Good boning knife

[sparky66]

Brethren,

Do you have a favorite brand boning knife? Prefer a cheaper one that I will just keep sharp with my stone. Maybe a stupid question...maybe I should just go buy a cheap one. I've never used a boning knife. Always just used an all purpose chef knife.

thanks, sparky

[IamMadMan]

Brethren,

Do you have a favorite brand boning knife? Prefer a cheaper one that I will just keep sharp with my stone. Maybe a stupid question...maybe I should just go buy a cheap one. I've never used a boning knife. Always just used an all purpose chef knife.

thanks, sparky

Think about what you are boning....

Do you need a flexible or a non-flexible boning knife? Can make a world of difference depending on your task.

[Smoked]

I like my Henkels Pro S flexible boning knife. I use a steel to sharpen when needed.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/212HAY6HHKL._SX450_.jpg

$70 on Amazon.

[Jason TQ]

Got a $10 one in the fishing section at Walmart that is sharp as hell.

[Mrfish]

Believe it or not, my 20 dollar Rapala fillet knife is my favorite boning knife.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_590093_999_01?rgn=0,0,534,2000&scl=5.2631578947368425&fmt=jpeg&id=0eHr54sQ0nY1b7znuP3svS

[columbia1]

Forschner's are awesome knifes, many styles too chose from for all kinds of butchering needs.

[stl-rich]

Sam's Club sells good professional (not fancy) knives. Check them out.

[landarc]

I am using a Dexter-Russel short stiff blade filet knife currently. But, any short filet knife from Rapala, Dexter-Russel or Forschner will suit your needs. I get mine at the Marine Shop.

[yakdung]

I use the boning knife that came with the Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block Set I purchased years ago.

[Fat Woody]

Another vote for filet knives - I too use the Rapala for fine trimming.

[QTEX]

The Sams's knives for most general stuff and my Dexters for cook offs and other more imprtant cutting. Sam's knives are pretty good bang for buck.

[Pyle's BBQ]

Amazon.com: Victorinox 47513 6-Inch Flex Boning Knife with Fibrox Handle: Kitchen & Dining

I like this Forschner boning knife. It keeps a great edge and is inexpensive. I also have an older Chicago Cutlery boning knife that has a stiffer blade. If you can find the ones with higher carbon they are better. You can tell they are high carbon because of the tarnish.

[Bludawg]

Rapala here too. You won't find a better knife for the money.

[Hook_Line_and_Sinker]

Bass pro has a $6.99 cheapo that works wonders and take a great edge

[T-Man]

Forschner 5" semi stiff curved boning knife .. about 16 dollars ...Forschner knives are used
big time in the butchering industry...

[sparky66]

Wow, thanks for all the input. There are some clear favorites here.

Sparky

[Clayfish]

Another vote here for Fibrox handled Victorinox knives, cheap and good, exactly what you're after.

[Jonwithanegg]

During deer season my brother and I will butcher 5 to 10 deer. We do our own and some for the old guys if they get one.

I to use cheep fillet knives, I keep three sharp and ready so I don't have to stop and resharpen.

Jon

[5string]

Another vote for the Rapala filet knife, very versatile.

[captndan]

Forschner. 7" one straight and one curved. The 7" curved was the favorite of the meat cutters when I was in the business.

[Mdboatbum]

Another filet knife user here. Got one in a bait and tackle shop while on vacation last March and it's become my go to for boning. I believe it cost me $6.99. It's not the Rapala one, but a cheapie with a plastic handle but it's WICKED sharp. Holds an edge decently as well, I've cleaned a bunch of fish with it and boned countless chickens. Also boned out several pork shoulders and butts for sausage. All it takes is a little love from the steel each time I use it, and it's still as sharp as ever.

[SHERIFF]

+1 for Forschner....

[AUradar]

and another vote for a fillet knive

[BruceB]

Amazon.com: Victorinox 47513 6-Inch Flex Boning Knife with Fibrox Handle: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-47513-6-Inch-Boning-Fibrox/dp/B000QCNJ3C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1346903057&sr=8-5&keywords=forschner+knives)

I like this Forschner boning knife. It keeps a great edge and is inexpensive. I also have an older Chicago Cutlery boning knife that has a stiffer blade. If you can find the ones with higher carbon they are better. You can tell they are high carbon because of the tarnish.

I have both the Forschner (Victorinox) Flexible and Stiff.

[TheJackal]

+1 for Forschner (Victorinox) 6" boning both curved and straight

The two knives I use the most.

[sparky66]

Okay, at first I was a bit confused but it seems that Forschner and Victorinox are one and the same. The Forschner name is going away. That name has been used for the distribution of Victorinox in the US for many years.

[sparky66]

Went with the Rapala 6". Was really torn between the Victorinox 6" curved with Fibrox handle and the Rapala. Went with the one that saved me a few bucks. I read the handle is really varnished to take the wear and tear of being in the water elements frequently. But I will not be using it for fishing so I will most likely sand the handle and hit it with some Tung oil. Thanks to all who replied.

[1MoreFord]

Believe it or not, my 20 dollar Rapala fillet knife is my favorite boning knife.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_590093_999_01?rgn=0,0,534,2000&scl=5.2631578947368425&fmt=jpeg&id=0eHr54sQ0nY1b7znuP3svS

I use one too. But really, are they 20 Bucks now???:crazy: Mines an antique and I think I paid more like $2.99 for it. Of course that was close to 3 hours of pay back in high school.:shocked:

[Teamfour]

Buck Henry filet knife.

[Yellowhair42]

I love my semi-flexible 7" curved boner.:icon_blush:

[sparky66]

I use one too. But really, are they 20 Bucks now???:crazy: Mines an antique and I think I paid more like $2.99 for it. Of course that was close to 3 hours of pay back in high school.:shocked:

$15 bucks

[sparky66]

I love my semi-flexible 7" curved boner.:icon_blush:

Priceless!

[PatioDaddio]

I have a Dexter-Russell curved flexible 6-inch boning knife (http://www.dexter1818.com/Item_Details_1.asp?id=466&line=SG) with their black
SofGrip (non-slip) handle, and I love it. It is inexpensive, holds a great edge,
and it's made in the U.S.A.

http://www.dexter1818.com/details_sendbinary.asp?path=%2Frhimages%2F24003B%2 Ejpg&Width=400

John

[tyotrain]

Forschner. 7" one straight and one curved. The 7" curved was the favorite of the meat cutters when I was in the business.

Love my forscner knifes


Have fun and happy smoking
BBQ UP

[Ole Man Dan]

My Father was an old time Meat Cutter. When he passed, I inherited all his knives, and Cleavers. His favorites were a couple of well worn Forscner knives. Good knives...
(You could looks at the scars on any old butcher's hands, and tell he was a butcher.)

I've got an old Chicago Cutlery boning knife that's been sharpened many times.
It's now between 1/4" and 3/8" wide. It's a great knife for cutting in and around joints.
I got this one from a local butcher shop that was closing.