The 10 Best Boning Knives in 2019

Dalstrong is a well-known brand that manufactures their knives in Yangjiang, China. This knifemaker is also popular for producing knives that are sold at reasonable prices. This might be one of the reasons that would make you consider the Dalstrong boning Knife. This model is from the Gladiator series which features a set of knives made from German Steel.

This boning knife is 6 inches long, with a narrow blade that is hand sharpened at 14-16 degrees per angle. The steel that is used to make this boning knife is also flexible so that it can be used for various tasks such as skinning, de-boning, filleting, and butterflying. If you’re looking for a knife that is not difficult to control, this might be one of the knives that you should consider.

When we’re cooking in the kitchen, we need tools that could withstand all the damaging elements that it is exposed to. The Mercer Culinary Genesis Forged Flexible Boning Knife might just be what you are looking for if you’re seeking for a knife that is durable enough for everyday usage. It has an ergonomic Santoprene handle which is comfortable to hold and is resistant to kitchen oil, rust, corrosion, stain, as well as extreme temperature levels.

What most people might love about this product is that it is NSF certified. This means that a well-trusted organization has inspected this boning knife and it passed all the safety, performance, and quality standards required for it to be used by both professionally and at home.

This boning knife is also 6 inches long and is made of German steel. It’s flexible which is great for when you need to cut through narrow spaces. The design also features a bolster that protects your fingers while you’re using this knife. When using this knife, remember that it could only be hand washed to protect it from any damage caused by detergents and intense heat.

Even though the material used for this knife is durable, you still have to take care of it properly to make it last longer.

Another boning knife that won’t break the bank is the LedgeOn 6” Professional Boning Knife from their Pro Series. However, your biggest concern might be if this knife can also handle various tasks perfectly as well. One of the first things that you will notice from this boning knife is its beautiful Pakkawood handle. This has a 6-inch, High Carbon Stainless Steel blade that is narrow enough to reach the small spaces of your meat.

It also has a full tang structure that makes your knife even more durable. The Pakkawood handle is just the right size for most hand sizes. As for the blade’s quality, it was hand-sharpened at 18 degrees which might not be the sharpest in this list, but it would still surely get the job done without too much hassle.

Restaurants from all over the country recommend this knife, and it’s not that difficult to understand why. This knife is well-built and can deliver professional quality cuts without being pricey.

Running 4^th on our list is the Mercer Culinary Millennia Chef’s Knife. The design is definitely eye-catching. This boning knife has a curved design, and the handle even comes in a wide array of colors. This is a great feature if you have a color theme in your kitchen and you want to pick the right color that goes well with all the other kitchen tools and appliances.

Intriguingly, the Mercer Culinary Millennia boning knife is not expensive despite its design and the brand name's reputation for creating good quality knives. This might give you doubts as to the quality of this product. However, you will be impressed that this knife can still compete with the higher priced knives on this list. It’s 6 inches long, features a soft Santoprene handle that allows you to have a solid grip.

Unlike the other boning knives though, this one is stamped and not forged. While some people might think that this would mean it’s not a good knife compared to other boning knives, this is not always the case. Stamped knives tend to have thinner and more flexible blades compared to forged ones. This is a great characteristic for when you want to use this knife for filleting your fish.

Victorinox is known for being the same company that has been manufacturing Swiss Army knives since 1884, so this company is without a doubt, one of the best in the industry. After years of creating the famous Swiss knives, they are now also known for making kitchen knives that are difficult to beat in terms of the quality.

This 6-inch Swiss classic boning knife has a sharp and flexible blade that is not only great for meats but for almost anything that you need to slice up in your kitchen. It is sharpened at 15 degrees on each side which resulted in an incredibly sharp blade that can cut thin slices smoothly. Aside from this, the flexibility of the blade allows you to get as close to the bone as you need without damaging the meat.

If you’re looking for a boning knife for heavier tasks like pork and beef, then a semi-stiff blade would work better than a flexible one. Another great product from Victorinox is their curved boning knife. Compared to the previous product, this knife has a bigger curve in the blade which lets you cut in tricky angles.

This is a stamped blade just like the previous Victorinox boning knife in this article. But since this is a semi-stiff blade, so it won’t have the same bendable built that the previous knife has. As to the sharpness, you won’t have any complaints with this Victorinox knife. It can be used for cutting meat and other kinds of food in your kitchen. While it’s not the sharpest one out there, you’d still be impressed by its quality.

This product is even ice tempered so that you won’t have to always re-sharpen it. This feature sustains the sharpness longer. And just like every Victorinox knife, this one has the fibrox handle that might either impress you or become your deal breaker. The textured handle means that it would be easier to hold and control the knife because it won’t slip.

But the appearance of the handle might not be for those who are looking for a more solid or aesthetic knife handle.

The Classic Gokujo boning and filleting knife from Shun is one of those higher-end knives that anyone would love to have. It has a gorgeous design that really sets it apart from other knives. Shun is a well-known manufacturer that takes pride for their samurai-sword-making tradition. They craft high-quality Japanese knives that both professional and home cooks use in the kitchen.

However, their knives are not as cheap as the other ones here, so before you invest on something around this price, you must take a look at what you’re going to get out of the box. This boning knife cuts the meat from the bones so smoothly; you won't have to exert a lot of effort while cutting. It has 33 layers of stainless steel metal and is sharpened at 16 degrees for both sides.

Shun knives are known to be some of the sharpest, especially when compared to European knives that are only 20 to 22 degrees sharpened. The handle has a unique D shape that allows you to hold the knife comfortably. It has a Pakkawood finish as well which makes the knife look even more attractive. The only thing that some people might not like about this knife is that it’s not as flexible as the others.

This is one of the things that you should know about especially when you’re looking for a boning and filleting knife. When using the Shun Classic boning knife, expect that you won’t be able to bend the blade just like how you can do with the Victorinox flexible boning knife. So if you’re planning on using the knife often for boning and filleting, this might not be the best investment for you.

Japanese knives are unique, and they're definitely the ones that skilled cooks always want to have. It’s extremely undeniable that this knife is gorgeous. Both the handle and the blade are good to look at. This boning knife by HURA has a wood handle that goes well with the Damascus engraving that you’ll see in the blade. While HURA is not a very popular brand like the others in this list, they still managed to make a Japanese knife that is worth taking a risk for.

HURA made this knife using vg10 stainless steel which means that it’s going to be rust-proof as well. However, the size of this knife is smaller compared to other boning knives. The 5.5-inch blade can be both a blessing and a curse since you won’t be able to use it for heavy tasks or large pieces of meat.  

But on the other hand, it could be something that you would like to use for when you’re cutting through smaller pieces of meat as well as for when you’re slicing vegetables and fruits. It might also not be a big deal for some users since most knives are only 6 inches long. The 0.5-inch difference is easy to overlook.

If you’re a fan of 5.5-inch boning knives, this is another knife that has the same size but still does a good job at boning and filleting your food. Cultline might not be a well-known brand, but their boning knife is worth checking out. This knife has a Micarta handle that is resistant to various elements that you usually encounter in the kitchen such as grease.

Micarta handles are very durable, so you can have peace of mind when you have this knife in your kitchen. You can use it for various purposes, and it would still last for a long time. Aside from that, this type of handle gives you a solid grip on the knife. Cultline gave this boning knife a curved shape handle that fits your hands perfectly.

The last but not the least in our list is the TUO Cutlery Ring D boning and fillet kitchen knife. TUO is also a brand that is not that popular, but the quality of their knives can certainly compete with the more famous brands out there. It has an elegant look and a quality that would certainly make you consider it for your cooking needs.

This one comes from the Ring D series and has a Damascus stainless steel that is flexible enough for boning tasks. However, it might not be the best one for filleting because it’s not that flexible compared to other knives. But even though it might lack flexibility, this knife is sharp enough, so you use it for a lot of purposes.

The knife built is solid and looks classy. This knife has a standard 6-inch and extremely sharp blade that is sharpened at 12-15 degrees angle for each side.