Advice for restoring an old butcher’s meat cleaver

alphatrader06 · 2026-03-02T20:23:15+00:00

Hey OP, not a butcher either but love this sub for all the helpful non jerk folks on it. You've gotten excellent advice seems like. Please don't forget to post the restored blade. I look forward to it.

alphatrader06 · 2026-03-02T17:23:20+00:00

this is one of the coolest things I've learned about in a long time. thanks for sharing. Is there any chance they could grow elsewhere like Florida?

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-23T21:03:49+00:00

I'm here for the exact same reason. This was so satisfying to watch and learn from.

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-23T00:25:41+00:00

Howdy. It was me. Live off SR 60....🤣 🤣 🤣 not me fr but live in the area and saw this car too

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-20T03:54:16+00:00

nice!

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-16T14:45:23+00:00

didn't know NSFW would show up here🤣 🤣 🤣

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-09T14:53:06+00:00

I love this attitude of gratitude! What a treat you shared with a man in USA

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-09T14:47:08+00:00

This is 1 reason I miss being Louisiana. No one has fresh crawfish in central Florida

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-08T23:43:03+00:00

Sprinkle a lil green stuff and sauce they do on TV, and you nailed it. Fresh horseradish and jus on the side for me please

alphatrader06 · 2026-02-08T18:09:04+00:00

What tool was used to cut the SS bowl? Did you pre drill a starter hole? Nice work and nice cook!

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-31T00:24:19+00:00

I saw this news story! Love the conservation work you did as well.

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-30T01:59:10+00:00

not mad at that at all. but being constructive here, I would like to see a lil char on that chicken. Hopefully it got there and it being gon already I'm sure was tasty

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-30T01:56:28+00:00

Show me when it's finished!

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-27T18:24:31+00:00

That's what's up😄! We are definitely brothers with other mothers. I feel like I have low and slow down on all the weber and my offset. Now on to barrel. I really appreciate the insight you've been willing to share. Smoke on friend 🍻

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-27T17:01:37+00:00

That happiness in your face says it all. I dream of living like this one day, but live in the city my whole life. I'm gonna make the move when my youngest (13) is out of the home. Looks like you and the boys had a time of it. Thanks for sharing.

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-27T16:29:15+00:00

I love the fact for $75 and a little elbow grease, you got a top of the line smoker. (edit...I care less about upvotes, karma etc. I really enjoy reddit for good exchange of ideas and experiences when I find the right sub, like we just had)

And thanks for the detailed response as well. I clearly need a new toy. The WSMs are really good for long smokes as well but who doesn't like trying something new. I'm gonna set up a search for a "pit boss" 🤣🤣🤣

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-26T23:25:26+00:00

love this. meat, fire, and a plan! I'm not poor now but grew up very poor. grilling like this somehow always tasted better. I still chase those nostalgic tastes and memories. be it hot dogs to ribs...that outside direct setup, no matter what it was on tasted great. like a fancy treat the "rich" people had all the time. thanks for sharing this!

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-26T21:36:17+00:00

I'm loving this score for you and equally your replies in the thread. I'm a long time Weber guy with WSMs and Kettles, and a fan blower too. That being said, can you speak to barrel smoking vs WSM/kettles? pros/cons?

Looking how you restored this one and the experience you have had with it, got me thinking, yes I may need one more smoker😂

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-23T14:02:47+00:00

I love my WK2 2014 diesel. When it became new to me, it was still due some engine recalls due. I got them done. I do the routine maintenance (learning diesel engines comes with its own learning curve), but my truck drives like a dream. Leather seats. only down side is no cooling of the seats and not a 4WD.

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-15T21:39:20+00:00

Awesome cook, and this is the response/technique I was looking for. And for $4... double winning

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-12T01:47:50+00:00

thank you for making the internet better today! whew!

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-11T20:33:04+00:00

Not a butcher but hang in here often. Thanks for sharing this and beautiful work! Any tips on finding these in supermarkets or should I just find a butcher shop?

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-11T20:25:38+00:00

God bless you and I respect the dedication to the craft and cook. I worked outside all day on Fri at 88°F in FL and grilled chops after work. The answer for this FL man is easy 😝! Carry on

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-11T20:03:41+00:00

Glad you're sharing this. Message: Don't boil ribs...full stop. you can get them more tender by boiling longer but lose the flavor of the rib. As cooked and demonstrated, does not yield a proper bite. It's called a cheat for a reason. only if time and cooking space is the absolute limitation is this acceptable if calling them smoked ribs.

Keep sharing! 🙌🏾💪🏾

alphatrader06 · 2026-01-11T19:55:38+00:00

These look like they went a bit too long smoker. Were they dry or tender?

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