FOR THE BBQ PITMASTER BREAKING DOWN A WHOLE HOG SHOULDER, BRISKET, OR RACK OF RIBS: 9 inches of high-carbon 7Cr17MoV steel at 60 HRC, 6mm thick, 2.9 lbs of controlled weight — the Obliterator lets gravity do the work. Splits joints, cracks through cartilage, and portions bone-in cuts with the momentum a full-size chef knife simply doesn't have. FOR THE HOME BUTCHER QUARTERING A CHICKEN, SPLITTING SQUASH, OR BREAKING DOWN A WHOLE BIRD: The aggressive blade geometry with a razor-sharp edge cuts cleanly through skin, bone, and hard produce in a single stroke. NSF certified for professional kitchen use — built for the volume of a weekend smoker session or Sunday prep. FOR HEAVY PREP WITH SURPRISING PRECISION: Despite the heft, the hand-polished satin finish and tapered geometry let you slice and dice when you need to. Extra-thick G-10 handle delivers a rock-solid grip — no slip, no fatigue, even through back-to-back breakdowns. FOR THE COUNTER DISPLAY THAT SIGNALS A SERIOUS KITCHEN: Ships with a handcrafted acacia wood display stand plus a PerfectFit saya (sheath) with pin and string. The Obliterator looks like a statement piece when it's not working — and works like a butcher-shop fixture when it is. GIFT-READY PACKAGING, DEDICATED SUPPORT: Every Dalstrong knife is backed by a dedicated US-based customer support and handcrafted packaging. Questions about knife care, sharpening, or technique? Our team answers real people, not bots. 3,200+ verified reviews say it all.