Every pitmaster knows the smoker gets all the glory — but your knives do the real heavy lifting. From trimming brisket to slicing ribs, a sharp, well-balanced knife makes everything cleaner, faster, and safer.

In this episode of the Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ Podcast, Kenyatta breaks down the five must-have knives every backyard pitmaster needs — plus a bonus blade that might surprise you.

Learn why a curved boning knife, brisket slicer, chef’s knife, cleaver, and paring knife each play a unique role in your BBQ workflow. You’ll also pick up tips on sharpening, using no-cut gloves, and even how to make bread knives and poultry shears part of your BBQ toolkit.

👉 Read more or listen to the full episode now to start cutting like a tremendous pitmaster.