Thor’s Hammer refers to the beef shank that is located above the knee on a cow. Often, a Thor’s Hammer is cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch steaks called osso buco, but in this case it is whole.

Available bone-in or without, this cut is from the shank primal and is simply delicious when braised or slow-cooked. Though technically not a steak, beef shank is still a flavorsome and ...

Since not many people buy beef shank, it's not typically found in stores ... They're typically used in stir fry or fajitas. Flank steak is from the abdominal muscles of the cow.