diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations.json b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations.json
index 7daf889337d3b..f8519764e5664 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations.json
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_steak", "prob": 85 },
       [ "fork", 90 ],
       [ "spoon", 90 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       { "item": "extinguisher", "prob": 20, "charges": [ 0, 5 ] },
       [ "hose", 15 ],
       [ "water_faucet", 20 ],
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations_commercial.json b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations_commercial.json
index 3a2b459b7fcdb..1750c7fd351e5 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations_commercial.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/locations_commercial.json
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@
       [ "hammer_sledge_engineer", 1 ],
       [ "hammer_sledge_heavy", 1 ],
       [ "ax", 8 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       [ "knife_KABAR", 14 ],
       { "group": "infantry_knives", "prob": 1 },
       [ "kukri", 2 ],
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mall_item_groups.json b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mall_item_groups.json
index c4c8fa9256a31..cc3c9aab5e846 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mall_item_groups.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mall_item_groups.json
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
     "id": "knife_shop",
     "type": "item_group",
     "items": [
-      [ "knife_butcher", 20 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       [ "knife_combat", 5 ],
       [ "knife_combat_army", 2 ],
       [ "knife_combat_marine", 1 ],
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mansion.json b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mansion.json
index 75821c1f79641..221d16740a877 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mansion.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/Locations_MapExtras/mansion.json
@@ -809,7 +809,7 @@
       [ "ceramic_bowl", 10 ],
       [ "ceramic_cup", 10 ],
       { "group": "tinware", "prob": 10 },
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       [ "funnel", 50 ],
       [ "jar_glass_sealed", 50 ],
       [ "jar_3l_glass_sealed", 40 ],
@@ -1673,7 +1673,7 @@
     "type": "item_group",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "items": [
-      [ "knife_butcher", 35 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 35 },
       [ "cane", 25 ],
       [ "sinister_cane", 2 ],
       [ "wizard_cane", 1 ],
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/SUS/domestic.json b/data/json/itemgroups/SUS/domestic.json
index b6aa4cf029036..ea60131e417c3 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/SUS/domestic.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/SUS/domestic.json
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_bread", "prob": 45 },
       {
         "distribution": [
-          { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
+          { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
           { "item": "knife_meat_cleaver", "prob": 10 }
         ],
         "prob": 65
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/collections_domestic.json b/data/json/itemgroups/collections_domestic.json
index 03d59afa6d911..6da6fe6f3e995 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/collections_domestic.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/collections_domestic.json
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
       [ "jar_glass_sealed", 50 ],
       [ "jar_3l_glass_sealed", 40 ],
       [ "bowl_pewter", 25 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 20 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       [ "thermos", 15 ],
       [ "tongs", 15 ],
       [ "spatula", 15 ],
@@ -97,13 +97,13 @@
       [ "corkscrew", 10 ],
       [ "peeler", 15 ],
       [ "brush", 15 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ],
       [ "knife_meat_cleaver", 10 ],
       [ "knife_vegetable_cleaver", 10 ],
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_paring", "prob": 25 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_bread", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_chef", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_carving", "prob": 20 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       [ "cutting_board", 20 ],
       [ "bottle_opener", 15 ],
       [ "mortar_pestle", 10 ]
@@ -685,7 +685,7 @@
       { "group": "dishes_dining", "prob": 460 },
       { "group": "condiments", "prob": 425 },
       { "group": "pantry_liquids", "prob": 160 },
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       { "item": "cookbook", "prob": 35 },
       { "item": "cotton_patchwork", "prob": 1 },
       { "item": "popcan_stove", "prob": 5, "charges": [ 0, 500 ] },
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/food_service.json b/data/json/itemgroups/food_service.json
index bc3cab06167a3..7ef4274e4222f 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/food_service.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/food_service.json
@@ -597,7 +597,7 @@
     "type": "item_group",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 30 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 30 },
       { "prob": 50, "group": "bread_bag_plastic_14" },
       { "prob": 50, "group": "seasoning_salt_bulk" },
       { "prob": 50, "group": "seasoning_italian_bulk" },
@@ -1074,7 +1074,7 @@
       [ "lasagne_raw", 20 ],
       [ "macaroni_raw", 20 ],
       [ "foodplace_food", 5 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ]
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 }
     ]
   },
   {
@@ -1110,7 +1110,7 @@
       { "prob": 15, "group": "chilly-p_various" },
       { "prob": 15, "group": "curry_powder_various" },
       [ "macaroni_raw", 20 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ]
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 }
     ]
   },
   {
@@ -1350,8 +1350,8 @@
     "id": "butcher_tools",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 30 },
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_steak", "prob": 20 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 30 },
       { "item": "butchering_kit", "prob": 5 },
       { "item": "tongs", "prob": 10 },
       { "item": "carver_off", "prob": 5, "charges": [ 0, 500 ] },
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/furniture.json b/data/json/itemgroups/furniture.json
index fc37c2496cdb4..2a856bf02b734 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/furniture.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/furniture.json
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     "id": "knifeblock",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_steak", "prob": 85 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       { "item": "kukri", "prob": 1 },
       { "item": "tongs", "prob": 28 },
       { "item": "meat", "prob": 1 }
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/science_and_tech.json b/data/json/itemgroups/science_and_tech.json
index f80c8c5c0d052..585d70a92a558 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/science_and_tech.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/science_and_tech.json
@@ -577,7 +577,7 @@
       [ "string_6", 2 ],
       [ "hacksaw", 17 ],
       [ "xacto", 10 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 10 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 10 },
       [ "machete", 5 ],
       [ "gloves_rubber", 20 ],
       [ "apron_plastic", 20 ],
diff --git a/data/json/items/tool/knives.json b/data/json/items/tool/knives.json
index f414397ea89d6..2a417a10569b7 100644
--- a/data/json/items/tool/knives.json
+++ b/data/json/items/tool/knives.json
@@ -75,6 +75,30 @@
     "weapon_category": [ "SHIVS" ],
     "melee_damage": { "bash": 1, "stab": 18 }
   },
+  {
+    "id": "knife_huge",
+    "name": { "str": "huge kitchen knife", "str_pl": "huge kitchen knives" },
+    "type": "TOOL",
+    "variants": [
+      {
+        "id": "knife_butcher",
+        "name": { "str": "butcher knife", "str_pl": "butcher knives" },
+        "description": "A sharp, heavy knife.  It makes a good melee weapon, and is an ideal item for butchering corpses.",
+        "ascii_picture": "knife_butcher"
+      }
+    ],
+    "copy-from": "base_kitchen_knife",
+    "weight": "380 g",
+    "volume": "300 ml",
+    "longest_side": "35 cm",
+    "price": "30 USD",
+    "price_postapoc": "50 cent",
+    "to_hit": { "grip": "weapon", "length": "short", "surface": "point", "balance": "neutral" },
+    "qualities": [ [ "CUT", 2 ], [ "BUTCHER", 25 ] ],
+    "flags": [ "SHEATH_KNIFE", "ALLOWS_BODY_BLOCK" ],
+    "weapon_category": [ "KNIVES" ],
+    "melee_damage": { "bash": 2, "stab": 14 }
+  },
   {
     "id": "copper_knife",
     "type": "TOOL",
diff --git a/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/base/modular_firestation_1/modular_firestation1.json b/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/base/modular_firestation_1/modular_firestation1.json
index 9f200715d3a70..822961b86292b 100644
--- a/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/base/modular_firestation_1/modular_firestation1.json
+++ b/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/base/modular_firestation_1/modular_firestation1.json
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@
         { "point": "furniture", "id": "f_butcher_rack", "x": 1, "y": 5 },
         { "point": "furniture", "id": "f_table", "x": 1, "y": 4 }
       ],
-      "place_loot": [ { "item": "knife_butcher", "x": 1, "y": 4, "chance": 100 } ]
+      "place_loot": [ { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "x": 1, "y": 4, "chance": 100 } ]
     }
   },
   {
diff --git a/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_1/modular_canteen_common.json b/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_1/modular_canteen_common.json
index d4b1c9a1f246e..ee969f3c8b1b6 100644
--- a/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_1/modular_canteen_common.json
+++ b/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_1/modular_canteen_common.json
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@
         { "point": "furniture", "id": "f_butcher_rack", "x": 17, "y": 12 },
         { "point": "furniture", "id": "f_table", "x": 16, "y": 12 }
       ],
-      "place_loot": [ { "item": "knife_butcher", "x": 16, "y": 12 } ]
+      "place_loot": [ { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "x": 16, "y": 12 } ]
     }
   },
   {
diff --git a/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_2/modular_canteen_common.json b/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_2/modular_canteen_common.json
index e14b2ce1d963d..06a2d0d297263 100644
--- a/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_2/modular_canteen_common.json
+++ b/data/json/mapgen/basecamps/expansion/modular_canteen/version_2/modular_canteen_common.json
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@
         { "point": "furniture", "id": "f_butcher_rack", "x": 16, "y": 22 },
         { "point": "furniture", "id": "f_table", "x": 17, "y": 22 }
       ],
-      "place_loot": [ { "item": "knife_butcher", "x": 17, "y": 22 } ]
+      "place_loot": [ { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "x": 17, "y": 22 } ]
     }
   },
   {
diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/clothing_halloween.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/clothing_halloween.json
index 660693ef5d1d9..ed787a5b250a2 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/clothing_halloween.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/clothing_halloween.json
@@ -1132,7 +1132,13 @@
           { "item": "hat_chef", "prob": 70, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
           { "group": "shirts_unisex", "prob": 75, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
           { "group": "costume_masks", "prob": 10, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
-          { "item": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath", "prob": 60, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
+          {
+            "item": "knife_huge",
+            "variant": "knife_butcher",
+            "container-item": "sheath",
+            "prob": 60,
+            "damage": [ 1, 4 ]
+          },
           { "group": "socks_unisex", "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
           {
             "distribution": [
diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json
index 9ac8b5b9eafc4..ce354c0e241d2 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json
@@ -186,8 +186,8 @@
     "entries": [
       {
         "distribution": [
-          { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 50, "damage": [ 0, 3 ] }
           { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_chef", "prob": 50, "damage": [ 0, 3 ] },
+          { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 50, "damage": [ 0, 3 ] }
         ]
       },
       {
diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json
index a3b2dd42e2722..d173ff9755104 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@
     "id": "survivor_knife",
     "type": "item_group",
     "items": [
-      [ "knife_butcher", 15 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 15 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_chef", "prob": 15 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_carving", "prob": 15 },
       [ "knife_folding", 10 ],
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/NC_ARMY.json b/data/json/npcs/NC_ARMY.json
index 75356b736cf6b..3212db7ffc0b1 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/NC_ARMY.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/NC_ARMY.json
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@
     "id": "NC_ARMY_cutting",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "hatchet", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "knife_combat", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "machete", "prob": 20 },
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/NC_ARSONIST.json b/data/json/npcs/NC_ARSONIST.json
index 56af7e62b4bea..8f90653b4ac5f 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/NC_ARSONIST.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/NC_ARSONIST.json
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@
     "id": "NC_ARSONIST_cutting",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "hatchet", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "ax", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "machete", "prob": 20 },
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/NC_OPS.json b/data/json/npcs/NC_OPS.json
index 57b138be68056..d737a3d49d819 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/NC_OPS.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/NC_OPS.json
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
     "type": "item_group",
     "id": "NC_OPS_cutting",
     "items": [
-      [ "knife_butcher", 20 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       [ "hatchet", 20 ],
       [ "knife_combat", 20 ],
       [ "machete", 20 ],
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/NC_SURVIVOR_CHEF.json b/data/json/npcs/NC_SURVIVOR_CHEF.json
index 99a1c72d8e9f4..02bbffeda0e3c 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/NC_SURVIVOR_CHEF.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/NC_SURVIVOR_CHEF.json
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
       { "item": "water_clean", "prob": 90 },
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 100 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 100 },
       { "item": "joint", "prob": 50 },
       { "prob": 5, "group": "coke_bag_zipper_8" },
       { "prob": 60, "group": "cig_box_cigarette_20" },
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/godco/godco_missions.json b/data/json/npcs/godco/godco_missions.json
index 6b54e4a41f971..b31aa77c8665d 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/godco/godco_missions.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/godco/godco_missions.json
@@ -53,16 +53,16 @@
     "id": "MISSION_GODCO_COOK_FOOD_3",
     "type": "mission_definition",
     "name": { "str": "Prickled Meals" },
-    "description": "Find a butcher knife.",
+    "description": "Find a sizable knife.",
     "goal": "MGOAL_FIND_ITEM",
     "difficulty": 1,
     "value": 0,
-    "item": "knife_butcher",
+    "item": "knife_huge",
     "count": 1,
     "origins": [ "ORIGIN_SECONDARY" ],
     "dialogue": {
       "describe": "I need something sharper.",
-      "offer": "I don't have any butcher knives in here.  It's difficult to cut anything hard without it.  It's good to have one, even though I won't use it that often.  Could you get me one?",
+      "offer": "I don't have any butcher knives in here.  It's difficult to cut anything hard without it.  It's good to have one, even though I won't use it that often.  Could you get me one, or anything similarly suitable?",
       "accepted": "Thank you for accepting.  I can't cut anything with this dull knife.",
       "rejected": "I guess I have to cut them with my steak knife.",
       "advice": "Butcher knives are not that rare to find.  They are commonly found in kitchens.",
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/island_prison/prisoners.json b/data/json/npcs/island_prison/prisoners.json
index 4ba52b15d3dfd..6f1f74f933000 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/island_prison/prisoners.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/island_prison/prisoners.json
@@ -84,11 +84,11 @@
     "items": [
       [ "baton-extended", 50 ],
       [ "PR24-retracted", 50 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 30 ],
       [ "knife_meat_cleaver", 30 ],
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_steak", "prob": 30 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_chef", "prob": 30 },
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_paring", "prob": 30 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 30 },
       { "item": "knife_large", "variant": "knife_carving", "prob": 30 },
       [ "pointy_stick", 30 ],
       [ "cudgel", 20 ],
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/items_generic.json b/data/json/npcs/items_generic.json
index ba652acbe0e5c..50af1b1e51d7c 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/items_generic.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/items_generic.json
@@ -706,7 +706,7 @@
       [ "ketchup", 4 ],
       [ "sheet_kevlar_layered", 1 ],
       [ "knee_pads", 4 ],
-      [ "knife_butcher", 6 ],
+      [ "knife_huge", 6 ],
       [ "knife_butter", 4 ],
       [ "knife_combat", 4 ],
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_steak", "prob": 8 },
diff --git a/data/json/npcs/refugee_center/surface_refugees/NPC_Mangalpreet_Singh.json b/data/json/npcs/refugee_center/surface_refugees/NPC_Mangalpreet_Singh.json
index 379d32c639acb..152f4faac2a10 100644
--- a/data/json/npcs/refugee_center/surface_refugees/NPC_Mangalpreet_Singh.json
+++ b/data/json/npcs/refugee_center/surface_refugees/NPC_Mangalpreet_Singh.json
@@ -64,8 +64,8 @@
     "id": "REFUGEE_Mangalpreet_wield",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath", "prob": 2 },
       { "item": "knife_small", "variant": "knife_steak", "container-item": "sheath", "prob": 4 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath", "prob": 2 },
       { "item": "kukri", "container-item": "sheath", "prob": 1 }
     ]
   },
diff --git a/data/json/professions.json b/data/json/professions.json
index 1970f97bf6981..cdd188142c71f 100644
--- a/data/json/professions.json
+++ b/data/json/professions.json
@@ -803,7 +803,7 @@
           { "item": "socks" },
           { "item": "dress_shoes" },
           { "group": "charged_smart_phone" },
-          { "item": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath" },
+          { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath" },
           { "item": "hat_chef", "variant": "white_hat_chef" },
           { "item": "jacket_chef", "variant": "white_jacket_chef" },
           { "item": "apron_cotton", "variant": "generic_apron_cotton" },
@@ -828,7 +828,7 @@
           { "item": "socks" },
           { "item": "sneakers" },
           { "group": "charged_smart_phone" },
-          { "item": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath" },
+          { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "container-item": "sheath" },
           { "item": "hat_chef", "variant": "white_hat_chef" },
           { "item": "jacket_chef", "variant": "white_jacket_chef" },
           { "item": "apron_plastic" },
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/basecamps/base/recipe_modular_firestation_1/recipe_modular_firestation1.json b/data/json/recipes/basecamps/base/recipe_modular_firestation_1/recipe_modular_firestation1.json
index 1c820be0b20db..2fa8cfc105aa8 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/basecamps/base/recipe_modular_firestation_1/recipe_modular_firestation1.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/basecamps/base/recipe_modular_firestation_1/recipe_modular_firestation1.json
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@
       { "id": "hunting" }
     ],
     "blueprint_excludes": [ { "id": "fbmc_firestation1_butchery" } ],
-    "components": [ [ [ "knife_butcher", 1 ], [ "knife_small", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 2 ] ] ]
+    "components": [ [ [ "knife_huge", 1 ], [ "knife_small", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 2 ] ] ]
   },
   {
     "type": "recipe",
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_1/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json b/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_1/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json
index ddfae61e314d1..bf0dab688d87f 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_1/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_1/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
     "blueprint_requires": [ { "id": "fbmk_canteen_smoking" } ],
     "blueprint_provides": [ { "id": "fbmk_canteen_butchery" }, { "id": "kitchen_recipes_3" }, { "id": "trapping" }, { "id": "hunting" } ],
     "blueprint_excludes": [ { "id": "fbmk_canteen_butchery" } ],
-    "components": [ [ [ "knife_butcher", 1 ], [ "knife_small", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 2 ] ] ]
+    "components": [ [ [ "knife_huge", 1 ], [ "knife_small", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 2 ] ] ]
   },
   {
     "type": "recipe",
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_2/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json b/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_2/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json
index c0387b337d2f2..df9bf290e56c2 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_2/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/basecamps/expansion/recipe_modular_canteen/version_2/recipe_modular_canteen_common.json
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@
     "blueprint_requires": [ { "id": "fbmk_2_smoking" } ],
     "blueprint_provides": [ { "id": "fbmk_2_butchery" }, { "id": "fbmk_2_recipes_3" }, { "id": "trapping" }, { "id": "hunting" } ],
     "blueprint_excludes": [ { "id": "fbmk_2_butchery" } ],
-    "components": [ [ [ "knife_butcher", 1 ], [ "knife_small", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 2 ] ] ],
+    "components": [ [ [ "knife_huge", 1 ], [ "knife_small", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 2 ] ] ],
     "flags": [
       "MAP_MIRROR_HORIZONTAL_IF_N",
       "MAP_ROTATE_90_IF_NE",
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json b/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json
index c4e8ae2b7ac1e..0ae814f3a0d34 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json
@@ -3076,7 +3076,7 @@
   {
     "type": "uncraft",
     "activity_level": "MODERATE_EXERCISE",
-    "result": "knife_butcher",
+    "result": "knife_huge",
     "time": "10 m",
     "qualities": [ { "id": "HAMMER", "level": 1 }, { "id": "CUT", "level": 2 } ],
     "components": [ [ [ "spike", 1 ], [ "steel_chunk", 4 ], [ "scrap", 20 ] ], [ [ "leather", 1 ], [ "fur", 1 ] ] ]
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/tools/tool.json b/data/json/recipes/tools/tool.json
index e73cb3a876a82..fc54438500796 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/tools/tool.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/tools/tool.json
@@ -227,8 +227,8 @@
     "time": "30 s",
     "autolearn": true,
     "components": [
-      [ [ "knife_butcher", 1 ] ],
       [ [ "knife_meat_cleaver", 1 ] ],
+      [ [ "knife_huge", 1 ] ],
       [ [ "knife_large", 1 ] ],
       [ [ "leather", 2 ], [ "cotton_patchwork", 2 ] ],
       [ [ "cordage_short", 2, "LIST" ] ]
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_electronic.json b/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_electronic.json
index a973108fea60e..69a588629d337 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_electronic.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_electronic.json
@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@
         [ "pan", 1 ],
         [ "pot", 1 ],
         [ "pot_copper", 1 ],
-        [ "knife_butcher", 2 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 2 ],
         [ "knife_small", 6 ],
         [ "knife_butter", 6 ],
         [ "muffler", 1 ]
@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@
         [ "pan", 1 ],
         [ "pot", 1 ],
         [ "pot_copper", 1 ],
-        [ "knife_butcher", 2 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 2 ],
         [ "knife_small", 6 ],
         [ "knife_butter", 6 ],
         [ "muffler", 1 ]
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_hand.json b/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_hand.json
index 0280c75da2446..c2e1c7750e3cf 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_hand.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/tools/tools_hand.json
@@ -1124,7 +1124,8 @@
   {
     "type": "recipe",
     "activity_level": "BRISK_EXERCISE",
-    "result": "knife_butcher",
+    "result": "knife_huge",
+    "variant": "knife_butcher",
     "category": "CC_WEAPON",
     "subcategory": "CSC_WEAPON_PIERCING",
     "skill_used": "fabrication",
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/weapon/piercing.json b/data/json/recipes/weapon/piercing.json
index 07a852041666a..5b487a7fd7162 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/weapon/piercing.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/weapon/piercing.json
@@ -954,7 +954,7 @@
     "components": [
       [ [ "stick_long", 1 ], [ "long_pole", 1 ] ],
       [
-        [ "knife_butcher", 1 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 1 ],
         [ "knife_large", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat_army", 1 ],
@@ -990,7 +990,7 @@
     "components": [
       [ [ "stick_long", 1 ], [ "long_pole", 1 ] ],
       [
-        [ "knife_butcher", 1 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 1 ],
         [ "knife_large", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat_army", 1 ],
@@ -1046,7 +1046,7 @@
     "components": [
       [ [ "spear_shaft", 1 ] ],
       [
-        [ "knife_butcher", 1 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 1 ],
         [ "knife_large", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat_army", 1 ],
diff --git a/data/json/requirements/melee.json b/data/json/requirements/melee.json
index f989b46354181..edf16cd30615f 100644
--- a/data/json/requirements/melee.json
+++ b/data/json/requirements/melee.json
@@ -98,9 +98,9 @@
         [ "tanto_inferior", -1 ],
         [ "kirpan_cheap", -1 ],
         [ "enfield_bayonet", -1 ],
-        [ "knife_butcher", -1 ],
         [ "knife_vegetable_cleaver", -1 ],
         [ "knife_meat_cleaver", -1 ]
+        [ "knife_huge", -1 ],
         [ "knife_large", -1 ],
       ]
     ]
diff --git a/data/mods/Magiclysm/items/enchanted_tools.json b/data/mods/Magiclysm/items/enchanted_tools.json
index 93b73d7ebcb05..94de35151afa6 100644
--- a/data/mods/Magiclysm/items/enchanted_tools.json
+++ b/data/mods/Magiclysm/items/enchanted_tools.json
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
   {
     "type": "GENERIC",
     "id": "knife_butcher_plus_one",
-    "copy-from": "knife_butcher",
+    "copy-from": "knife_huge",
     "name": { "str": "butcher knife +1", "str_pl": "butcher knives +1" },
     "proportional": { "price": 3.0, "price_postapoc": 3.0, "weight": 0.9, "melee_damage": { "all": 1.1 } },
     "extend": { "qualities": [ [ "BUTCHER", 28 ] ] }
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
   {
     "type": "GENERIC",
     "id": "knife_butcher_plus_two",
-    "copy-from": "knife_butcher",
+    "copy-from": "knife_huge",
     "name": { "str": "butcher knife +2", "str_pl": "butcher knives +2" },
     "proportional": { "price": 6.0, "price_postapoc": 6.0, "weight": 0.8, "melee_damage": { "all": 1.2 } },
     "extend": { "qualities": [ [ "BUTCHER", 30 ] ] }
diff --git a/data/mods/Magiclysm/recipes/enchanting.json b/data/mods/Magiclysm/recipes/enchanting.json
index 3d78de7c5a2ca..df4b78fbce223 100644
--- a/data/mods/Magiclysm/recipes/enchanting.json
+++ b/data/mods/Magiclysm/recipes/enchanting.json
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
     "copy-from": "cestus_plus_one",
     "qualities": [ { "id": "MANA_INFUSE", "level": 1 } ],
     "result": "knife_butcher_plus_one",
-    "components": [ [ [ "knife_butcher", 1 ] ], [ [ "mana_dust", 20 ] ], [ [ "mercury", 10 ] ] ]
+    "components": [ [ [ "knife_huge", 1 ] ], [ [ "mana_dust", 20 ] ], [ [ "mercury", 10 ] ] ]
   },
   {
     "type": "recipe",
diff --git a/data/mods/Magiclysm/requirements/spell_components.json b/data/mods/Magiclysm/requirements/spell_components.json
index 33e60c77c00d8..b8003edf40952 100644
--- a/data/mods/Magiclysm/requirements/spell_components.json
+++ b/data/mods/Magiclysm/requirements/spell_components.json
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
       [
         [ "xacto", 1 ],
         [ "diveknife", 1 ],
-        [ "knife_butcher", 1 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 1 ],
         [ "knife_combat", 1 ],
         [ "knife_large", 1 ],
         [ "knife_hunting", 1 ],
diff --git a/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_ARMY.json b/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_ARMY.json
index 82961b7cf3754..0c24f87ea7e5a 100644
--- a/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_ARMY.json
+++ b/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_ARMY.json
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
     "id": "NC_ARMY_cutting",
     "subtype": "distribution",
     "entries": [
-      { "item": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "hatchet", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "knife_combat", "prob": 20 },
       { "item": "machete", "prob": 20 },
diff --git a/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_OPS.json b/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_OPS.json
index 661d704859d69..508f043bd6247 100644
--- a/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_OPS.json
+++ b/data/mods/Military_Professions/npc/NC_OPS.json
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
     "type": "item_group",
     "id": "NC_OPS_cutting",
     "items": [
-      [ "knife_butcher", 20 ],
+      { "item": "knife_huge", "variant": "knife_butcher", "prob": 20 },
       [ "hatchet", 20 ],
       [ "knife_combat", 20 ],
       [ "machete", 20 ],
diff --git a/data/mods/TEST_DATA/expected_dps_data/knives_dps.json b/data/mods/TEST_DATA/expected_dps_data/knives_dps.json
index 29289cbfcea28..f630ab785f6ae 100644
--- a/data/mods/TEST_DATA/expected_dps_data/knives_dps.json
+++ b/data/mods/TEST_DATA/expected_dps_data/knives_dps.json
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
       "knife_baselard": 14.872,
       "bio_blade_weapon": 24.5,
       "bone_knife": 7.11,
-      "knife_butcher": 10,
+      "knife_huge": 10,
       "knife_combat": 16.489,
       "copper_knife": 8.0,
       "diveknife": 8.0,
diff --git a/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/dreamforged_weapon.json b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/dreamforged_weapon.json
index 48872f9bb75c7..f1a7d26f9507e 100644
--- a/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/dreamforged_weapon.json
+++ b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/dreamforged_weapon.json
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
     "type": "recipe",
     "result": "dreamdross_knife",
     "copy-from": "dreamdross_bo",
-    "components": [ [ [ "dreamdross_lump", 2 ], [ "scrap_dreamdross", 20 ] ], [ [ "knife_butcher", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 1 ] ] ],
+    "components": [ [ [ "dreamdross_lump", 2 ], [ "scrap_dreamdross", 20 ] ], [ [ "knife_huge", 1 ], [ "knife_large", 1 ] ] ],
     "time": "2 h",
     "flags": [ "SECRET" ],
     "difficulty": 1
diff --git a/data/mods/innawood/recipes/tools_electronic.json b/data/mods/innawood/recipes/tools_electronic.json
index 1e3ffe18c8aa2..42ef12b49f1a1 100644
--- a/data/mods/innawood/recipes/tools_electronic.json
+++ b/data/mods/innawood/recipes/tools_electronic.json
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
         [ "pan", 1 ],
         [ "pot", 1 ],
         [ "pot_copper", 1 ],
-        [ "knife_butcher", 2 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 2 ],
         [ "knife_small", 6 ],
         [ "knife_butter", 6 ],
         [ "muffler", 1 ]
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
         [ "pan", 1 ],
         [ "pot", 1 ],
         [ "pot_copper", 1 ],
-        [ "knife_butcher", 2 ],
+        [ "knife_huge", 2 ],
         [ "knife_small", 6 ],
         [ "knife_butter", 6 ],
         [ "muffler", 1 ]
diff --git a/tests/crafting_test.cpp b/tests/crafting_test.cpp
index 4413fa1964ead..ea93639d0200a 100644
--- a/tests/crafting_test.cpp
+++ b/tests/crafting_test.cpp
@@ -2153,7 +2153,7 @@ TEST_CASE( "recipes_inherit_rot_of_components_properly", "[crafting][rot]" )
     tools.insert( tools.end(), 10, tool_with_ammo( "popcan_stove", 500 ) );
     tools.insert( tools.end(), 10, tool_with_ammo( "dehydrator", 500 ) );
     tools.emplace_back( "pot_canning" );
-    tools.emplace_back( "knife_butcher" );
+    tools.emplace_back( "knife_huge" );
 
     GIVEN( "1 hour until rotten macaroni and fresh cheese" ) {
 
diff --git a/tests/iuse_actor_test.cpp b/tests/iuse_actor_test.cpp
index 0534a56ed24a2..e11031a53d1b2 100644
--- a/tests/iuse_actor_test.cpp
+++ b/tests/iuse_actor_test.cpp
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ static void cut_up_yields( const std::string &target )
     CAPTURE( target );
     salvage_actor test_actor;
     item cut_up_target{ target };
-    item tool{ "knife_butcher" };
+    item tool{ "knife_huge" };
     const std::map<material_id, int> &target_materials = cut_up_target.made_of();
     const float mat_total = cut_up_target.type->mat_portion_total == 0 ? 1 :
                             cut_up_target.type->mat_portion_total;
diff --git a/tests/npc_talk_test.cpp b/tests/npc_talk_test.cpp
index dc4275b8d738a..85afe3711224c 100644
--- a/tests/npc_talk_test.cpp
+++ b/tests/npc_talk_test.cpp
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ static const item_category_id item_category_manual( "manual" );
 static const itype_id itype_beer( "beer" );
 static const itype_id itype_bottle_glass( "bottle_glass" );
 static const itype_id itype_dnd_handbook( "dnd_handbook" );
-static const itype_id itype_knife_butcher( "knife_butcher" );
+static const itype_id itype_knife_huge( "knife_huge" );
 static const itype_id itype_manual_speech( "manual_speech" );
 
 static const mtype_id mon_zombie_bio_op( "mon_zombie_bio_op" );
@@ -784,7 +784,7 @@ TEST_CASE( "npc_talk_items", "[npc_talk]" )
     CHECK( d.responses[7].text == "This is a basic test response." );
 
     d.add_topic( "TALK_TEST_ITEM_WIELDED" );
-    item_location loc = player_character.i_add( item( itype_knife_butcher ) );
+    item_location loc = player_character.i_add( item( itype_knife_huge ) );
     CHECK( player_character.wield( *loc ) );
     gen_response_lines( d, 2 );
     CHECK( d.responses[0].text == "This is a basic test response." );