Turkey Carving Tools: Carving Boards, Forks, Knives & Sets

Can be used for carving Turkey, Chicken, Ham and other medium to large items with a granton edge to ensure the meat doesn't stick to the blade. Learn More

Messermeister designed the 8-inch Oliva Elite Kullens carving knife for precision cutting, especially for carving meats like turkey, roast beef or ham. The kullens hollows along the blade let air between the steel and the meat, so thin slices release cleanly and keep their shape on the platter.At 8 inches, it is long enough to carve a turkey breast in smooth strokes and short enough to steer around the joints of a roast chicken at the table. The figured olive wood handle looks at home in a holiday dining room, and the knife is sold with a matching fork as a carving set. Slicing against the grain with long, even strokes gives the neatest results.
Complete the Carving StationThe Oliva Elite 2-Piece Kullens Carving Set pairs this knife with a two-prong carving fork. Learn More

The Shun Classic 9-inch Hollow Ground Slicing Knife is for cooks who carve roasts, poultry, and ham and want thin, even, presentation-quality slices. Its long, narrow blade completes each slice in a single stroke, so there is no sawing back and forth, and the cleaner cut keeps more of the juices, and more of the flavor, inside the meat. The narrow profile and a row of hollow-ground indentations along each side reduce friction so the blade glides through with even less drag and slices release from the steel. It shares the construction and handle of the entire Shun Classic line.
FeaturesLong, narrow blade: Nine inches of edge carves wide roasts in a single stroke, and the narrow profile reduces drag through the meat.Hollow-ground indentations: The indentations reduce friction and help slices release from the blade rather than clinging to it.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended carving.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.Hand-sharpened double-bevel edge: The fine, symmetrical edge serves left- and right-handed cooks equally well.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and does not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellCarving roast beef, pork loin, and lambCarving turkey and roast chickenSlicing hamSlicing smoked meats and salmonPortioning large boneless roasts
Choosing a Shun Classic Slicing KnifeFor whole briskets and very large roasts, the Shun Classic 12-inch Hollow Ground Brisket Knife adds three inches of length for single-pass slices through wider cuts, and it includes a wooden saya for transport. To pair this knife with a matching fork for the table, the Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set is the complete carving solution. Learn More

Messermeister notes that carving knives are made for slicing larger roasts and poultry. Its carving fork holds the meat steady for control and safety. This Oliva Elite set pairs the 8-inch Kullens carving knife with a 6-inch, two-prong carving fork, the tools for serving a turkey or a prime rib at the table.Set the fork into the roast near the bone, then draw the knife in long, even strokes across the grain. The kullens hollows keep thin slices from clinging, so each one lands neatly on the platter. With matching olive wood handles, the pair looks right on a holiday table, and gift buyers choose it for weddings and anniversaries.
Carving Knife OnlyThe 8-inch Kullens Carving Knife is also sold on its own. Learn More

Messermeister describes its 8-inch Kullens carving knife as long, hollow-edged and ultra-smooth on the slice for presentation-worthy meats. The hollows along the blade reduce drag, so thin slices of turkey breast or roast beef fall away cleanly from the steel.At 8 inches, it is easier to control at the table than a long slicer, which makes it a comfortable carving knife for a home cook serving a roast chicken or a pork loin. The pointed tip works around the breastbone and thigh joints of a bird. Slicing against the grain with long, even strokes gives the neatest results.
Carving OptionsThe Meridian Elite 2-Piece Carving Set pairs this knife with a carving fork. For larger roasts, see the 10-inch Kullens Slicer. Learn More