Finding the best boning knife suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Shun TDM0774 Premier Gokujo Boning Fillet Knife, 6", Silver
Feature
Premier Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife is ideal for removing bones from fish and creating thin slicesFeaturing a double-bevel, flat-ground blade for durability and to move food away from the blade quickly
Hand-sharpened 16-degree cutting angle on each side for a razor-sharp edge; Hammered Tsuchime finish helps release food when cutting
Proprietary VG-Max Cutting Core for maximum edge retention; clad with 64 layers of stainless steel (32 each side) for corrosion resistance
Walnut Pakkawood handle to fit both right and left hand for a comfortable, secure grip
Description
When boning, the narrow, sharp, curved blade of the Premier Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife gets in close to the bone, making it easy to separate meat from bone. The extremely sharp edge cuts through fibrous material with ease; it's perfect for trimming the silver skin from a tenderloin or roast or even making your own cutlets. The blade's six-inch length and narrowness is just right to glide through the body of the fish, quickly removing bones and skin. Elegant and beautiful, the Shun Premier line of knives is unlike any knives you've owned. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel" to take and hold a precision edge. Featuring layered Damascus steel for strength, the hand-hammered finish (known as 'tsuchime' in Japanese) lends not only to the beauty, but creates the hollow-ground feature that reduces knife-drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade. Ultra-thin and incredibly sharp, these blades feature a 16-degree blade angle making the blade flexible, but much sharper than traditional Western knives. The gorgeous Packwood handles in walnut finish are both sleek and stylish, and are shaped to fit the palm of your hand in a variety of secure and comfortable grips. The Shun logo is embossed on the end cap, making these knives beautiful in and out of the knife block. Incredibly thin, sharp blades, stylish finishing details and created in the Japanese styling that Shun is famous for; you know your Premier line of knives will work just as hard as you do in your kitchen. Hand washing only; limited lifetime warranty.2. Mercer Culinary Millennia 6-Inch Curved Boning Knife, Blue
Feature
Ergonomic handle - a combination of Santoprene for comfort and polypropylene for durabilityTextured finger points provide slip resistance, grip, and safety
Protective finger guard
The highest quality Japanese steel allows for easy blade maintenance and rapid sharpening for a razor-sharp edge
One-piece high-carbon, stain-free Japanese steel
NSF
Limited lifetime warranty
Description
With unparalleled performance, Millennia knives are designed with innovative features to meet the demands of today's professional chefs.3. Mercer Culinary Genesis 6-Inch Forged Flexible Boning Knife
Feature
Ergonomic Santoprene handle offers superior comfort and a non-slip grip, even with wet hands. Will not break down from exposure to kitchen oils and is able to withstand hot and cold temperatures.Bolster strengthens the knife, adds durability, and provides excellent balance for better handling when cutting food. Available in short bolster.
High-carbon, no-stain German cutlery steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. Precision forged construction for better strength and durability.
Taper-ground edge allows for added stability, easy honing, long lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency when cutting and chopping.
Tang provides excellent balance
NSF
Limited lifetime warranty
Description
Mercer Culinary Genesis 6-Inch Forged Flexible Boning Knife4. DALSTRONG Boning Knife - Gladiator Series - German HC Steel - Flexible - 6" (152 mm)
Feature
Outstanding craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, stunning design elements, and premium materials. Peak performance has never looked so good at this price.Incredibly razor sharp, full-tang, imported high-carbon German steel with a hand polished edge at 18 degrees per side. Fexlible blade techology ensures de-boning, preparing, filleting, skinning, trimming and butterflying all your favorite meats is not only easier but more efficient and satisfying
Award winning design, with satisfying heft, premium materials and quality feel. Luxury imported black pakkawood handle is triple-riveted with a grip that ensures comfort and maneuverability. Laminated and polished for a sanitary build, perfect for busy kitchens
Engineered to perfection at 55 Rockwell hardness and hand polished to a satin finish. Carefully tapered for improved hardness, flexibility, and minimal slicing resistance. Blade shape allows for easy maneuvering around bone and joints.
See why thousands of professional chefs and home cooks love and trust the DALSTRONG DIFFERENCE. 100% SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE, try it risk free, we know you'll love it!
Description
PREMIUM MATERIALS. SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION PERFECTED PERFORMANCEThe Dalstrong Difference
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Precision forged, ultra sharp, wear resistant, single-piece, high carbon ThyssenKrupp German steel at 55 Rockwell
The edge is painstakingly hand sharpened to 18 per side, maintaining the perfect balance between achieving ultra thin slices and maximum resilience
Tall blade height gives knuckle clearance to assist with food preparation and chopping activity
Flexible knife blade to make getting around those bones a breeze
Beautiful hand polished satin finish blade
Tapered design for hardness and flexibility
Stain resistant
Precisely tempered
Polished spine to facilitate a comfortable pinch grip
Full tang for incredible robustness & quality
Premium quality laminated pakkawood handles imported from Spain, for superior strength, refinement, and beauty. Sanitary build perfect for busy kitchens
Triple riveted for even more durability
Mirror polished, finger protective bolster provides for a perfectly engineered balance with just the right heft
Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability
Stainless steel second bolster (end cap) adds counter balance and distinction
Engraved Dalstrong center rivet
Cleans easily for low maintenance
Includes a BPA free protective Dalstrong PerfectFit sheath
INCLUDES
(1)Boning Knife (6" Blade)
(1) BPA free Polymer Sheath
(1)Polishing Cloth
(1)Exquisite Gift Packaging
(1)Full Color Guide Booklet
Lifetime Warranty
100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Try risk free.
Now you are slicing with power. DALSTRONG POWER!
5. Victorinox 6 Inch Curved Fibrox Pro Boning Knife with Semi-stiff Blade
Feature
As its name suggests, the Fibrox Pro Boning Knife is used to easily trim or remove meat and fish from the boneThe curved, semi-stiff stainless steel blade features a razor-sharp edge that effortlessly follows the natural curve of the meat, cutting through tendons, fat, and bones
Patented Fibrox handle is textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort, NSF approved
Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884; designed for professionals who use knives all day, every day; lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
Please NOTE that this item ships with international item number 5.6603.15 on the blade and not 47515 or 40515 but is the same 6" Fibrox Pro Boning Knife with semi-stiff blade
Curved boning knife provides a better working angle when cutting close to and around the bone
High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer
Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
Patented Fibrox handles are textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; NSF approved
Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland
Description
Separating meat, poultry, or fish from the bone is no longer a difficult task with the Fibrox Pro 6" Boning Knife. In addition to deboning, this knife can also be used for removing skin from meat or slicing through joints and cartilage. Boning knives are easy to distinguish based on their unique blade shape. The straight-edge of this knife allows for smooth, clean cuts and the pointed tip allows you to easily pierce meat. The tapered knife edge is ground in two directions to hold its edge longer, and can easily be brought back to original sharpness.
Types of Boning Knives
Stiff Blade
Meant for tougher meats. Pork, beef or thicker meats require a stiff knife that won't bend easily because more heft is needed in order to debone properly.
Flexible Blade
Meant for thinner or more delicate cuts of meat. The flexible blade will make quick work of chicken or fish that are more intricate to bone and easily pierced.
Straight Blade
Ideal for maneuvering around less intricate bones in thick cuts of meat.
Curved Blade
Provides a better working angle when cutting close to and around the bone. Commonly used with fish or when accuracy is important.
The ergonomic, non-slip patented Fibrox Pro handle provides a comfortable grip no matter the size of your hand or where you are gripping the handle. Designed to minimize wrist tension while providing a secure grip, the Fibrox Pro handle is both lightweight and durable, making these knives seem less likes tools and more like an extension of your hand. The textured handle feels secure even when greasy or wet, allowing for precise and effortless cuts every time.
For all of these reasons, Fibrox Pro cutlery has been the choice of culinary professionals for decades, and also due in part to the fact that it is hygienic and dishwasher safe. The National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) certifies that this product is made to the highest sanitary standards, so you can cut with confidence.
Whether a seasoned, or novice home chef, Victorinox Swiss Army offers not only the right tools and the know-how, but most importantly, the confidence to achieve one's culinary aspirations. Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884, Victorinox offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship.
Please NOTE that this item ships with international item number 5.6603.15 on the blade and not 47515 or 40515 but is the same 6" Fibrox Pro Boning Knife.
Formerly Forschner
In 1937 Victorinox began selling cutlery in America through a Connecticut distributor called R.H. Forschner & Co. A well-known manufacturer of butcher scales, Forschner soon became the exclusive U.S. distributor for Victorinox knives, and was the name by which Victorinox knives were known.
In 2011 Victorinox began marketing all its product lines, including kitchen knives, under the common umbrella name by which the company is now popularly known as Victorinox Swiss Army. Today, Victorinox Swiss Army still sells a handful of accessories, including the High Heat Turner line, under the Forschner name.
Care and Use
Be good to your knives and they'll be good to you. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you get the longest life out of your knife!
Hand Washing
Victorinox Swiss Army recommends washing all knives by hand. For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately.
Dishwasher
While Fibrox Pro knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing as dishwashers are designed to spray water at a relatively high pressure, which can jostle the silverware and cause the knives to collide, dulling the edge.
Maintaining your Knife's Edge
For optimum performance, knives should be honed after every couple of uses. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep your knives sharper and performing at their best, but remember that a honing steel will not sharpen a dull knife. Honing steels are maintenance tools and are used to help keep an already sharp blade from degrading. During use, a knife edge becomes rolled or turned from direct contact with cutting boards, bones or other hard objects. In this case, honing is necessary to straighten the edge of the knife. After significant use, the steel particles become damaged and the edge cannot be brought back by honing, so sharpening is necessary. If your knives are dull, pitted, or you see visible nicks on the cutting edge, you'll need to sharpen with a Swiss Sharp Handheld Sharpener (49002) or bring to a professional for re-sharpening.
History and Heritage
In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and the cutler's; union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1891, Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier's Knife and in 1897 with the Officer's Knife. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as "inoxydable" and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born.
Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland.
6. DALSTRONG Boning Knife - Shogun Series - VG10 - 6" (152mm)
Feature
A Dalstrong culinary revolution combining outstanding and award-winning craftsmanship, cutting-edge breakthrough technology, awe-inspiring design, and the absolute best materials available. Peak performance never looked so good at this price.Unrivaled Performance: Ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 8-12degree angle per side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. Nitrogen cooled for enhanced harness, flexibility and corrosion resistance. Full tang for superb robustness and triple riveted for even more resilience
Dalstrong Power: Ultra sharp VG-10 Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness for extraordinary performance and edge retention. 66 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel for exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Perfectly balanced, the precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance and curves inward to maneuver close to the bone, ensuring separating bone and meat is ultra efficient, while the fine tip gets in between joints
Engineered to Perfection: Ultra-premium G-10 handle is impervious to heat, cold and moisture. Military grade with life-long durability. Handpolished ergonomic handle shape is engineered for superior hand control, agility and comfort.
Dalstrong Trust: We know you'll love it! 100% SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE, try it risk free. LIFETIME WARRANTY against defect. Renowned Dalstrong customer service. See why chef's, butchers, bakers, culinary students and home cooks around the world trust and love, 'The Dalstrong Difference'. Now you are slicing with POWER. Dalstrong POWER!
Description
At The Cutting Edge of Beauty and PerformanceThe Dalstrong Shogun Series 6" boning knife has been painstakingly designed to give the ultimate in performance, ensuring de-boning, preparing, filleting, skinning, trimming and butterflying all your favorite meats is a pleasure and a breeze.
Glide through flesh, fat and sinew from beef, pork, poultry and fish with satisfying efficiency. The Dalstrong Shogun Series boning knife: At the cutting edge of beauty and performance. .
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The Blade
Scalpel like sharpness at a staggering 8-12degree angle per side
Incredible Edge Retention at 62+ Rockwell
Dalstrong 'Rockhollow' divots minimize stuck on food
VG-10 Japanese super steel core
67-Layered Damascus sharpened under the 3-step Honbazuke method
Tapered bolster provides a perfect balance, gently encouraging a natural pinch grip
Rust/Corrosion resistant cladding
Hand-polished spine
Full tang - maximum robustness
Triple riveted - even further resilience
Beautifully engraved
Tapered blade for minimal slicing resistance
Cleans easily
Nitrogen cooled for enhanced harness and flexibility
The Handle
Military grade G10 handle for life-long durability
Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture
Ergonomic handle for superior hand control, agility and comfort
Non-slip grip
Engraved end cap for further distinction
Intricate copper mosaic enhances beauty
INCLUDES
(1)Boning Knife (6")
(1)PerfectFit Embossed Sheath
(1)Polishing Cloth
(1)Exquisite Gift Packaging
Lifetime Warranty
100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Try risk free.
Now you are slicing with power. DALSTRONG POWER!
7. Update International (KP-04) 6" German Steel Curved-Blade Boning Knife
Feature
Curved blade boning knife is skillfully hand-honed to deliver the sharpest edge and maximum cutting performanceMade of German high-carbon steel with molybdenum vanadium
It is NSF listed
Available in 5-1/2-inch white handle
Measures 11-1/4-Inch overall length
Description
This professional grade cutlery curved blade boning knife is skillfully hand-honed to deliver the sharpest edge and maximum cutting performance. This knife is carefully manufactured of German high-carbon stainless steel with molybdenum vanadium. It is NSF listed. Available in 5-1/2-inch white handle. Blade measures 6-inch length by 1-inch width tapered. Measures 11-1/4-Inch overall length.8. J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 5.5-Inch Boning Knife
Feature
Full tang extends the length of the knife,adding balance and strengthTriple-riveted, ergonomichandle ensures comfort and control
Satin-finish, stainless steel blade provides precise cutting, peeling and slicing
Metal end cap displays the JA Henckels International logo
Description
J.A. Henckels International Premio collection offers a superior forged product at a tremendous value. The forged construction of the Premio collection results in a highly durable and balanced blade. Knives feature an elegant finish and stainless steel con9. Victorinox 6 Inch Curved Rosewood Boning Knife with Semi-stiff Blade
Feature
As its name suggests, the Rosewood Boning Knife is used to easily trim or remove meat and fish from the boneThe curved, semi-stiff stainless steel blade features a razor-sharp edge that effortlessly follows the natural curve of the meat, cutting through tendons, fat, and bones.
Rosewood is naturally strong and heavy; chosen for its crack resistance and features color and grain pattern variations that give each handle a unique, natural beauty and will not discolor or corrode
Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884; designed for professionals who use knives all day, every day; lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
Please NOTE that this item ships with international item number 5.6606.15 on the blade and not 47017 or 40017 but is the same 6" Rosewood Boning Knife with semi-stiff blade
Description
Separating meat, poultry, or fish from the bone is no longer a difficult task with the Fibrox Pro 6" Boning Knife. In addition to deboning, this knife can also be used for removing skin from meat or slicing through joints and cartilage. Boning knives are easy to distinguish based on their unique blade shape. The straight-edge of this knife allows for smooth, clean cuts and the pointed tip allows you to easily pierce meat. The tapered knife edge is ground in two directions to hold its edge longer, and can easily be brought back to original sharpness.
Types of Boning Knives
Stiff Blade
Meant for tougher meats. Pork, beef or thicker meats require a stiff knife that won't bend easily because more heft is needed in order to debone properly.
Flexible Blade
Meant for thinner or more delicate cuts of meat. The flexible blade will make quick work of chicken or fish that are more intricate to bone and easily pierced.
Straight Blade
Ideal for maneuvering around less intricate bones in thick cuts of meat.
Curved Blade
Provides a better working angle when cutting close to and around the bone. Commonly used with fish or when accuracy is important.
Beautiful and authentic to our heritage, each knife in our Rosewood collection is truly a work of art. Rosewood is regarded as a strong, durable wood, yet known for its beauty, with darker wood grain and different hues. Overtime the natural beauty of the wood is enhanced and conforms nicely to the users hand. Wood handles are hand finished and polished with natural compounds to bring out each pieces unique characteristics. They are the perfect addition to any kitchen or a gift any recipient would cherish.
Whether a seasoned, or novice home chef, Victorinox Swiss Army offers not only the right tools and the know-how, but most importantly, the confidence to achieve one's culinary aspirations. Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884, Victorinox offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship.
Please NOTE that this item ships with international item number 5.6606.15 on the blade and not 47017 or 40017 but is the same 6" Rosewood Boning Knife
Formerly Forschner
In 1937 Victorinox began selling cutlery in America through a Connecticut distributor called R.H. Forschner & Co. A well-known manufacturer of butcher scales, Forschner soon became the exclusive U.S. distributor for Victorinox knives, and was the name by which Victorinox knives were known.
In 2011 Victorinox began marketing all its product lines, including kitchen knives, under the common umbrella name by which the company is now popularly known as Victorinox Swiss Army. Today, Victorinox Swiss Army still sells a handful of accessories, including the High Heat Turner line, under the Forschner name.
Care and Use
Be good to your knives and they'll be good to you. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you get the longest life out of your knife!
Hand Washing
Victorinox Swiss Army recommends washing all knives by hand. For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately.
Dishwasher
While Fibrox Pro knives are dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing as dishwashers are designed to spray water at a relatively high pressure, which can jostle the silverware and cause the knives to collide, dulling the edge.
Maintaining your Knife's Edge
For optimum performance, knives should be honed after every couple of uses. Proper and frequent use of a honing steel will keep your knives sharper and performing at their best, but remember that a honing steel will not sharpen a dull knife. Honing steels are maintenance tools and are used to help keep an already sharp blade from degrading. During use, a knife edge becomes rolled or turned from direct contact with cutting boards, bones or other hard objects. In this case, honing is necessary to straighten the edge of the knife. After significant use, the steel particles become damaged and the edge cannot be brought back by honing, so sharpening is necessary. If your knives are dull, pitted, or you see visible nicks on the cutting edge, you'll need to sharpen with a Swiss Sharp Handheld Sharpener (49002) or bring to a professional for re-sharpening.
History and Heritage
In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and the cutler's; union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1891, Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier's Knife and in 1897 with the Officer's Knife. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as "inoxydable" and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born.
Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland.
10. Wusthof Classic 6-Inch Flexible Boning Knife
Feature
Narrow yet flexible blade best for boning poultryForged high-carbon stainless steel blade, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime guarantee
Description
- Dimensions: 0.9 IN x 12.5 IN x 2.8 IN