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Cut Throat Knives

Cut Throat Knives is a Melbourne bladesmith workshop founded by Aidan Mackinnon, who left a career in international development after a knife-making course in Ballarat. The team works from a studio in Coburg North, just up the road from us, making each kitchen knife by hand from high-carbon or stainless steel.

We stock three Cut Throat knives picked for BBQ cooks. The PitMaster 12" Brisket Slicing Knife has the length to cross a full brisket flat in one stroke. The Boning 6" Knife is for trimming fat caps, taking off silverskin and working around bones. The Chef 8" Knife is the all-rounder for prep and carving.

Put the PitMaster to work on our signature smoked brisket, sit it on a big board from our cutting boards range, and see more brisket knives. Free shipping over $149, or click & collect in Brunswick.

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Which Cut Throat knife for which job

  • Slicing brisket: The PitMaster 12" Brisket Slicing Knife. A long blade means one clean pull through the bark instead of sawing, which keeps slices intact and juicy.
  • Trimming before the cook: The Boning 6" Knife gets under fat caps and silverskin on brisket, pork shoulder and ribs, and works around joints when you break down a chook.
  • Everything else: The Chef 8" Knife does the prep: onions, herbs and salsa, plus carving smaller roasts and steaks.

Handmade knives, made to last

Cut Throat knives are made by hand in Coburg North, with one maker taking a knife from start to finish. The workshop uses high-carbon steel and stainless steel blades, and handles in a range of materials including timber and resin. A handmade knife is a buy-once tool, so it's worth looking after.

Care

Hand wash and dry straight after use. If your blade is high-carbon steel, it will develop a patina over time, and a light wipe of food-safe oil keeps rust away. Use a timber board, hone regularly and sharpen on a whetstone when the edge starts to drag. Store it in a sheath, knife roll or on a magnetic strip, not loose in a drawer.

FAQs

Where are Cut Throat Knives made?
Cut Throat Knives are handmade by bladesmiths at the Cut Throat workshop in Coburg North, Melbourne.

Who founded Cut Throat Knives?
Cut Throat Knives was founded by Melbourne bladesmith Aidan Mackinnon.

What is the best Cut Throat knife for brisket?
The PitMaster 12" Brisket Slicing Knife. It's long enough to slice through a whole brisket flat in one stroke.

What steel do Cut Throat Knives use?
Cut Throat makes blades from high-carbon steel or stainless steel, depending on the knife.

Where can I buy Cut Throat Knives in Melbourne?
The Que Club stocks Cut Throat Knives in Brunswick at 3-7 Syme Street, and online with delivery Australia-wide.