Limited Edition Collector Blades
Gladiator & Shadow Black
The Backyard Pitmaster Kit
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Pitmaster XL
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Included
Gladiator 12-inch slicer
Slice your smoked cuts
Slice brisket, roasts and other large cooked cuts for serving.
Features & benefits
- Granton divots for clean, non-stick slicing
- High-carbon German ThyssenKrupp steel, 56+ Rockwell
- Hand sharpened to 16 to 18 degrees per side
- Full tang, triple riveted, NSF certified
What comes with it
PerfectFit sheath, Dalstrong packaging
Included
Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife
Trim and break down
Trim fat and break down larger cuts with a curved butcher blade.
Features & benefits
- Curved breaking blade for trimming fat and breaking down cuts
- High-carbon German ThyssenKrupp steel, 56+ Rockwell
- Hand sharpened to 16 to 18 degrees per side
- G10 handle, full tang, triple riveted
What comes with it
PerfectFit sheath, Dalstrong packaging
Included
Gladiator 14-inch Annihilator
For the biggest cuts
A large, heavy-duty cleaver for tackling your biggest prep jobs.
Features & benefits
- A 14" heavy-duty cleaver for the biggest cuts
- German ThyssenKrupp steel, 56+ Rockwell, 16 to 18 degree edge
- G10 and ABS handle
What comes with it
Handcrafted acacia wood stand, PerfectFit sheath
Included
Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver
Chop with confidence
A tall, broad blade for poultry, ribs and larger vegetables.
Features & benefits
- Tall blade with room for your knuckles, for ribs, chicken and big vegetables
- High-carbon 7CR17MOV-X vacuum-treated steel, 58 Rockwell
- Black titanium-nitride coating: tougher, corrosion resistant, non-stick
- Hand sharpened to 16 to 18 degrees per side, military-grade G10 handle
What comes with it
PerfectFit sheath, Dalstrong packaging
Included
Shadow Black 8-inch Crixus
Slice and chop
A chef knife and cleaver in one blade, for versatile slicing and chopping.
Features & benefits
- Chef knife and cleaver in one blade
- High-carbon 7CR17MOV-X vacuum-treated steel, 58 Rockwell
- Black titanium-nitride coating: tougher, corrosion resistant, non-stick
- Hand sharpened to 16 to 18 degrees per side, military-grade G10 handle
What comes with it
PerfectFit sheath
Included
Impaler 7-inch carving fork
Hold steady. Carve cleanly.
Two long prongs hold brisket, roasts and poultry steady while you carve clean, even slices.
Features & benefits
- Food-grade 430 stainless steel
- Triple-riveted G10 handle
- Hand wash and dry thoroughly
What comes with it
Impaler 7-inch meat and carving fork, Dalstrong packaging.
Gladiator & Shadow Black
From first trim to final slice.
The long slicer handles the final cut. Step up for breaking and portioning tools, then the Annihilator and Shadow Black Crixus for larger preparations. The carving fork holds meat steady while you slice and serve.
Long blade. Fewer strokes.
The 12-inch slicer reaches across larger cooked cuts for even serving slices.
Prep before the smoke.
The Kit adds a curved butcher knife for trimming and portioning.
Broaden the setup.
XL adds a Gladiator Annihilator and Shadow Black Crixus alongside the cleaver.
Built for real prep
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Inside your set
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Gladiator 12-inch slicer
Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife
Gladiator 14-inch Annihilator
Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver
Shadow Black 8-inch Crixus
Impaler 7-inch carving fork
Gladiator 12-inch slicer
Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife
Gladiator 14-inch Annihilator
Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver
Shadow Black 8-inch Crixus
Impaler 7-inch carving fork
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The long slicer handles the final cut. Step up for breaking and portioning tools, then the Annihilator and Shadow Black Crixus for larger preparations. The carving fork holds meat steady while you slice and serve.
Brisket Duo
Gladiator 12-inch slicer and Impaler carving fork for holding and serving smoked cuts.
- Slicing & Carving Knife 12"
- Meat & Carving Fork 7"
Pitmaster Kit
Trim with the butcher knife, hold with the fork and slice with the slicer. Includes a free Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver.
- Slicing & Carving Knife 12"
- Butcher & Breaking Cimiter Knife 8"
- Cleaver Knife 7"
- Meat & Carving Fork 7"
FREE Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver
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Pitmaster XL
The complete Kit, plus the Gladiator 14-inch Annihilator with stand and a free Shadow Black 8-inch Crixus.
- Slicing & Carving Knife 12"
- Butcher & Breaking Cimiter Knife 8"
- Annihilator Meat Cleaver with Stand 14"
- Cleaver Knife 7"
- Chef's Knife-Cleaver Hybrid 8"
- Meat & Carving Fork 7"
FREE Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver + FREE Shadow Black 8-inch Crixus
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From our community
What owners say
Reviews of individual Dalstrong products, with the product named on each review. These are not ratings of the complete bundle.
Gladiator 12-inch slicer
4.9/5 839 aggregated reviews & ratings
Review source: Opinew View product & reviewsGladiator 8-inch butcher knife
4.8/5 3049 aggregated reviews & ratings
Review source: Opinew View product & reviewsGladiator 14-inch Annihilator
4.9/5 134 aggregated reviews & ratings
Review source: Opinew View product & reviewsShadow Black 7-inch cleaver
4.9/5 132 aggregated reviews & ratings
Review source: Opinew View product & reviewsShadow Black 8-inch Crixus
4.8/5 2826 aggregated reviews & ratings
Review source: Opinew View product & reviewsImpaler 7-inch carving fork
4.9/5 267 aggregated reviews & ratings
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Love, Love, it, great ease carving a Brisket! Wonderful!
I’ve been cutting at my local shop for 10 years now and it’s really been a game changer having this knife.
My first cleaver. It’s everything that I was looking for. … Did I mention it also looks great.
Before you order
Frequently asked questions
Which set is right for me?
The Brisket Duo pairs the Gladiator 12-inch slicer with the Impaler 7-inch carving fork for carving and serving. The Pitmaster Kit adds the Gladiator 8-inch butcher knife and Shadow Black 7-inch cleaver.
Pitmaster XL adds the Gladiator 14-inch Annihilator with stand and Shadow Black 8-inch Crixus. See the complete selected contents above.
How are the savings calculated?
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Will all the pieces arrive together?
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Dalstrong offers a 70-day return period and a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Read our shipping policy and returns policy for eligibility and full terms.
How should I care for the knives?
Hand wash knives with warm water and mild soap, then towel dry immediately. Keep knives out of the dishwasher. Use a suitable cutting board and store each blade securely in its block or sheath.
A honing rod helps maintain edge alignment between sharpening sessions. Use a sharpener only when it is compatible with your knife’s edge and thickness. Follow each product’s included instructions.
Can I use the Hornet with every knife?
The Hornet is designed for double-bevel blades with edge angles from 9–18° and blades no thicker than 3 mm. Check the specifications and instructions for your knife before sharpening. A Hornet is included only when listed in your selected set.
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The Backyard Pitmaster Kit
Pitmaster XL
$724.00 · Save $466.00