F. Dick ProDynamic 6-inch Stiff Boning Knife

Straight and stiff with a thick spine, this 6-inch ProDynamic boning knife separates meat from bone, skins poultry and cuts through tendons. Its handle is a little smaller than the ErgoGrip and ExpertGrip butcher handles, non-slip and comfortable for kitchen work.

A stiff blade keeps its line when it pries a joint or follows a flat bone, which suits pork shoulders and lamb legs. The narrow profile turns easily inside a cut, and the pointed tip finds seams between muscles.

For a restaurant that butchers its own meat, the light build is less tiring than a heavy forged knife over a long session. The stiff tip also frenches lamb racks and pork chops for presentation.

A red-handled version suits color-coded kitchens. Butchers who bone all day may prefer a larger handle, such as the ErgoGrip 6-inch straight stiff boning knife. For flex, see the Premier Plus 6-inch flexible boning knife.