Boning knife

The Characteristics of Boning Knives

The boning knife is a must-have in any collection, especially for its precision. It can also be referred to as a fillet knife.

The boning knife can be similar to a fillet knife, and vice versa. The two names are used interchangeably. However, they can be two different knives. Indeed, they sometimes differ in the shape of the tip as well as in their flexibility. However, they are still used for a specific purpose: cutting bones. For slicing bread, check out our collection of bread knives.

The boning knife is used to carve meat before cooking. You can cook the carcass after cutting it. To remove the meat from the bones, remove the skin from the flesh, then remove the fat and tendons. The blade is sturdy, and the sharpening angle is low. This type of blade is very sharp. The tip is often designed for piercing. Butchers wear gloves to avoid injuries.