Butcherquip Blogs

How to sharpen a butcher's knife
Oct 07, 2026
How to tell whether your butcher's knife needs honing or sharpening, step-by-step instructions for a honing steel, sharpening stone and electric sharpener, and how to choose the right equipment.
What Is the Easiest Sausage Casing to Use: Collagen or Natural?
Aug 18, 2026
Collagen is the easier of the two. It comes pre-loaded on tubes, needs no soaking,...
What is the Difference Between Channel Vacuum Bags and Chamber Vacuum Bags?
Jun 14, 2026
 Channel vacuum bags and chamber vacuum bags look similar in the pack. They are not...
What Is the Difference Between Bactoferm Mold-600 and T-SPX?
Jun 14, 2026
Bactoferm Mold-600 and T-SPX both come in 25g sachets, both sit in the cultures section,...
The Ultimate Butcher Supplies Checklist For Salami Season: Everything You Need Before Winter Hits
Apr 16, 2026
Salami season is one of the most anticipated times of year for Australian home butchers...
How to Use a Meat Mincer to Make Salami at Home: Step-by-Step Australian Guide
Apr 16, 2026
A good meat mincer is the engine room of home salami making. Get the mincing...