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

Carving a turkey, a holiday ham or a standing rib roast at the table goes better with a blade thinner than a chef’s knife and long enough to slice in one stroke. The GF-37 is the carving knife in Global’s Classic Forged line, with a 22 cm blade and the extra weight of a forged knife to keep it steady through dense, cooked meat.The narrow blade produces even slices with less tearing than a wide knife, and the length means fewer back-and-forth strokes, which keeps the slices neat and the juices in the meat. The pointed tip follows the breastbone of a turkey and works around the hip joint to free the thigh. It slices cooked meat off the bone, but it is not meant to cut through bone.
Carving Knife or Slicer?The GF-37 suits cooked roasts and poultry. For raw fish and very thin slices, a longer, lighter blade such as the Global Classic 10-inch Sujihiki does finer work. Our guide to carving, slicing and other knife shapes explains the differences. Learn More