Dexter Russell Barr Brothers 20" Selecting Hook 42033 T600PSTD-20

The Dexter Russell Barr Brothers 20" Selecting Hook is a robust, American made powerhouse engineered for the relentless demands of meat processing and butchery, drawing on Barr Brothers' century old legacy of superior craftsmanship. Forged from premium stainless steel hardened to a spring temper, its extra-long 20 inch shaft and razor sharp, tapered hook pierce effortlessly through small or large cuts of meat, securing loads without bending, breaking, or deforming under even the heaviest weights. The ergonomic, high visibility orange polypropylene handle slip-resistant, FDA approved, and impervious to bacteria, fats, grease, and moisture promotes fatigue free handling and effortless spotting in busy, slippery environments, while its balanced design ensures intuitive control for prolonged shifts. This selecting hook transforms cumbersome tasks into streamlined operations, embodying Dexter Russell's commitment to durability, hygiene, and professional-grade performance that outlasts the competition.

 Top Uses: 

• Piercing and securing large primal cuts of beef, pork, or poultry for efficient trimming and quartering on processing lines
• Selecting and maneuvering smaller meat portions or offal during sorting, inspection, or packaging in abattoirs
• Handling and positioning heavy loads in meat fabrication, reducing strain in high-volume butchery workflows
• General hooking and lifting in foodservice prep or game processing, where visibility and corrosion resistance are essential

Top Professional Uses of a Selecting Hook:

• Moving Large Primal Cuts: Piercing and dragging beef quarters, pork sides, or whole lambs across rails, tables, or into coolers during breakdown.
• Sorting & Inspection: Hooking and lifting cuts for USDA grading, trimming, or quality checks on processing lines.
• Positioning for Cutting: Securing roasts, hams, or ribs in place while butchers make precise cuts, preventing slippage.
• Loading/Unloading Rails: Transferring carcasses to/from overhead rail systems in slaughterhouses or packing plants.
• Offal & Organ Handling: Selecting livers, hearts, or stomachs from viscera tables for separate processing or packaging.
• High-Volume Fabrication: Streamlining workflow in meatpacking plants by enabling one worker to handle heavy pieces quickly and hygienically.

Why the 20" length and sharp hook matter: The extended reach keeps hands safely away from blades and hot surfaces, while the tapered, spring-tempered point penetrates tough hide and muscle without bending. The bright orange handle ensures visibility, and the sealed, bacteria-resistant grip meets strict food safety standards.