We made the greatest bbq chef knife even better! Media

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A legend, reborn in elk and silver.

The Yellowstone BBQ Chef Knife has always been built for the rugged demands of the range, the film set, and your own backyard cookouts. Now, for the first time ever, we’re releasing The Elk Yellowstone BBQ—an ultra-limited edition with two extraordinary upgrades:

- Hand-selected Grade A Rocky Mountain Elk Antler Handle – Sourced from naturally shed antlers gathered in the high country, each handle is as unique as the wild animal it came from. Chosen for its strength, beauty, and distinctive character—no two will ever be alike.

- Nickel Silver Bolster – A nod to the heirloom knives of the Old West, this durable, corrosion-resistant bolster adds both elegance and balance.


Crafted from CPM S35VN particle metallurgy super steel, this knife combines edge-holding power with a Western soul. Whether you’re carving smoked brisket for the neighborhood or filleting trout at the river’s edge, it’s ready for duty.

The BBQ Dream Team
The Yellowstone BBQ was born from the fires of the smoker and the grit of the high country. Chef Gator—Yellowstone’s head of craft services and NY Times bestselling cookbook author—uses it daily to feed 300–600 cast and crew members on windswept mountain tops and prairie flats. His barbecue is legendary among gaffers and A-listers alike.

For 26 years, New West KnifeWorks has been making knives in the Tetons—just south of Yellowstone National Park—where tradition meets innovation. The Elk Yellowstone BBQ is more than a tool; it’s a piece of the American West, made for those who want to bring that spirit into their own kitchen or campfire.

This is the first run, and only a handful will be made.
A future in-line version may arrive down the trail, but this first edition stands alone as the knife that started it all. When these are gone, they won’t be back in this exact form—secure yours and own a true piece of Yellowstone Country craftsmanship.