Who said cooking is a woman’s activity? Meet the Meat Tenderizer Knuckles from Dalstrong – a kitchen tool that is equal-parts arm workout as well as stress-buster. Designed to help break the muscle fibers of tough cuts, these knuckles let you pound away at the piece of protein, working well with steaks as well as chicken breasts. Heck, you could use this on aromatics like ginger and garlic too to quickly break them down to a pulp/paste. When your food’s cooking, punch down some ice and make yourself a quick cocktail on the rocks!
Designer: Dalstrong
Dalstrong has a reputation for making some of the most hardcore kitchen tools, from sword-inspired chef knives to their previous tenderizer hammer which was modeled on Thor’s Mjolnir. It’s safe to say these meat-tenderizing knuckles top all of those. Designed to conveniently fit around your fingers like a pair of brass knuckles would, these knucks let you precisely punch away at a steak or smash potatoes, bulbs of garlic, knobs of ginger, or even crush ice. The knuckles come cast out of aluminum, giving them a fair amount of punch without being too heavy or bulky. The two tenderizer surfaces give you a variety of striking styles, allowing you to easily break down even the toughest cuts without breaking a sweat.
Aside from looking absolutely badass, the knuckles offer a much more precise way to, well, as Dalstrong calls it – beat your meat (pun obviously intended). Hammers are heavy-duty, but knuckles let you aim with much more precision – something that’s further enhanced by the meat tenderizer’s two textured surfaces. The knuckles fit comfortably like a glove, and can be worn on both your right or left hand. The overall gizmo weighs a pound (453 grams), so it’s not too lightweight. Lean in and the knuckles give you a good workout while also ensuring your steaks are well-tenderized so they melt in your mouth while eating.
The entire knuckle-gizmo is made from ADC12 aluminum alloy, known for its high hardness and its ability to endure frequent use without rusting or corroding the way steel or iron might. Aluminum’s also fairly lighter, which means even though the knuckles look incredibly bulky, they are very well-balanced, allowing you to bash your food without your knuckles or wrists giving in on you. Just stick to using the meat knuckles for food, though. We get how impressive they look, but these knuckles are best used with a cooler temperament rather than a revenge mindset. You could, however, strategically punch your steaks or potatoes around colleagues/friends you don’t like, just to *ahem* send a message.
