contact between the knife and the food, allowing air pockets to form as you slice. This prevents meat from sticking to the blade, particularly when working through fatty sections of brisket or roasts where suction and friction otherwise slow the cut.

30.5 cm blade length for single-pass slicing The blade is long enough to slice through a full packer brisket or large roast in a single smooth draw. This matters for presentation and consistency. Short knives force you to saw back and forth, which tears the grain and produces uneven slices. A proper slicing knife this length allows you to work with the grain cleanly and maintain uniform thickness across each slice.

Blade cover included The knife comes with a fitted blade cover for safe storage in a drawer or knife roll. This protects both the blade edge and anyone reaching into storage, and is a practical inclusion for a knife of this length.

Ergonomic non-slip comfort grip The handle is designed with a non-slip grip that remains secure even when your hands are greasy or wet from handling meat. The ergonomic shape reduces hand fatigue during extended slicing sessions, which is relevant when you are working through multiple large cuts or preparing for a group.

Specifications

• Blade Material - Premium stainless steel
• Blade Length - 30.5 cm (12")
• Edge Type Granton edge (scalloped)
• Handle - Ergonomic non-slip comfort grip
• Included - Blade cover for safe storage

Why a Dedicated Slicing Knife Matters

Most kitchen knives are built for chopping, dicing, or general preparation work. A proper slicing knife is built for a different purpose: drawing a long, clean edge through cooked meat in a single pass without tearing, binding, or producing inconsistent slices.

The Big Green Egg Brisket Knife is designed for this specific task. The blade length, Granton edge, and weight distribution are optimised for slicing brisket, roasts, ham, and other large cuts where blade length and smooth release matter more than the precision required for finer knife work.

We have used this knife repeatedly on briskets cooked on our Large and XL Big Green Eggs, and the difference between using a dedicated slicing knife and using a standard chef's knife or carving knife is noticeable. The Brisket Knife produces cleaner slices with less effort, and the Granton edge prevents the blade from dragging or sticking as you work through the point and flat.

If you are cooking whole briskets, pork shoulders, prime rib, or other large roasts on your Big Green Egg, this is the knife to use when it comes time to slice and serve.

What Else Can You Use It For?

While the Big Green Egg Brisket Knife is designed for slicing large cuts of meat, the blade is also well-suited to other tasks that require a long, smooth edge:

• Slicing cakes into even layers
• Cutting sandwiches cleanly without crushing the bread
• Portioning smoked salmon, gravlax, or other cured fish
• Slicing roast turkey, ham, or leg of lamb

The Granton edge that prevents meat from sticking also works well with softer foods like cakes and layered sandwiches, where a standard knife blade would compress or tear rather than slice cleanly.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash the knife after each use with warm soapy water
• Dry immediately and thoroughly to prevent water spots or corrosion
• Do not put the knife in the dishwasher, as this dulls the blade and can damage the handle
• Store the knife in its blade cover when not in use
• Sharpen the blade as needed to maintain edge performance

Stainless steel holds an edge well but still requires periodic sharpening. A sharp blade requires less pressure to slice through meat, which reduces tearing and produces cleaner results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this knife only for brisket?

No. The Big Green Egg Brisket Knife is designed for slicing brisket, but it works equally well on roasts, ham, prime rib, pork shoulder, turkey, and any other large cut of meat that benefits from long, clean slices. It is also useful for slicing cakes and sandwiches.

What is a Granton edge and why does it matter?

A Granton edge refers to the oval scallops ground into both sides of the blade. These create air pockets between the blade and the food, which reduces sticking and allows the knife to release cleanly as you slice through fatty or dense sections of meat. It makes a noticeable difference when working through a full brisket or roast.

Can I sharpen this knife myself?

Yes. The stainless steel blade can be sharpened using a whetstone, honing rod, or knife sharpener. Keep the blade sharp for best performance.

Do you use this knife at your showroom?

Yes. We have used the Big Green Egg Brisket Knife on briskets cooked on our Large and XL Big Green Eggs at our Wetherill Park showroom. It performs exactly as it is designed to: clean, even slices with minimal effort and no binding.

Is this knife on display at your showroom?

Yes. The Big Green Egg Brisket Knife is on display at our Wetherill Park showroom alongside the full range of Big Green Egg tools and accessories. We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.