Dexter-Russell Traditional 6-inch Wide Boning Knife, Carbon Steel (1376)

The 1376 is one of Dexter-Russell’s longest-running patterns, a 6-inch wide boning knife with a carbon steel blade and a wood handle held by brass rivets. Its broad blade gives leverage and stability when boning out pork shoulders, beef and venison, and it is tall enough to keep the knuckles clear of the board.

Dexter-Russell says the high-carbon blade takes a keen, long-lasting edge that is easy to sharpen, which is the main reason butchers and hunters still choose carbon. A few strokes on a steel bring it back during a long day of processing. Carbon steel does require more attention than stainless and will darken with use. These Traditional knives have a long following in the Northeast, close to the Southbridge, Massachusetts factory where Dexter-Russell has worked since its founding.

Other Traditional Boning Knives

The same wide pattern comes in a 7-inch (1377) and an 8-inch (1378) length for larger animals. For tighter work around joints, the Traditional 6-inch Narrow Boning Knife (1376N) has a slimmer blade.