Global Classic Forged 6.25-inch Stiff Boning Knife

Trimming a brisket, breaking down a pork shoulder or seaming apart a beef round takes a boning knife that holds its line under pressure. The GF-31 has a stiff 16 cm blade from Global’s Classic Forged line, heavier than the Classic boning knife, so it pushes through connective tissue and along heavy bones without bending.

The narrow blade and pointed tip give the control boning work requires when separating muscles along their seams or trimming fat. The weight helps the knife track straight through long cuts. It is still a thin-edged knife and should work around bones, not chop through them.


Stiff or Flexible?

Choose the GF-31 for beef and larger pork cuts. For poultry, pork loin and fish, where a blade that bends along the bone does a cleaner job, choose the Global Classic 6.25-inch Flexible Boning Knife. The table below sets out every Global boning and fillet knife, and our guide to boning, fillet and other knife shapes explains the differences.

SKU: GF-31

Availability: In stock

$149.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 6.3 inches (16 cm), sold by Global as a 6.25-inch knife
    • Flex: stiff
    • Construction: drop-forged, heavier than the stamped Classic knives of the same length
    • Steel: Cromova 18 stainless steel (chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, with 18% chromium), ice-tempered and hardened
    • Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
    • Factory edge: ground on both sides at 10 to 15 degrees
    • Handle: stainless steel with Global’s dimple pattern
    • Origin: Made in Japan by Yoshikin
    • Item number: GF-31
    • Warranty: Global guarantees its products against defects in material, construction and workmanship for the original purchaser when bought from an authorized dealer. Chips, broken tips and rust caused by inadequate care are not covered

    Comparing Global Boning and Fillet Knives

    KnifeBladeFlexBest suited to
    6.25-inch Flexible Boning Knife (G-21)6.3 in. (16 cm)FlexiblePoultry, pork loin, ribs
    6.25-inch Forged Stiff Boning Knife (GF-31)6.3 in. (16 cm)Stiff, drop-forgedBeef, pork shoulder, heavier joints
    8-inch Flexible Fillet Knife (G-20)7.9 in. (20 cm)FlexibleSmall and medium round fish
    8.25-inch Swedish Fillet Knife (G-41)8.25 in. (21 cm)Narrow Swedish patternSkinning fillets, silver skin, flatfish
    11-inch Flexible Fillet Knife (G-19)10.6 in. (27 cm)FlexibleSalmon and other large fish

    Tips for Best Results

    • Cut with a forward or backward slicing stroke. Chopping straight down onto the board dulls a thin edge faster.
    • Keep the edge away from bones, frozen food, hard nuts and hard cheese. If the blade catches on something hard, free it with a forward-and-back motion; twisting it sideways can chip or bend the edge.
    • Cut on wood or plastic. Glass, stone, marble and tile surfaces damage the edge.

    Care

    • Wash by hand with warm water and a mild detergent, rinse, and dry with a towel right away. Global advises against the dishwasher, since the heat and strong detergents can damage the edge and the steel.
    • Do not soak the knife or clean it with bleach or chlorine cleansers.
    • Hone with a ceramic or diamond rod and sharpen on a whetstone at 10 to 15 degrees. Global recommends ceramic or diamond rods over conventional honing steels.
    • A household stainless steel cleaner removes rust spots left by inadequate drying.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 6.3 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 160 mm
    Blade Width (inches)
    Grind Straight Edge
    Steel Type Cromova 18
    Rockwell Hardness 56-58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Stainless Steel
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Global
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU GF-31
    Manufacturer's Part Number GF-31
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $199.95

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