Decent Knife for Trimming

[Its_Raw]

Hello! I did a search of the forum and did not find what I need. I would like a decent knife for trimming meat and cutting ribs, etc. I seem to be seeing several in videos that look kind of like a fillet knife. We have a general set of knife at home, but they get dull quickly due to being an inexpensive set.

Thank you for the help!

 

[jcam222]

What's your budget? Lots of options For what you want I'd go with two knives. This boning knife is great for trimming meat and is a good quality knife especially at this price point Victorinox Boning Curved Semi-Stiff Blade Fibrox Pro Handle https://a.co/d/8R7Qsjv

 

[Gonna Smoke]

First I'd like to say that any knife, expensive or inexpensive, will get dull with use so sharpening skills are very useful as well as the ability to use a steel correctly. These 2 skills will keep you satisfied with your knives.

That being said, for your purpose and for price, Dexter Russell knives are hard to beat. These knives perform well and won't break the bank. I'd recommend a 6" boning knife and an 8" or 10" breaking knife like these...

https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-S131F-6PCP-Boning-Knife-Sani-Safe/dp/B0001MRYDI/ref=sr_1_6?crid=MNRUPKH75KGJ&keywords=dexter+russell+knives&qid=1701022599&sprefix=dexter%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-S132N-8-8-inch-Breaking-Knife/dp/B008RBS8OY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=MNRUPKH75KGJ&keywords=dexter+russell+knives&qid=1701022979&sprefix=dexter%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-S132N-10-10-inch-Breaking-Knife/dp/B008RBS7MM/ref=sr_1_25?crid=MNRUPKH75KGJ&keywords=dexter+russell+knives&qid=1701022979&sprefix=dexter%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-25

If you don't have one, a steel to at least keep the edge in alignment...

https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-1227-14-14-Butcher-Steel/dp/B001EQEILG/ref=sr_1_45?crid=MNRUPKH75KGJ&keywords=dexter+russell+knives&qid=1701022979&sprefix=dexter%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-45

My 2¢...

 

[jcam222]

This is the knife I use for slicing meat including brisket and ribs. Awesome. I like this long one but you can get the short version as well. Mercer is quality cutlery used in many restaurants and culinary schools. Mercer Culinary M13914 Millennia Black Handle, 14-Inch, Slicer https://a.co/d/dKBrjEp

 

[babydocsmoke]

What's your budget? Lots of options For what you want I'd go with two knives. This boning knife is great for trimming meat and is a good quality knife especially at this price point Victorinox Boning Curved Semi-Stiff Blade Fibrox Pro Handle https://a.co/d/8R7Qsjv

I use this knife for 90% of what I do. Sharpens up really nice. Cheap, and disposable when you need a new one. Looks like its really cheap now, so Ima pick one up myself!!

 

[jcam222]

I use this knife for 90% of what I do. Sharpens up really nice. Cheap, and disposable when you need a new one. Looks like its really cheap now, so Ima pick one up myself!!

They will go fast at $22! I almost grabbed one too but resisted lol. Only 18 left

 

[thirdeye]

I have a couple of curved boning knives for general trimming and prep. The black one is a Victorinox flexible, the bottom is a Mercer stiff blade.

On a different twist, these are Havalon brand folding knives, and the blades are replaceable, and scary sharp.

Or course, fillet knives are very handy too.

 

[babydocsmoke]

They will go fast at $22! I almost grabbed one too but resisted lol. Only 18 left

Make that 17.

 

[DougE]

The smaller Victorinox 6 in. boning knife is all you need for your trimming/deboning needs.

 

[Winterrider]

Make that 17.

I just see them at $30+. Maybe were lower earlier today ?

 

[Its_Raw]

I see the Bearded Butchers use the Victorinox 6" knives. Price is not horrible it seems.

 

[DougE]

I see the Bearded Butchers use the Victorinox 6" knives. Price is not horrible it seems.

Yeah, I figured if Victorinox was good enough for them they'd be more than good enough for me.

 

[jcam222]

I just see them at $30+. Maybe were lower earlier today ?

Yep Red handle was down to $22 earlier

 

[bill ace 350]

I am not a butcher, not an expert.

For trimming I use the same pocket knife i use to gut a deer.

Just a pocket knife.

 

[babydocsmoke]

I just see them at $30+. Maybe were lower earlier today ?

Yeah, bummer they were $21 and change just a few hours ago...

 

[indaswamp]

Here is the one I use.... The Company is in Kansas City and supplies commercial packing plants, meat houses, and butcher shops. Basic no frills utility knife. Very good Steel though....$13 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/UltraSource-...rce+5+curve+blade+boning+knife,aps,128&sr=8-7

I think a member here mentioned it to me. I also talked to my buddy in Kansas; a friend of his is a Butcher and uses all Ultra Source Knives and recommends then highly.

I like the 5" semi flexible curved but they also make a 6"...

can get rigid as well... I have an 8" breaking and a 10" scimitar as well.

 

[jcam222]

Here is the one I use.... The Company is in Kansas City and supplies commercial packing plants, meat houses, and butcher shops. Basic no frills utility knife. Very good Steel though....$13 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/UltraSource-...rce+5+curve+blade+boning+knife,aps,128&sr=8-7

I think a member here mentioned it to me. I also talked to my buddy in Kansas; a friend of his is a Butcher and uses all Ultra Source Knives and recommends then highly.

I like the 5" semi flexible curved but they also make a 6"...

can get rigid as well... I have an 8" breaking and a 10" scimitar as well.

I have a couple boning knives but just added this one to my Christmas list. Can never have too many!

 

[Winterrider]

Here is the one I use.... The Company is in Kansas City and supplies commercial packing plants, meat houses, and butcher shops. Basic no frills utility knife. Very good Steel though....$13 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/UltraSource-Boning-Curved-Semi-Flexible-Polypropylene/dp/B00JPEMI20/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2BQZTRLWT8FCR&keywords=Ultra+Source+5"+curve+blade+boning+knife&qid=1701068378&sprefix=ultra+source+5+curve+blade+boning+knife,aps,128&sr=8-7

I think a member here mentioned it to me. I also talked to my buddy in Kansas; a friend of his is a Butcher and uses all Ultra Source Knives and recommends then highly.

I like the 5" semi flexible curved but they also make a 6"...

can get rigid as well... I have an 8" breaking and a 10" scimitar as well.

Had to order some vac bags so had to toss one in the cart, thanks !

 

[civilsmoker]

I must be the odd one out, but I use my Henckels Four Star 8" Chef (I have 2 of them, 1 for just over 29 years now) for 95% of my trimming & processing. I have cut up Elk, many a deer, salmon, and many wild hogs with them.....

 

[dr rat]

I just see them at $30+. Maybe were lower earlier today ?

Back down to 22.01 this morning red handle