Evidence docket
Every fact, and where we read it
1,722 records behind the scores: what each seller says about its beef, the page we read it on, what we checked and found nothing, and every price change with its source. Nearly all of it is the sellers’ own words; we mark what isn’t. How we use it
| Date | Seller · steak | Fact | What we record | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | D’Artagnan All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged 21 days | Bullet 'Wet aged a minimum of 21 days'; detail badge 'Wet-Aged 21+ Days'; copy 'Twenty-one days of wet aging add complexity and depth of taste.' | dartagnan.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | D’Artagnan All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
US rancher cooperative raising exclusively for D'Artagnan | 'comes from cattle raised exclusively for D'Artagnan by a cooperative of ranchers committed to strict protocols of humane animal husbandry.' | dartagnan.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Four Sixes Ranch All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Choice | Benchmark Reserve Ribeye product page states 'Top tier USDA Choice Beef.' FAQ confirms Reserve line = USDA Choice; Prime line is a separate SKU. USDA-graded but no registry entry retrieved. | 6666beef.com ↗ 6666beef.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Four Sixes Ranch All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Angus-derived beef program; no wagyu claim on the Reserve ribeye. FAQ: 'majority, but not all... derived from the Angus breed.' | 6666beef.com ↗ 6666beef.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Four Sixes Ranch All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Choice-level | Marbling not stated on product page; implied by USDA Choice grade. FAQ describes Choice as 'high quality but has less marbling than Prime.' | 6666beef.com ↗ 6666beef.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Four Sixes Ranch All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged 21 days | Product page: 'Aged for a minimum of 21 days.' FAQ specifies method: wet-aged a minimum of 21 days in vacuum-sealed bags prior to packaging. | 6666beef.com ↗ 6666beef.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Four Sixes Ranch All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Four Sixes (6666) Ranch TX, all 3 divisions + partner ranch network | FAQ: 'we source from all three divisions of the Four Sixes Ranch as well as other ranches within our network.' Angus-based brand tied to the historic 6666 Ranch, Texas. | 6666beef.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Chop All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Choice | Benchmark ribeye is USDA Choice, Angus. USDA Prime exists as a separate premium option; Choice is the everyday grade. Confirmed on goodchop.com ('USDA Choice ribeyes') and FoodBoxHQ product review. | goodchop.com ↗ foodboxhq.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Chop All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark ribeye is Angus USDA Choice, not wagyu. Wagyu exists only as a separate premium SKU and is not folded into the benchmark. | goodchop.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Chop All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Choice-level | Angus breed selected for marbling; graded USDA Choice ('well-marbled and tender'). No BMS score published. | goodchop.com ↗ foodboxhq.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Chop All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aging not stated | No dry/wet aging day count published for the ribeye on goodchop.com or in product reviews. | goodchop.com ↗ foodboxhq.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Chop All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
US family farms/independent ranchers; Angus; 100% American; box-only | Subscription butcher box; works only with domestic family farms/independent ranchers. Ribeye sold only inside customizable box plans, not a la carte. | goodchop.com ↗ goodchop.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Ranchers All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Choice+ | Product page: 'USDA Choice or higher-steakhouse quality'. About page states 'Graded USDA Upper Choice or Higher'. Self-asserted upper-Choice marketing grade; no USDA grade paperwork retrieved. | goodranchers.com ↗ goodranchers.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Ranchers All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is an Angus/USDA-Choice everyday bone-in ribeye; not wagyu. Good Ranchers offers American Wagyu burgers separately but the ribeye itself is conventional Angus-type. | goodranchers.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Ranchers All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Not stated | No BMS or specific marbling grade stated for the ribeye; only 'steakhouse quality' / 'Upper Choice' marketing language. | goodranchers.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Good Ranchers All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
100+ American family farms; 100% US-sourced | Works with 100+ US family farms; 100% of beef American-sourced. | goodranchers.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Holy Grail Steak Co. All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Prime | Self-designated 'Upper Prime' Black Angus. Page says USDA Prime allows only 'slightly abundant marbling... not high enough for us... we designate our beef Upper Prime.' House marketing grade above Prime, not AMS-graded. | holygrailsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Holy Grail Steak Co. All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a Black Angus ribeye, not wagyu. (Company sells separate Japanese A5 and American Tajima wagyu ribeyes, not folded in here.) | holygrailsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Holy Grail Steak Co. All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Ample | Page: 'abundant marbling of these ribeyes represent the Holy Grail of Black Angus raised in the USA.' No BMS number for the Angus benchmark. | holygrailsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Holy Grail Steak Co. All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aging not stated | Page says butchers 'perfectly age, cut, and immediately vacuum seal our steaks' but gives NO method (wet/dry) and NO day count. A separate SKU (Dry-Aged Upper Prime Angus Ribeye, $99) is 30+ day dry-aged. | holygrailsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Holy Grail Steak Co. All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
US partner ranches; 'Steakhouse Direct' restaurant-distributor redirect program | Works with partner ranches and, via 'Steakhouse Direct,' redirects restaurant/steakhouse-bound Upper Prime Black Angus inventory to consumers. | holygrailsteak.com ↗ robbreport.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Kansas City Steak Company All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Ungraded | Standard Boneless Ribeye page (#7010) makes NO USDA grade claim; described as 'carved from the aged Prime Rib Roast' (a cut descriptor). KCSC reserves 'USDA Prime' for a separate pricier boneless SKU ($324.95). | kansascitysteaks.com ↗ kansascitysteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Kansas City Steak Company All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a conventional corn-fed Midwestern boneless ribeye, not wagyu. KCSC's American-Style Kobe (wagyu) ribeyes are separate SKUs; wagyu is not inherited into the benchmark. | kansascitysteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Kansas City Steak Company All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Not stated | Marketing language only: 'gorgeous marbling', 'unbelievably tender and flavorful'. No BMS number or USDA marbling tier stated for the standard boneless ribeye. | kansascitysteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Kansas City Steak Company All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged 28 days | Standard page states 'aged for up to 28 days' but does NOT name the method. Sister USDA Prime SKU and Amazon listing describe KCSC ribeyes as 'wet aged up to 28 days'. Recorded wet_28d; method not spelled out on #7010 pa…ge. |
kansascitysteaks.com ↗ kansascitysteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Kansas City Steak Company All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Corn-fed Midwestern/Great Plains beef; own USDA-inspected facility | Long-standing supplier relationships; master butchers select/cut/trim in-house at KCSC's own USDA-inspected plant. | kansascitysteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Prime | Page: 'certified High-Prime grade by the USDA, putting it in the top 2% of American beef that qualifies.' USDA grade is Prime; 'High-Prime' is Lobel's self-asserted top-of-Prime label, not a separate USDA grade. Not inde…pendently verified. |
lobels.com ↗ lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Prime-level | 'extensive marbling with exceptional flavor and texture'; consistent with USDA Prime abundant marbling. Self-claimed, no BMS score given. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a USDA Prime corn-fed Angus-type steak, not wagyu. Lobel's sells wagyu as a separate line (see other_ribeyes). | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Dry-aged 42 days | 'master butchers dry-age the rib steak for up to six weeks' = up to ~42 days dry aging. 'Up to' is a max, not a minimum. | lobels.com ↗ lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Corn-fed Midwest cattle; NYC master butchers, dry-aged & cut to order | Lobel's of New York, family butchers since 1840, Madison Ave NYC. Benchmark sourced from corn-fed Midwest cattle; cut/dry-aged in-house. | lobels.com ↗ lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Meat N Bone All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Prime | Benchmark boneless ribeye listed as USDA Prime, 'G1 Certified' on product page. Grade self-asserted, not independently re-verified. See companion claim for G1=Certified Angus Beef AMS anchor. | meatnbone.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Meat N Bone All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a Black Angus USDA Prime ribeye; no wagyu. Wagyu is a separate SKU line (see other_ribeyes). | meatnbone.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Meat N Bone All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Prime-level | Product page: 'abundant marbling', USDA Prime, 'A' maturity; G1 collection copy claims top 3% of USDA Choice and Prime. | meatnbone.com ↗ meatnbone.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Meat N Bone All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Dry-aged 15 days | Product page: 'Aging: 15 days dry-aged, 30+ days wet-aged.' Dry-then-wet program; also captured as wet_30d companion claim. | meatnbone.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Meat N Bone All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged 30 days | Second half of benchmark aging: wet-aged 30+ days after the initial 15-day dry age. | meatnbone.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Meat N Bone All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Midwest US Black Angus farms (NE/KS/IA/IL), CAB-and-above | Sources most beef from Midwestern U.S. farms; sells Certified Angus Beef and above; hot carcass weight cap ~1,050 lb per G1 spec. | meatnbone.com ↗ meatnbone.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Moink All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Ungraded | Boneless Ribeye product page makes no USDA grade claim (no Prime/Choice/Select). Marketing says 'Perfect marbling' only. Grass-finished beef is typically ungraded/lower on the USDA marbling scale. | moinkbox.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Moink All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is an American grass-fed/grass-finished ribeye; no wagyu claim on the product or sourcing pages. | moinkbox.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Moink All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Not stated | Product page says 'Perfect marbling and perfect wow factor' — marketing language only, no BMS or USDA marbling grade given. | moinkbox.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Moink All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aging not stated | No dry- or wet-aging claim or day count on the Boneless Ribeye product page or bone-in ribeye page. | moinkbox.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Moink All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
US small/regenerative family farms (e.g. Mannix Family MT); ~100+ farms | Moink aggregates from small American family farms across ~20 states; named suppliers include the Mannix Family (Montana) and Bertolla Brothers. Positions itself for regenerative/pasture-based farmers. | moinkbox.com ↗ blog.moinkbox.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Mr. Steak All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Prime | Sold as 'USDA Prime Boneless Ribeye'; page: 'Our USDA Prime Boneless Ribeye is something special.' Review calls it top 2-3% of beef. Grade self-asserted on DTC page; no AMS paperwork retrieved. | mrsteak.com ↗ carnivorestyle.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Mr. Steak All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Prime-level | Page: 'beautiful marbling and natural fat content'; 'this naturally fatty cut is unmatched.' Marbling = USDA Prime grade level. | mrsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Mr. Steak All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a conventional Angus/USDA Prime steak, not wagyu. Wagyu claims belong to a separate Natural American Wagyu Ribeye SKU and are NOT inherited here. | mrsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Mr. Steak All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged 28 days | USDA Prime line wet-aged 28d: sibling Bone-In Ribeye page states 'Each steak is wet-aged for 28-days and individually packaged.' Boneless page omits day count, so 28d attributed at USDA Prime family level, not steak-spec…ific-verified. |
mrsteak.com ↗ mrsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Mr. Steak All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Ranches within 250mi of Omaha NE; top 2-3% | Sources from local ranches ~250mi of Omaha NE ('Napa Valley of Beef') supplying top steakhouses; positioned top 2-3% (USDA Prime). WaPo quote on site re ranchers who supply best steakhouses. | carnivorestyle.com ↗ mrsteak.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Old Salt Co-op All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Ungraded | No USDA grade claim on the ribeye page, beef collection, or FAQ. Sold as a marbled grass-finished steak, not by USDA quality grade. Rancher-owned, harvested/cut at own Montana facility in Butte. | oldsaltco-op.com ↗ oldsaltco-op.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Old Salt Co-op All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a conventional-breed grass-finished Montana ribeye from co-op member ranches. No wagyu claim; no wagyu SKU offered. | oldsaltco-op.com ↗ oldsaltco-op.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Old Salt Co-op All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Not stated | Product copy: 'the most marbled cut on the animal - rich, tender... deep beef flavor that grass-finished cattle develop.' Marketing only; no BMS number or USDA marbling grade stated. | oldsaltco-op.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Old Salt Co-op All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aging not stated | No dry-aging or wet-aging claim (no day count) on the ribeye product page, beef collection, or FAQ. | oldsaltco-op.com ↗ oldsaltco-op.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Old Salt Co-op All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Rancher-owned MT co-op; born/raised MT, cut in Butte | Co-op owned by member Montana ranches (Sieben, J Bar L, Mannix, LF, Cordova) stewarding 200,000+ acres; own processing plant in Butte; Vista Trac ranch-of-origin traceability on every package. | oldsaltco-op.com ↗ oldsaltco-op.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Ungraded | Benchmark 'Ribeyes' page makes NO USDA quality grade (Prime/Choice/Select) claim; only 'USDA Certified Tender.' Certified Tender is a tenderness cert, not a grade. Prime appears only on higher Private Reserve lines. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Everyday grain-finished ribeye; no wagyu claim. Wagyu is a separate Private Reserve Wagyu SKU (see other_ribeyes). | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Moderate | Product meta/description: 'have just the right amount of marbling to give you a juicy, flavorful steak.' No BMS or USDA marbling score given; marketing = moderate. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
USDA Certified Tender | USDA Certified Tender (tenderness, NOT a quality grade): ribeyes 'undergo rigorous independent tenderness testing... regular recertification audits.' Logged under marbling as the only fit for a tenderness signal. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Top ~6-7% Midwest/Heartland beef, Simon family supplier relationships | 'Heartland Quality'; long-standing Simon-family supplier relationships; selects top few percent of Midwest beef. Omaha is a marketer/processor, not a single ranch. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Prime | Product page and title state 'USDA Prime Black Angus'. USDA Prime is a federal grade but no AMS/PVP registry entry was retrievable to independently verify this specific program, so tier=self_claimed. | shop.lafrieda.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is an Angus USDA Prime steer beef ribeye; no wagyu content. (Wagyu is only in separate SKUs like the A5 and Mishima Reserve ribeyes.) | shop.lafrieda.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Prime-level | Page: 'the most well-marbled of all the steaks... The center, Rib Eye, is abundantly marbled, tender, and delicious.' Grade Prime implies abundant marbling. | shop.lafrieda.com ↗ |