{"product_id":"dick-ergogrip-aufbrechmesser","title":"Dick ErgoGrip Breaking Knife – Safe breaking with a scoring edge","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.br-product{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#222;}\n.br-product h2{font-size:1.2rem;margin-top:28px;}\n.br-product ul{padding-left:18px;}\n.br-product .info-box{background:#ffdddd;border-left:6px solid #c40000;padding:12px;margin:20px 0;}\n.br-product .tip-box{background:#eef6ff;border-left:6px solid #2a6fdb;padding:12px;margin:20px 0;}\n.br-product .trust-box{background:#eaf7ea;border-left:6px solid #2f8f2f;padding:12px;margin:20px 0;}\n.br-product .compare-box{background:#f5f5f5;border-left:6px solid #444;padding:12px;margin:20px 0;}\n.br-product details{background:#f2f2f2;padding:10px;margin-bottom:8px;border-radius:4px;}\n.br-product summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDick ErgoGrip Gralloching Knife 15 cm – Special Knife for Controlled Gralloching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen gralloching, it's not strength but control that matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dick ErgoGrip gralloching knife is a specialized hunting and game larder knife for the controlled opening of game carcasses. The 15 cm blade with a blunt tip and a starting wave is designed to cleanly open the abdominal cavity and to work on the brisket more controlled than with a normal all-purpose knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is not a universal bushcraft or EDC knife. It belongs to the \"red work\": gralloching, preparing, and controlled working on the game carcass. The signal orange ErgoGrip design also helps to quickly locate the knife in grass, at the shot site, or in the game larder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note for classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA gralloching knife does not replace a bone saw, a butchering kit, or proper game hygiene. The starting wave helps with opening the brisket but is not intended for prying hard bones with force or using the knife as a crowbar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore purchasing, check: blade length, desired knife role, cleaning routine, sharpening tools, transport solution, personal gralloching technique, and whether you need a single knife or a complete game larder set.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this product technically special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm blade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e long enough for controlled work on the game carcass without becoming unnecessarily unwieldy.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eBlunt tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the risk of accidentally cutting into internal organs or the rumen when opening.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eStarting wave:\u003c\/strong\u003e assists in opening the brisket and gives the knife a clear specialized hunting role.\u003c\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eX55CrMo14 at approx. 56 HRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e practical stainless knife steel for game larder and meat processing – easy to resharpen, but not a hard premium powder steel.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eErgoGrip handle in signal orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-slip grip, finger protection, and better visibility during field work.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany hunters try to cover gralloching, gutting, boning, and butchering with a single hunting knife. This works, but it is rarely the cleanest solution. The Dick ErgoGrip gralloching knife is built for a specific step: controlled opening after the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit lies in error prevention. A blunt tip and an easily guided blade provide more safety at a moment when a clean cut, hygiene, and controlled knife handling are more important than aesthetics or collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled first cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e the blunt tip helps to open the abdominal cavity without deeply piercing sensitive areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting wave for the brisket:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful if you don't want to immediately switch to a saw but still want to work in a controlled manner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHygienic design:\u003c\/strong\u003e the ErgoGrip construction reduces dirt and grease traps at the transition from handle to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e much easier to find in leaves, grass, or on dark work surfaces than black or brown handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Tip: Guide first, then cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen gralloching, the knife is not deeply inserted like a normal cutting knife. Guide the blade flat and controlled, work with sight and keep tension out of the cut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you need pressure, usually the angle or sharpness is not right. More force only increases the risk of slipping in the wrong direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClean and dry immediately after the \"red work\". Stainless does not mean maintenance-free, especially not with blood, grease, and game residues.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dick ErgoGrip gralloching knife is strong if you are looking for a functional working knife for field and game larder. It is not a knife for the display case and not an outdoor all-rounder, but a tool for a clear hunting task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts greatest strength lies in the combination of a specialized blade, a grippy plastic handle, and hygienic professional knife logic. Especially those who regularly process game will quickly notice that a special gralloching knife works more cleanly than an overly pointed all-purpose knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe limit: For complete butchering, you need more knives. Boning, skinning, portioning, and sharpening are other tasks. Anyone who wants just one knife for everything will not be fully covered by a gralloching knife alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunters who clean and control gralloch game in the field or game larder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers looking for a highly visible working knife instead of a dark leather-sheathed knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame larder setups where knife roles are clearly separated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunters who want to avoid damaging the rumen and internal organs when opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure outdoor or bushcraft use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers looking for a knife for chopping, prying, or splitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete game larder work without additional knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who expect a closed transport solution to be included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eGralloching knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e specialized for controlled opening and game processing after the shot.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eNormal hunting knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e more versatile, but often more prone to errors when gralloching due to its pointed blade.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eBone saw:\u003c\/strong\u003e better for hard bone work, but no substitute for clean cutting of the abdominal wall and hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis knife is worthwhile if you take gralloching seriously as a separate work step and don't want to improvise with an all-purpose knife.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField:\u003c\/strong\u003e controlled opening directly after the shot, when clean cutting and visibility are important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame larder:\u003c\/strong\u003e complement to boning knives, butcher knives, and a sharpening steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriven hunt follow-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful when several pieces need to be processed consecutively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining \/ junior hunters:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear knife role facilitates understanding of individual work steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Tip: Separate knife roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not then use the gralloching knife unchecked for fine meat cuts. After contact with hide, hair, blood, and the abdominal cavity, it should be cleaned before you switch to clean meat processing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA simple rule helps: Gralloch, clean, then process further.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026 Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgoGrip series:\u003c\/strong\u003e professional working knife with ergonomic plastic handle and hygienic handle-to-blade connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e residues adhere less, making cleaning easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger guard and thumb rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e aid secure handling with wet or dirty hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded blade spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces uncomfortable pressure points when guiding the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal orange color:\u003c\/strong\u003e not a gimmick, but practical for field work and game larder organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friedr. Dick – professional knife manufacturer for meat processing, craftsmanship, and hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e ErgoGrip – hygienic working knives with plastic handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gralloching knife – specialized knife for game processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm – practical length for controlled opening on the game carcass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X55CrMo14 – stainless working steel for good cleanability and resharpenability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 56 HRC – solid edge retention with still uncomplicated resharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain edge with starting wave – smooth guidance plus support for the brisket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ErgoGrip plastic handle in orange – non-slip, highly visible, and hygienic to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82140151-53 – relevant identification of the orange 15 cm version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Dick ErgoGrip Gralloching Knife 15 cm in Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo sheath, no sharpening steel, no bone saw, no gutting hook knife, and no boning knife. For complete game larder work, you will need additional tools depending on the process.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is a gralloching knife better than a regular hunting knife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gralloching knife is built for the controlled opening of the game carcass. The blunt tip reduces the risk of accidentally cutting into internal organs. A pointed all-purpose knife is more versatile but more prone to errors when gralloching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for complete butchering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly to a limited extent. It is excellent for pure gralloching. For boning, portioning, and longer meat cuts, boning knives, butcher knives, and a well-maintained sharpening steel are more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the benefit of the starting wave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting wave assists in opening the brisket. It does not replace a bone saw for hard bone work, but it makes the knife more useful than a purely smooth-edged gralloching knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the orange handle just for looks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Signal orange helps to find the knife faster in grass, on dark work surfaces, or among equipment. This is particularly practical in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I care for the knife after gralloching?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean immediately, dry, and check the edge. Stainless steel is easier to care for, but blood, grease, and game residues should not remain on the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dick ErgoGrip gralloching knife is the right choice if you want to open game cleanly and controlled. It is strong as a special knife for the \"red work,\" but not a complete butchering set or an outdoor all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Friedr. Dick GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56898038169948,"sku":"2254113445","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/6089\/6860\/files\/Dick_Ergogrip_Aufbrechmesser_Sicher_aufbrechen_mit_Anschnittwelle.webp?v=1777465623","url":"https:\/\/black-raptor.de\/en\/products\/dick-ergogrip-aufbrechmesser","provider":"Black Raptor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}