Free cleaver with the Pitmaster Kit
For smokers, pitmasters and butchers

The Backyard Pitmaster Kit

You smoked it 14 hours. Don't butcher the slice.

Three kits for brisket day. The Kit and XL come with free knives.

Pitmaster Kit Bundle

All knives and the carving fork are included.

Pitmaster Kit: Gladiator 12 inch slicer, Gladiator 8 inch butcher knife, Impaler 7 inch carving fork and the free Shadow Black 7 inch cleaver.
Inside the Pitmaster Kit: slicer to slice, butcher knife to trim, Impaler fork to hold, and a free Shadow Black cleaver for ribs and chicken.
Why Gladiator knives cut better: razor sharp D3 edge, LionShield treatment, full tang German steel.
Gladiator 12 inch slicer compared with the Zwilling Pro 10 inch slicing knife on price, blade, sheath, handle and returns.
Gladiator 8 inch curved butcher knife for trimming fat and breaking down cuts, sheath included.
Pitmaster trimming smoked brisket on a wooden board.
Free Shadow Black 7 inch cleaver for ribs and chicken, included with the Pitmaster Kit and XL.
Impaler 7 inch meat and carving fork holding brisket steady for slicing.
Pitmasters who cook with Dalstrong: Barrett Black, Brandon Shepard, Tim Pettigrew and Aaron Asir.
Owner reviews of the Gladiator 12 inch slicer and Impaler fork: 4.8 stars from 2,003 reviews.
Cook with it for 70 days: money back guarantee, limited lifetime warranty and real people support.
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$257$406Savings: $149

Choose your bundle

  • Gladiator 12" Slicing Knifeslices brisket in one long stroke$99
  • Gladiator 8" butcher knifetrims fat, breaks down cuts$79
  • Impaler 7" Meat & Carving Forkholds roasts steady for clean slices$79
  • Shadow Black 7" cleaverribs and chicken$149 FREE
  • Savings:$149

Or 4 interest-free payments of $64.25 with Klarna

Inside your Pitmaster Kit bundle

Every piece has a purpose.

A complete setup. Each piece brings something to the kitchen.

  • Gladiator 12-inch slicer
    Slice your smoked cuts

    Gladiator 12-inch slicer

    Slice brisket, roasts and other large cooked cuts for serving.

  • Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife
    Trim and break down

    Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife

    Trim fat and break down larger cuts with a curved butcher blade.

  • Impaler 7″ meat & carving fork
    Hold & carve

    Impaler 7″ meat & carving fork

    Holds brisket, roasts and poultry steady so the slicer can make clean, even cuts.

  • Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver
    Signature gift · FREE

    Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver

    A tall, broad blade for poultry, ribs and larger vegetables.

Everything shown is included in this bundle.

Rated 4.8 / 5104,000+ reviews and ratings on Dalstrong and Amazon
Award winnerLicensing International 2023 and 2024
Since 201412 years designing knives
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What owners say

Verified buyers, from 49,000+ reviews on dalstrong.com.

★★★★★

“Very well balanced, the length is perfect. It glides through brisket,turkey,chicken,pretty much anything your going to slice with it.”

Charles T. · Verified buyer · Gladiator 12" slicer · Dec 2023
★★★★★

“Love, Love, it, great ease carving a Brisket! Wonderful!”

Roxana T. · Verified buyer · Gladiator 12" slicer · Jul 2023
★★★★★

“I purchased this knife as a gift for my husbands birthday. He loves every opportunity he has to use it. It slices perfectly.”

Denise S. · Verified buyer · Gladiator 12" slicer · Apr 2026
★★★★★

“I’ve been cutting at my local shop for 10 years now and it’s really been a game changer having this knife.”

Cullen W. · Verified buyer · Gladiator 8" butcher · Mar 2025
★★★★★

“When I do BBQ presentations it is an attention getter for sure.”

Lamante A. · Verified buyer · Gladiator 14" Annihilator · Jan 2025
★★★★★

“This is the king of the kitchen, anything that needs cleaving cowers in front of this beast. … Get one.”

Jeff J. · Verified buyer · Gladiator 14" Annihilator · Apr 2026
★★★★★

“My first cleaver. It’s everything that I was looking for. … Did I mention it also looks great.”

William R. · Verified buyer · Shadow Black 7" cleaver · Dec 2023
★★★★★

“I love it. It handles everything I need it to do and more. Very, very happy with it. Great balance and comfortable grip.”

Amy C. · Verified buyer · Shadow Black 8" Crixus · Mar 2023
Choose your set

Every kit adds more free gear.

Codes are applied for you. Every kit ships free with the lifetime warranty.

Real owners · dalstrong.com and Amazon

Real smokers. Real brisket.

The 12" slicer4.8 from 2,003 reviews across dalstrong.com and Amazon

What owners mention most

103 how sharp it is58 the quality55 brisket29 smoking and BBQ25 giving it as a gift

Owner photos

Pitmaster at The Joint smokehouse
Pitmaster at The Joint smokehouseBrisket service, photographed for Dalstrong
Customer photo from dalstrong.com customer
★★★★★

"Bought this as I wanted to try a sliceing knife for my Brisket. WOW, cuts like butter."

dalstrong.com customer · Gladiator 12" slicer · Dec 2019
Customer photo from T. M.
★★★★★

"We just smoked 120# of prime rib for a banquet and these Dalstrong knives performed amazingly!"

T. M. · Gladiator 8" butcher knife · Apr 2019
Customer photo from Robert
★★★★★

"I was able to produce nice, even slices out of an 18lb brisket, with none of the sawing or unevenness I was used to with a smaller knife."

Robert · Gladiator 12" slicer · Feb 2018
Customer photo from John W.
★★★★★

"Superb for carving brisket."

John W. · Gladiator 12" slicer · Sep 2020
Customer photo from BigE
★★★★★

"I cook, smoke, and BBQ a lot of meat and also do a little catering. I am a knife fanatic and this is a awsome knife! Slices meat like butter."

BigE · Gladiator 12" slicer · Mar 2019
Customer photo from David P.
★★★★★

"Love this knife, was gifted this by my Dad at Christmas last year and its been going strong for many BBq events and family gatherings."

David P. · Verified buyer, Shadow Black 7" cleaver · Jan 2024

Read all 298 Gladiator 12" slicer reviews on dalstrong.com

Built for the pit

One pull. Clean slices.

Slice in one stroke

Twelve inches crosses a whole flat. The dimples stop slices sticking, so the bark stays on.

Gladiator 12 inch slicer slicing a smoked roast at the pit

German steel, NSF certified

German steel at 56+ Rockwell, sharpened to 16 to 18 degrees per side, full tang and triple riveted. NSF certified for professional kitchens.

The pros

Pitmasters trust Dalstrong.

They cook for a living, and they cook with Dalstrong.

Barrett Black at The Original Black's Barbecue, Lockhart, Texas

Pitmasters, butchers and chefs

Barrett Black, Fourth generation pitmaster, The Original Black's Barbecue, Lockhart, Texas
Barrett BlackFourth generation pitmaster, The Original Black's Barbecue, Lockhart, Texas
Nazeef, Butcher
NazeefButcher
Chef Brandon Shepard, Shepard Barbecue, Emerald Isle
Chef Brandon ShepardShepard Barbecue, Emerald Isle
Hugh Cape, Golden Horseshoe BBQ
Hugh CapeGolden Horseshoe BBQ
Aaron Asir, Pitmaster, BBQ Kings Canada
Aaron AsirPitmaster, BBQ Kings Canada
Jaime Lawson, Butcher, Di Liso's Fine Meats, Toronto
Jaime LawsonButcher, Di Liso's Fine Meats, Toronto
Chef Tim Pettigrew, Executive Chef, Ground Burger Bar
Chef Tim PettigrewExecutive Chef, Ground Burger Bar
Svend Diesel, BBQ creator
Svend DieselBBQ creator

Pros pictured cook with Dalstrong knives, as featured on dalstrong.com and in Dalstrong's films.

Questions

Before you order

What do I get free?

The Pitmaster Kit adds a Shadow Black 7" cleaver ($149). The XL adds the cleaver and a Shadow Black 8" Crixus ($129). Savings are $29 on the Duo, $149 on the Kit and $278 on the XL, compared with buying every included item individually.

Is 12 inches long enough for a packer brisket?

Yes, for the flat and the point once separated, which is how most people slice. It crosses a typical flat in one stroke.

Why a curved butcher knife?

The curve rides along the fat cap and under silver skin, so you trim in long passes without gouging the meat.

How does Klarna work?

Choose Klarna at checkout to split your order into four interest-free payments every two weeks, subject to Klarna's approval and terms.

How do I care for them?

Hand wash and dry the knives. Hand wash the fork with mild soap and dry it thoroughly after use.

Prices in USD. Value adds the dalstrong.com price of every item. Free items while supplies last.

Pitmaster Kit with Gladiator 12-inch slicer, Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife, Impaler carving fork and included free Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver.
Brisket day

Your next brisket deserves this kit.

Pitmaster Kit

$257$406Savings: $149

12" Slicer, 8" Butcher, Impaler 7″ meat & carving fork, FREE Shadow Black 7" cleaver

Or 4 interest-free payments of $64.25 with Klarna

  • Free US shipping
  • Lifetime warranty
  • 70 days to return
  • Since 2014

Smoke with it for 70 days. If the kit is not everything this page says, send it back for a full refund. Keep it, and the lifetime warranty covers defects for as long as you own it.

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