Brisket Knife in 52100 w/ Two Tone Micarta

A brisket knife is a specialized, long (10-14 inch), and narrow slicing knife designed to cut smoked brisket, roast, and large meats in a single, smooth stroke.

This brisket knife, forged from 52100 high carbon steel, is flat ground with a hand rubbed finish with forging marks and a tapered full tang. It is comfortable in the hand, lending itself to be an easy knife to use. The handle is assembled with antique ivory paper Micarta and black linen Micarta and a black G10 liner with a 1/4 inch mosaic pin and a 1/8 inch pin. Full tapered tang. 8 inch blade, 12 1/2  inches overall and 5/32 inch spine at the thickest. 52100 high carbon steel. Forged.

It comes with a black zipper pouch and a custom dyed black, tan, and dark brown leather sheath that has been hand stamped and sewn by the maker's lovely wife, Cindy Akin.

About the Maker: Ben Akin has been making knives since 2014 and earned his Journeyman Smith ranking in the American Bladesmith Society in 2025. He is a voting member of The Knifemakers' Guild. He has won awards throughout his career for his bowie, chef and hunting knives and has a bowie knife featured in Blade magazine March 2024 edition. He is a member of the Idaho Knife Association, Montana Knifemakers' Association, Midwest Knifemakers' Guild, and is an Apprentice in the American Bladesmith Association.