The difference a new steel makes on a whole brisket trim

I switched from my old 10-inch antique knife to a brand new Victorinox breaking knife about 2 months ago. The old one was sharpened so many times the blade had a curve to it. First brisket I trimmed with the new steel was night and day - took me from 12 minutes down to about 7, and I left way more fat cap on. Anyone else notice a huge jump when you upgrade your main knife?

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kai4632mo ago

lol took me from "uh oh where's my knife" to "look at me go" in one swap.

terry_walker2mo ago

Bet you'd change your tune if that knife was actually needed, @kai463.

barnes.shane13d ago

Right there with you @kai463, had a similar moment where a cheap folder went from "I guess I'll carry this" to getting me out of a real sticky situation with a stuck gate latch. Changed my whole outlook on having a blade handy, honestly.