M13914 Millennia Black Handle, 14-Inch, Slicer

A granton-edge knife is a granton-edge knife, right? That's what I thought when I bought my first one 4 years ago for $15. And it was a decent knife. It cut way better than what I was using before. But a few weeks ago, I saw a worker at a restaurant cutting brisket perfectly and VERY thin. I wasn't able to do that with my old knife. I looked closely at what he was using. It was granton-edge. It wasn't serrated. It was longer than my old one. I couldn't see any other difference. I just knew mine didn't work that nicely and never had. So I searched to try to find a better brisket knife. Prices are all over the board. Some incredibly expensive. I'm way too cheap for that. This one seemed a good balance. 3" longer than my old one. Not the cheapest, but reasonably priced. Excellent reviews, including several that mentioned brisket. And it was Father's Day, so I gave myself a gift. I smoked two briskets today, so I finally got to test it out. It cut BEAUTIFULLY! Part of the point was a little overcooked. My old knife would have shredded it. This cut right through it like butter. I was able to cut very thin slices. The longer length made it easier to cut. I spent more than twice as much on this knife as I did on my previous one. But it's worth every penny. I'm anxious to see how well it holds up over time.

I bought this for my Christmas prime rib roast. I prefer English cut roast beef, so I make thin slices. This was better than my parents’ electric carving knife that they’ve historically used. Even slices just came off the roast. It had a little trouble getting through the seared crust of the roast - by trouble I mean that the knife’s own weight would not cut through the crust so I had to actually pushed, but after just moving the knife back and forth was enough. Comes extremely sharp and I recommend getting some sort of sleeve for it. I also have a 14” honing steel which when gently used for the second roast seemed to keep it at brand new sharpness. Regarding ergonomics, the big goofy plastic handle is wonderful. It doesn’t slip and it’s comfortable in my hands. I’m very pleased with this knife for slicing beef roasts, which is the specific purpose I bought it for. I’ve not used it for anything else. So if you want a roast beef knife, this one is sharp, has help up through a few dinners, is still razor sharp, and it’s like the cheapest in class. I recommend it.

Started curing and smoking pork belly to make bacon. I have a meat slicer but needed either a bigger one to slice long pieces of bacon or this knife. This thing is a monster and devastatingly sharp. I am looking forward to making my next brisket as I now have a knife that will cut through a whole packer without issue. It has a little spring to it but stays straight enough that every slice of bacon came out perfect. You could spend a LOT more on a similar knife but I don't see any reason why you would need to. The grip has a great feel and shape as well as aggressive texture. I have some other Mercer knives and have never been disappointed in any of them.

Incredible Value – Feels Like a Professional Set Without the Price I bought a full lineup of Mercer Culinary Renaissance knives: paring, utility, bread, 7" Santoku, 8" & 10" chef’s knives, 14" slicer, plus the ceramic honing rod. After real use, here’s the honest takeaway: 👍 What Stands Out Very sharp out of the box – not “good enough”… legitimately sharp Excellent balance and control – comfortable even during longer prep Consistent performance across every knife – no weak link in the set Bread knife actually works – cuts crusty bread clean without crushing Slicer is outstanding – smooth, long cuts with no tearing Ceramic honing rod keeps the edge dialed in easily 👎 Any Downsides? They’re sharp enough that you’ll notice if your technique is sloppy (not really a con—but worth saying) Like any quality knife, they need proper care (hand wash, dry, occasional honing) 💡 Real-World Use These knives have handled: Dense vegetables (sweet potatoes, squash) Proteins (raw and cooked meats) Fine prep (herbs, onions, garlic) No slipping, no fighting the blade—just clean, controlled cuts. 💰 Value for Money This is where Mercer wins. These perform like knives that cost significantly more. If you’re upgrading from entry-level knives, the difference is immediate. 🔥 Bottom Line If you want reliable, sharp, well-balanced knives without overspending, this set delivers. Would I buy them again? Absolutely.

I have been using this knife for cutting watermelon and it always does a good job. Clean and easy cut on the big watermelon. It’s very sharp so be very careful when handling it. However a month later, I found some rust on the knife blade even I tried my best to dry it with kitchen towel each time after I used it. I also attached a video showing the sharp side of it and the rust on it after a month’s use. So the money is a little bit expensive for this non rust-proof product.

Very sharp and lightweight just perfect for ham, roast and brisket. Awesome I own two now last one i purchased was back in 2018 and still sharp.

So I find that when buying a carving knife there is no need to invest in a expensive knife. Chef's knives are a different story. But carving a carving knife is made to make long uninterrupted passes through meats. You are not using it to carve through bone (at least if you know how to carve) so strength is usually not a issue. This is a monstrous 14 inch long blade with a durable plastic handle. The blade is razor sharp. It easily cuts through meats. The blade does have grooves that allow easier passes through the meat. the handle is very ergonomically designed and is comfortable and easy to hold. I have invested in expensive chef's knives and paring knives but this is a perfect carving knife.

I purchased this knife for cutting watermelons. None of my knives were long enough to reach across the wide seedless melons. This knife worked beyond my expectations. After spitting the melon in half, I don't even have to use a sawing motion to continue cutting the melon into portions, just pressing down does the job. Also seems to be holding it's edge.

The Mercer Culinary 14-Inch Slicer with a Granton Edge is a great knife! I use it for BBQ, and it performs exceptionally well, slicing through meats effortlessly. The quality is solid, and it offers excellent value for the price. Overall, it’s a reliable addition to any kitchen or grilling setup!

If you're looking for a big enough knife to trim through briskets, this is the one for you. Now I just need a bigger chopping board...

Exceptionally good, cuts through meat like butter, slices perfectly through The large cakes I make

Excelente cuchillo para carnes pavo etc

Did a lot of searching for a knife for slicing XL briskets and this kept on being recommended online. I BBQ a lot, even in the winter. I mainly smoke large briskets, sometimes lamb. Slicing the huge cuts thin, when they're as tender as they are when they come off the BBQ, used to be a challenge, until I got this knife.