If you regularly break down larger cuts of meat, one knife isn't going to do every job particularly well. The Starrett BKK-11W Butcher Knife Set gives you a proper selection of boning, skinning, slicing and butcher knives, along with the tools to keep them sharp and an EVA case to keep everything together.

There are eight different knives in the kit, and there's a reason for the different blade shapes. A narrow curved boning knife is useful when you're working around bones and joints, while a wider straight blade gives you more control when trimming and portioning. The longer 10" and 12" knives come into their own when you're dealing with briskets, large roasts and bigger cuts where a short blade means taking several passes to finish one cut.

For someone who buys whole briskets, breaks down larger cuts, processes their own meat or does a lot of BBQ preparation, it's a much more useful setup than trying to make the same chef's knife do everything.

Eight Knives for Different Jobs

The three 150 mm boning knives are a good example of why this kit contains several knives that initially look quite similar.

You get a narrow straight, narrow curved and wide straight blade. The narrower blades are suited to more detailed trimming and working around bones, while the curved profile is particularly useful when you need to follow the shape of a joint or piece of meat. The wider straight version gives you a little more blade when you're trimming and portioning.

There's also a 150 mm narrow chef's knife for smaller preparation work and a larger 250 mm wide chef's knife when you need more blade and cutting length.

For bigger meat-processing jobs, the kit includes a 150 mm curved skinning knife, 250 mm wide curved steak knife and a substantial 300 mm wide straight butcher knife.

That gives you a useful progression from detailed trimming right through to breaking down and slicing larger cuts.

Particularly Useful for BBQ Meat Preparation

If you're buying larger cuts to BBQ, having the right knife can make preparation considerably easier.

A boning knife is useful for removing unwanted fat and working around bones. The longer knives are better suited to portioning and slicing larger pieces of meat, while the skinning knife gives you a blade specifically shaped for skinning and similar preparation work.

It's a good setup for jobs such as preparing brisket, trimming beef and lamb, portioning steaks, breaking down larger cuts and general meat preparation.

It's equally at home with someone processing their own meat as it is in a serious home BBQ setup.

Stainless Steel Blades & Antimicrobial Handles

Starrett uses stainless steel blades made from a selected steel alloy, with the material chosen for blade life and resistance to staining and rust.

Each knife has an injection-moulded polypropylene handle with Sanitized® antimicrobial protection. The handles are also textured, which gives you more grip when working with meat and makes more sense in this type of knife than a smooth decorative handle.

The blades are individually laser marked for identification and traceability, and Starrett's professional knife range is NSF certified.

Keep the Knives Sharp

A good butcher knife still needs maintaining.

The kit includes a 300 mm knurled sharpening steel for regular edge maintenance as well as a 200 mm double-sided sharpening stone with 120 and 320 grit surfaces.

The steel is the tool you'll reach for when maintaining an edge during regular use. The sharpening stone gives you another option when the edge needs more attention.

There's also a protector for the sharpening steel, so the maintenance gear isn't an afterthought in what is otherwise a fairly comprehensive kit.

EVA Carry Case

Everything is supplied together in an EVA carry case, which is particularly useful with a set this size.

Rather than having eight knives and the sharpening equipment loose in a drawer, the case keeps the kit together for storage and makes it much easier to transport if you're taking your knives between home, work, BBQ competitions, hunting trips or anywhere else you prepare meat.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Starrett
Model	BKK-11W
Product Type	Butcher Knife Set
Set Size	11 Piece
Number of Knives	8
Blade Material	Stainless steel alloy
Handle Material	Polypropylene
Handle Protection	Sanitized® antimicrobial protection
Handle Finish	Textured
Handle Colour	White
Blade Identification	Laser marked
Certification	NSF certified
Sharpening Steel	300 mm / 12" knurled finish
Sharpening Stone	200 mm / 8", double-sided 120 & 320 grit
Storage	EVA carry case

What's Included

Item	Size	Qty
Narrow Straight Boning Knife	150 mm / 6"	1
Narrow Curved Boning Knife	150 mm / 6"	1
Wide Straight Boning Knife	150 mm / 6"	1
Narrow Triangular Chef's Knife	150 mm / 6"	1
Wide Triangular Chef's Knife	250 mm / 10"	1
Narrow Curved Skinning Knife	150 mm / 6"	1
Wide Curved Steak Knife	250 mm / 10"	1
Wide Straight Butcher Knife	300 mm / 12"	1
Knurled Sharpening Steel	300 mm / 12"	1
Sharpening Steel Protector	—	1
Double-Sided Sharpening Stone	200 mm / 8", 120/320 grit	1
EVA Carry Case	—	1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many knives are actually included?

There are eight knives: three boning knives, two chef's knives, one skinning knife, one steak knife and one butcher knife.

The BKK-11W is sold by Starrett as an 11-piece butcher knife set. The remaining pieces are the sharpening steel, sharpening steel protector and double-sided sharpening stone. An EVA carry case is also supplied with the kit.

Why does it have three different 6" boning knives?

Different blade profiles suit different jobs. The narrow straight and narrow curved blades are useful for more detailed work and cutting around bones and joints, while the wider straight boning knife gives you more blade for trimming and portioning.

It means you're not trying to make one boning knife work equally well for every cut.

Is this only for professional butchers?

No. It's certainly suitable for professional meat preparation, but the range of knives also makes sense for home users who regularly buy whole briskets, larger cuts of beef or lamb, process their own meat, hunt, make sausages or do a lot of BBQ preparation.

Does it include anything for sharpening the knives?

Yes. You get both a 300 mm knurled sharpening steel and a 200 mm double-sided 120/320 grit sharpening stone, as well as a protector for the sharpening steel.

What are the handles made from?

The handles are injection-moulded polypropylene with a textured surface and Sanitized® antimicrobial protection.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. The complete kit is supplied in an EVA carry case, keeping the knives and sharpening equipment together for storage and transport.