Butcher & Breaking 刀 10 吋 | Quantum 1 系列 | Dalstrong ©

The 10-inch blade feels perfectly balanced, and the nitrogen-treated steel holds that initial edge through a whole weekend of breaking down briskets. I noticed the D3 sharpening angle makes precise cuts feel almost effortless, even through cartilage. Only wish the handle had a bit more texture when

The 10-inch length is perfect for breaking down larger cuts, and the edge out of the box was scary sharp—I could slice through tendon without any sawing. It held that bite through a whole day of prepping, which is more than I can say for my old German knife.

This blade’s nitrogen-treated steel feels noticeably harder than my old chef’s knife, and the 8-12° edge came out of the box screaming sharp. Sliced through a whole pork shoulder breakdown without needing a single touch-up.