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Take command of the pit with the Messermeister Avanta Kendrick 8" BBQ Knife, crafted in collaboration with barbecue legend Bennie Kendrick. Built from German X50 stainless steel and finished with a rugged black titanium coating, this powerhouse blade delivers razor-sharp performance, excellent rust resistance, and easy maintenance. Its versatile 8" profile is designed to handle everything from slicing tri-tip and brisket to prepping veggies and trimming meat. Full-tang construction, a solid bolster, and a triple-riveted ebony Pakkawood handle provide exceptional balance and control. Built for strength, precision, and style, this knife is your ultimate tool for mastering the grill.
Behind the Build: Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in China
Overall
Length: 13.27 in | 337 mm
Blade Type
The Avanta Kendrick BBQ Knife with its 8" blade is ideal for slicing brisket, trimming fat, and general BBQ prep. Its sharp edge ensures clean cuts and precise control.
Width: 2.17 in | 55 mm
Length: 8.07 in | 205 mm
Thickness at spine: 2.5 mm
Handle
Length (including bolster): 4.96 in | 126 mm
Tasks
The Avanta Kendrick BBQ Knife with an 8" blade excels at slicing brisket, trimming meats, carving roasts, and prepping BBQ. Perfect for precision cuts and heavy-duty meat tasks.
Care
Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!
Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately
Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items
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Overall rating: 4.9545455 / 5 from 110 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Avanta Kendrick BBQ Knife is praised for its perfect balance, razor-sharp performance, and excellent quality. Customers highlight its sharp, durable blade and comfortable, smooth handle, making it a versatile tool for grilling.
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Review highlights
"Sharp, excellent weight and balance, multi task knife that is low maintenance." — Seth F.
"Beautiful blade, well balanced and great quality!" — Marcello M.
"Excellent price for such a high quality knife." — Omar S.
Reviews
Performs well thus far
"I do love a good knife. I have a large selection of Mac and Shun knives we used in our culinary adventures. I purchased the Avanta Kendrick 8" BBQ Knife to support Benny (AKA Kendrick BBQ). Admittedly we have used the knife only once since purchase. I used it to prep and carve a Picanha. The knife worked great scoring the hard fatcap on the Picanha and sliced easily when carving the sirloin roast. I am anxiously awaiting how the knife will perform this summer when I will use it for many outdoor cooks."
— Jeff M. (5/5)
Review for above knife
"My son loved this BBQ knife and edge guard"
— Jean A. (5/5)
My order came in a
"My order came in a timely fashion. The order was exactly what I expected it to be."
— Okunlola O. (4/5)
Success story
"Great knife. Well balanced. Smooth handle. Cuts barbecue like butter. Even with the initial hiccups your customer service rocks. I would recommend Messermeister to my friends."
— Steve S. (5/5)
Very well balanced, and extremely
"Very well balanced, and extremely sharp right out of the box."
— DAVID K. (5/5)
Incredible knife
"I got one of these when they first came out and I love it, so much so that I bought one for a friend that is constantly at the BBQ."
— Dan N. (5/5)
All-round keeper
"Love this thing! Good for all the meats and veggies, from thin vertical slices to an incredible rocking chop. It has some heft and is blade-heavy - great for handling those bigger items with ease. The handle is comfortable, though a little thick for my smallish hand. A good all-rounder and definitely a keeper."
— Kathryn D. (5/5)
Great knife!
"A solid, well-constructed knife. Good weight on it. Works beautifully with meat related tasks. I was a little surprised had how agile it was doing smaller prep work. Very sharp with a functional curve on the blade."
— Tim Z. (5/5)
Beautiful knife
"Bought this for a friend as a gift. I've never seen a knife cut a tomato so thin. The knife also feels natural in hand is more beautiful in person. My friend has been using this knife daily when cooking for his family."
— Jesse S. (5/5)
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