-Why do butchers use teeth with no knives to cut animals but steak knives have serrations.

Question

I noticed in a breakdown video while butchering a cow. Is it due to fibers being more stringy after being cooked? My other thought is the temperature of the meat.

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Answer 1

Good knife slices but needs maintained. Steak house needs low maintenance. So you get a knife that you have to saw the meat with. But they can just throw it in the dishwasher and replace after a few years use.