I have a 6kg piece of Wagyu beef that's been frozen already at least 3x (butcher, friend and me).
It's vaccume sealed in my feezer and I need to eat ~500gr a week, so 12 weeks worth of filet mignon.

Problem:
I can't defrost, portion it up and then freeze it yet again... well I can, but that's going to be the 4th time it's frozen, and really destroy the quality. So I need a good way to keep it frozen and be able to cut 500grs from it NEATLY.

A band saw would be my preference, but I don't have the space or inclination to buy one.
I have a hand saw which I could disinfect and is my current leading option, in lieu of a butcher's saw.

Can you think of a better way? Largest part is ~25cm dia. and the thin part is ~10cm dia.

I have a mitre saw, but that's going to spew meat everywhere.
I also have a multitool, but that might not cut it neatly.

has it been thawed three times ?

Frozen three times it's no longer good steak

Take out of the fridge for a bit of time and cut w a very sharp knife.

Refrozen 3 times? No probs for an extra one under your control.

Wagyu is over rated anyway and any mickey can cook that.

Defrost it, mince it, cook it, eat it, freeze leftovers in meal size portions

Great rissoles

Chainsaw?

Gazuki said..
Chainsaw?

I second that, and make sure to start yelling a lot before you cut it up so that the neighbours hear 'the argument' and send the cops around

Without a bandsaw, I think your best bet is a tenon saw. It seems wrong though. defrost it, cut it, and eat it for the next week.

reciprocating saw.. but as others say refreezing reduces quality.

Have you tried clever and hammer?
Could work.

FormulaNova said..
Here's a random reply, as I just bought one to cut up foam rubber today... what about an electric bread/carving knife?

I could use a bread knife more effectively; it crossed my mind to use my Global bread knife, a bit longer than most ideas. I think it's worth a try if the hammer+clever doesn't pan out. My concern is that it won't grip the meat and predominantly slip.

I think the clever+hammer will go through the first couple cm well, then get stuck as my ability to effectively hammer it is diminised the deeper it goes..

Defrost the whole thing and invite a bunch of mates around for a BBQ.

Too easy

Hammer+clever total failure... I would break my counter before cutting.
Bread/carving knife total failure too... like trying to cut through ice with a knife.

It needs a saw.

bahco 350 mm hand saw. $20 Bunnings.

Damsau 950

This shait is written off already.
Be a man and bbq the whole lot.

Speaking from experience (chef 30 Years)
Meat should be frozen once!
Should have portioned it prior to freezing...
Bin it and do better next time...