Material: 4034ZW stainless steel
Color classification: yellow pear handle ebony handle
Item No.: GJ-150
Whether to open: Yes
Tip angle: 60° or more
Blade length: 17Cm

Boning Knife – Precision Meat & Poultry Deboning Tool

Perfect for New Zealand home cooks, barbecue lovers, hunters, chefs, and anyone who prepares fresh meat, poultry, or fish.

The Boning Knife is crafted for people who value precise, safe, and efficient meat preparation. Whether you’re trimming steaks, removing bones from chicken thighs, filleting fish for dinner, or breaking down roasts after a weekend hunt, this specialised knife delivers control, accuracy, and strength. Built to support both everyday kitchens and professional environments, it combines ergonomic design with high-performance blade technology to elevate your butchery tasks.

Description – Boning Knife

The Boning Knife is a specialised culinary knife designed for separating meat from bone, trimming fat, and achieving clean, controlled cuts in meat, poultry, and fish. Its defining feature is a thin, flexible yet strong blade that provides agility and precision, allowing you to follow bone contours and cut around joints with ease.

Constructed from high-carbon stainless steel, this knife delivers exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening — crucial qualities when working with protein meats and frequent use. The blade’s tapering profile narrows toward the tip, reducing drag and providing maximum manoeuvrability in tight spaces, such as around rib cages, hip bones, and delicate fish spines.

The ergonomic handle is designed for comfort and control. Many models use durable, slip-resistant materials — such as textured polymer, pakkawood, or reinforced composites — shaped to fit securely in the hand. This secure grip reduces fatigue during extended cutting tasks and improves safety by reducing the risk of slips when handling wet or greasy surfaces.

Boning knives come in a variety of sizes and flex ratings:

• Flexible blade – Excellent for poultry, fish, and delicate trimming
• Semi-flex blade – Balanced choice for mixed meat and fish use
• Stiff blade – Ideal for tougher meats and heavier cutting (beef, pork)

Typical blade lengths range from 5 to 7 inches (12–18 cm), offering enough reach for deep cuts while maintaining control near bones and joints.

The narrow blade profile allows you to:

• Remove bones from whole chicken, duck, or turkey
• Trim connective tissue and excess fat
• Fillet fish without shredding delicate flesh
• Debone roasts and larger cuts
• Prepare clean meat portions for cooking
• Create precise cuts for stir-fries, kebabs, and grilling

Designed for both professional and domestic kitchens, the Boning Knife supports efficient preparation during meal planning, special occasions, barbecues, and food processing tasks. With the right technique, it helps reduce waste by maximising usable meat around bones and joints.

Maintenance is straightforward. The high-carbon stainless steel blade resists rust and stains, and periodic honing preserves a sharp edge. Cleaning after use with warm soapy water, followed by drying, keeps the knife in top condition.

For New Zealand home cooks and chefs who take pride in fresh food preparation, this knife provides dependable performance while fostering confidence in butchery routines. Whether breaking down meat for slow cooker recipes, trimming pork for roasts, or preparing fresh fish fillets, its precision-oriented design makes tough tasks effortless and efficient.

The Boning Knife also makes a thoughtful gift for culinary students, food enthusiasts, or anyone building a well-rounded kitchen knife set.

Key Points

High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade: Durable, corrosion-resistant steel with long-lasting edge performance.

Thin, Tapered Profile: Precision blade shape for accurate deboning and trimming.

Ergonomic, Non-Slip Handle: Secure, comfortable grip for controlled cutting in wet conditions.

Flexible to Stiff Options: Blade flex tailored to poultry, fish, or tougher meat work.

Benefits

Enhanced Precision & Control: The narrow blade follows bone contours for clean separations.

Reduced Meat Waste: Allows you to trim closer to the bone, increasing usable meat yield.

Versatile Meat Prep Tool: Ideal for poultry, fish, beef, pork, and game processing.

Comfortable & Safe Handling: Ergonomic design reduces fatigue and improves safety.

Why Choose This Boning Knife?

This Boning Knife stands out due to its balance of precision, durability, and ergonomic comfort. Unlike general-purpose chef’s knives, its specialised blade geometry is tailored to tackle demanding deboning tasks with accuracy and ease.

High-carbon stainless steel construction ensures long-lasting sharpness and resistance to corrosion — ideal for frequent kitchen use. Combined with a secure, slip-resistant handle, this knife supports both novice cooks and seasoned chefs in performing butchery tasks safely and efficiently.

For New Zealand kitchens where fresh meat preparation, grilling, and home butchery are common, this boning knife provides dependable, professional-grade performance.

Conclusion

The Boning Knife is a must-have culinary tool for anyone who regularly works with meat, poultry, or fish. Its precise, thin blade and ergonomic handle deliver controlled cutting, reduced waste, and efficient deboning — all critical for professional-quality food preparation.

Whether you’re trimming poultry for roasting, filleting fish for dinner, or processing meat for barbecues and everyday meals, this knife enhances accuracy, safety, and confidence in every cut.

If you want a specialised, high-performance knife that elevates your meat preparation and cooking results, the Boning Knife is an essential addition to your kitchen toolkit.