1. The biggest reason why British beef is the envy of the world

    17/04/2019

    The biggest reason why British beef is the envy of the world

    People all over the world love beef, and British farmers are hardly the first to have mastered the art of rearing it. But although we...
  2. Essential skills you need to become a successful butcher

    21/03/2019

    Essential skills you need to become a successful butcher

    Despite the common pop culture image, if you’re an experienced butcher you’ll already know that being a successful butcher is about more than just chopping...
  3. The ultimate guide to butcher’s knife steels

    14/03/2019

    The ultimate guide to butcher’s knife steels

    When you come to buy a butcher’s knife, you’ll often find that a honing steel is essential to keep it in good condition. After all...
  4. Which is better: wet ageing or dry ageing meat?

    19/02/2019

    Which is better: wet ageing or dry ageing meat?

    If your idea of a great meal is a slab of beef steak cooked to mouth-watering perfection, you probably know that ageing meat brings out...
  5. The best tools to sharpen your butcher's knife

    30/11/2018

    The best tools to sharpen your butcher's knife

    It's no secret that working with a dull knife can be difficult. It requires more physical effort, costs you time and delivers sub-standard results, as...
  6. Honing vs sharpening - which is best for your butcher's knife?

    30/11/2018

    Honing vs sharpening - which is best for your butcher's knife?

    Maintaining a sharp blade on your knife not only makes your work easier and more efficient, but a using a sharp blade also keeps you...
  7. Are burger presses really worth it?

    29/10/2018

    Are burger presses really worth it?

    Burgers, hot dogs and food like them tend to see their heaviest consumption in the sunny barbecue weather of our summer months, but don't write...
  8. An overview of the anatomy of a butcher’s knife

    27/09/2018

    An overview of the anatomy of a butcher’s knife

    For one of the oldest tools known to man, the modern knife has a surprising level of complexity to its construction. Getting the best results...
  9. Our comprehensive guide to boning knives for butchery

    30/08/2018

    Our comprehensive guide to boning knives for butchery

    If you’re a professional butcher, you may well have already heard the question: ‘do you actually need a boning knife?’ Obviously, it’s not a question...
  10. Do you really need chainmail gloves for butchery?

    27/07/2018

    Do you really need chainmail gloves for butchery?

    In many ways, modern chainmail gloves are surprisingly similar to their historical counterparts. Knights in the Middle Ages used them to protect themselves from punctures...