Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe 8-inch Narrow Breaking Knife

A breaking knife sits between a boning knife and a scimitar. It is long enough to separate a primal into subprimals and stiff enough to work through the joints along the way. Dexter-Russell gives this 8-inch Sani-Safe breaking knife a narrow, thick, stiff blade for breaking and portioning meat and poultry.

The upswept tip lets the knife pivot around a bone as the long edge slices. It suits separating ribs from a loin and cutting a pork shoulder into its butt and picnic. Dexter heat-treats the blade for a durable edge, and the finger guard stops the hand from sliding forward under heavy pressure. Poultry processors also use it to portion whole birds quickly, and its size is also useful for breaking down fish.

8-inch or 10-inch Breaking Knife?

The Sani-Safe 10-inch Narrow Breaking Knife covers larger beef cuts in fewer strokes. For trimming and close boning, a 6-inch knife such as the Sani-Safe Narrow Boning Knife is easier to control.