--- product_id: 36905778 title: "Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite" brand: "dalstrong" price: "R4374" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/36905778-dalstrong-12-inch-brisket-slicing-and-carving-knife-gladiator-elite store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 12" German steel blade 56+ HRC hardness for edge retention Full-tang forged G10 handle Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite **Brand:** dalstrong **Price:** R4374 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Slice like a pro, carve like a legend. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite by dalstrong - **How much does it cost?** R4374 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/36905778-dalstrong-12-inch-brisket-slicing-and-carving-knife-gladiator-elite) ## Best For - dalstrong enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dalstrong brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ergonomic Command:** Triple-riveted G10 handle offers a secure, slip-resistant grip even under heat - β€’ **Unmatched Durability:** Forged German HC steel at 56+ HRC holds sharpness through marathon carving sessions - β€’ **Effortless Long Slices:** 12" Granton edge blade covers brisket, turkey & roasts in one smooth stroke - β€’ **Ready for Gifting & Use:** Comes with PerfectFit sheath, gift box & dedicated customer support for peace of mind - β€’ **Precision Air-Pocket Tech:** Granton hollow-ground edge prevents drag & tearing for deli-thin perfection ## Overview The Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife features a high-carbon German steel blade with 56+ Rockwell hardness, designed for long, clean slices of brisket, turkey, and roasts. Its Granton edge reduces food drag, while the full-tang forged construction and triple-riveted G10 handle ensure durability and a secure grip. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and holiday hosts, it includes a protective sheath and gift-ready packaging backed by Dalstrong’s customer support. ## Description Headquartered in Tampa Bay and Toronto, Dalstrong brings original culinary design to the world of BBQ. We create knives, tools and chef gear for people who make time for the fire, the food and the company. ## Features - Carve larger cuts: A 12-inch blade provides reach for slicing brisket, roast beef, ham and turkey with long carving strokes. - Granton blade: Recesses along the blade help reduce food adhesion as you portion cooked meats for serving. - Dedicated slicing profile: The long, narrow blade supports thin slices, whether you are serving smoked meat or carving a holiday roast. - German steel construction: A full-tang blade and triple-riveted G10 handle provide a connected grip for guiding each cut. - Store between meals: Includes a fitted protective sheath to cover the blade after use, plus Dalstrong gift packaging. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B01LWK7VIU | | Best Sellers Rank | #77,453 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #39 in Carving Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Bladelength | 12 inches | | Brand Name | Dalstrong | | Color | Black | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,706) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00643307965247 | | Handle Material | G10 | | Included Components | Slicing knife (12"), PerfectFit sheath, gift box | | Item Highlight | Granton Edge, German Steel, Black G10 Handle, Full Tang, Roasts and Turkey, Sheath Included | | Item Length | 12 inches | | Item Type Name | Slicing knife | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Dalstrong Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | Gs-12-slicer | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Dalstrong 70-day Money Back | | Material Type | German Steel | | Model Number | Gs-12-slicer | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Size | 12" | | Upc | 643307965247 | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Dalstrong - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** G10 ## Images ![Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KDQINmTJL.jpg) ![Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hpYx3KyrL.jpg) ![Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71h-3-OdVmL.jpg) ![Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JLA5BtymL.jpg) ![Dalstrong 12-Inch Brisket Slicing and Carving Knife, Gladiator Elite - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wra0dbDsL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do you sharpen this?** A: In terms of sharpening, whetstones are the BEST way, although they require a little skill, but scary sharp edges are easily attainable. We would advise 1000 grit and 6000 grit, although you can also go even finer. Soak the 6000 grit side in water for less time than the 1000 grit. Here is a good resource on how to do this, including suggestions on motioning the proper angle: http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/howtosharpen.html **Q: Is this a carving knife or a bread knife - shows "Bread Knife" when looking at the descriptions on the left of picture** A: Thank you for your interest. This Gladiator Series 12-in knife is a carving knife (but there's no reason you can't use it for bread too if you want). **Q: Is it dish washer safe?** A: Thank you for your question. Here are some tips for care and maintenance for your knife: Best to wash by hand with a small amount of detergent. Dry immediately with an absorbent towel. Don’t use soaps with citrus or bleach extracts as they can promote corrosion. Never leave any amount of staying water as corrosion can eventually occur, weakening the blade. Do not recommend placing in the dishwasher- heavy jet streams, flying debris and harsh chemicals can push blade against other items, causing damage. Best stored dry in the included sheath when not in use. Never attempt to force a cut by twisting blade or prying. Avoid cutting frozen foods, shelled animals and products with hard components (coconut, bone). The softer cutting surface is recommended, such as wood, plastic, and bamboo. Glass, granite, marble, and ceramic may dull blade quickly. You can also condition the handles with olive oil or tung oil to keep them smooth and looking new. **Q: What is the country of manufacture for this brand of knives?** A: Thank you for your question. Our knives are painstakingly assembled by expert blades smiths in a state-of-the-art facility within YangJiang, China (a city renowned for knife crafting for nearly 1500 years). We use premium materials from different locations depending on the product (for example, our Shogun & Phantom Series uses steel made in Japan, and our Gladiator Series uses steel made in Germany and handles made of pakkawood from Spain.) We are thus able to achieve exceptional quality but keep the costs of our knives lower for our customers. We offer unparalleled quality AND support at pure value pricing. If these were produced in Japan the costs would be significantly higher. Our Chinese factory proudly stands head and shoulders above all others in YangJiang, as our artisans (and lead foreman specifically) are on a personal mission to prove to the world Chinese quality can be world-class. Our products go through rigorous processes, with unparalleled attention and care given to each blade. We are so confident in the quality of our knives we offer an industry record-length 120-day full money back guarantee (including the shipping) and a limited lifetime warranty. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comfortable, well balanced, flexible, and slices without drag *by on Reviewed in the United States January 2, 2017* I use my chef's knife for just about everything, but it's not the best tool for carving turkeys or large roasts so this Christmas I finally got myself a carving knife, and what a difference having the right tool for the job makes! Thinner and a lot longer than my chef's knife, this carving knife has a long narrow blade that tapers to a fine edge that's perfect for slicing large hams, roasts, and that huge Thanksgiving turkey. The long straight blade allows me to use horizontal strokes rather than downward pressure when carving so I can get straight even slices from the largest of roasts, and the divots along the edge keep the food from sticking so there's no drag.The handle is comfortable to hold and the knife feels well balanced. The blade is moderately flexible which lets me follow the curvature of a carcass to get around the bones. It has an extremely sharp edge, a well-balanced, comfortable handle, and plenty of flexibility. Thick or thin slices, hot or cold meat it didn't matter. This carving knife produces long straight cuts without having to saw into foods making for a beautiful presentation.It's razor sharp right out of the box of course, and it will probably stay that way for a long time unless you do a LOT of roasts and use it frequently in which case it will need to be sharpened. I notice that the divots don't go all the way to the edge though, so it will be easy to sharpen whenever it finally needs to be.If you like roasts or ham, get this knife because it makes like so much easier than trying to slice with anything else. It even comes with a sheath for storage between use which is nice. Personally, I always hand wash knives like this and dry them with a towel before putting them away. Never ever in the dishwasher! Anyhow, the bottom line is this is a terrific knife for the job and very reasonably priced for the quality too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This knife is beautiful! *by on Reviewed in the United States September 6, 2018* So right away, it's worth noting that this knife is beautiful. Quality materials and craftsmanship are immediately apparent from the moment you take it out of the box (which itself is pretty nice too). Seriously, you almost want to put this on display.Weight is good, it feels pretty well balanced for something this long (again, a good sign that shortcuts weren't taken when constructing the handle or selecting materials).It comes with a sheath for the blade, which is a plus (other brands offered sheaths, but require it to be purchased separately). Please don't order something like this and then jam it into a knife drawer - one, you'll damage the blade edge, and two, you'll end up cutting your finger tips off because this thing is SHARP.So far, I've used mine to trim a raw brisket and then to slice (after washing, of course) the cooked brisket. The blade easily slices through without tearing apart the meat at the grain. Definitely have to be careful to not get ahead of yourself and catch a finger, because the slice is almost effortless. I haven't tried it, but I imagine this would work well too with slicing bread, or pork/beef tenderloin or carving a turkey.I wish there was a matching carving fork to make a set, but this knife is great on its own. Very happy with this purchase! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic product, and Outstanding customer experience! *by on Reviewed in the United States January 10, 2019* I was excited to make this purchase based on the research I had done, the photos I had seen, other similar products I had seen or used and the reviews that I read about the Dalstrong Slicing Carving knife. I can tell you this -- when it arrived, everything I had anticipated was entirely accurate and my expectations were far exceeded! This knife is absolutely beautiful! It looks and feels amazing, and is razor sharp right out of the box -- which itself is equally impressive! This coupled with the customer experience of a personalized email thanking me for the purchase and informing me of how to contact them should I have any questions or issues regarding the product. By far one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon in a while. I simply cannot wait to use this knife on my next Brisket, Prime Rib, Turkey or Ham, but I am certain the experience will not disappoint! I purchased two similar carving knives (Dexter and Victorinox) at a very reputable Butcher Supply company recently, and they do not even compare with this product -- and they were both more expensive! Luckily, I was able to return one of them once this knife arrived, and I doubt the other will get much use now that I have my Dalstrong... I would highly recommend this product to anyone in the market for a large slicing/carving knife! You simply cannot make a better choice in my opinion. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dalstrong Slicing Knife - 12 inch - Gladiator Series Elite - Granton Edge - Forged High-Carbon German Steel- G10 Handle - Razor Sharp Carving Knife Gift - w/Sheath - Slicer - NSF Certified - DALSTRONG Meat Fork - 7 inch - "The Impaler" - Dual-Prong Carving & BBQ Fork - High Carbon Stainless Steel - G10 Garolite Handle - Professional Barbecue Carving Fork - Kitchen Utensils - DALSTRONG Honing Rod - 10 inch - Gladiator Series Elite - HC Stainless Steel - G10 Garolite Handle - Kitchen Knife Sharpener Chef Knife Polish Gift- Professional Honing Steel- NSF Certified --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/36905778-dalstrong-12-inch-brisket-slicing-and-carving-knife-gladiator-elite](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/36905778-dalstrong-12-inch-brisket-slicing-and-carving-knife-gladiator-elite) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-23*