Mercer Genesis 6-inch Flexible Boning Knife

A flexible boning knife bends to follow the bone, which is what makes clean work of a chicken thigh, a pork loin or a rack of ribs. The Genesis 6-inch Flexible Boning Knife pairs that flex with a forged blade and a Santoprene handle that holds when wet.

The narrow blade slides under silver skin on a tenderloin and lifts it off in long strips, and the tip separates a wing or leg at the joint. It is also useful for skinning small fish fillets.


Flexible or Stiff?

For beef and larger pork cuts, the Genesis 6-inch Stiff Boning Knife pushes through tissue without bending. For fish, a longer Genesis 7-inch Flexible Fillet Knife does better. The kitchen knife shapes guide explains boning and fillet knives.

SKU: M20206

Availability: In stock

$44.15
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
    • Flex: flexible
    • Construction: precision forged high-carbon German steel
    • Handle: Santoprene, with a non-slip grip that holds when wet
    • Hardness: 56 ± 1 HRC
    • Edge: taper-ground, 15 degrees
    • Certification: NSF
    • Country of manufacture: Taiwan
    • Item number: M20206
    • Warranty: Mercer limited lifetime warranty (25 years for corporate users)

    Comparing Mercer Boning and Fillet Knives

    KnifeLineBladeBest suited to
    Genesis 6-inch Stiff Boning KnifeGenesis6 in., stiffBeef, pork, heavy joints
    Genesis 6-inch Flexible Boning KnifeGenesis6 in., flexiblePoultry, silver skin
    Renaissance 6-inch Stiff Boning KnifeRenaissance6 in., stiffTrimming fat and sinew
    Renaissance 6-inch Flexible Boning KnifeRenaissance6 in., flexibleChicken and silver skin
    Millennia 6-inch Stiff Boning KnifeMillennia6 in., stiffButchery on a budget
    Millennia 6-inch Wide Boning KnifeMillennia6 in., wideLarger cuts, more control
    Millennia 6-inch Stiff Curved Boning KnifeMillennia6 in., curvedWorking around bone
    Ultimate White 6-inch Boning KnifeUltimate White6 in.General boning
    Ultimate White 6-inch Curved Boning KnifeUltimate White6 in., curvedWorking around bone
    Genesis 7-inch Flexible Fillet KnifeGenesis7 in., flexibleFish
    Renaissance 7-inch Fillet KnifeRenaissance7 in.Fish

    Choosing a Mercer Line

    LineConstructionSteel and hardnessHandle
    GenesisForged, with a bolsterHigh-carbon German, 56 ± 1 HRCSantoprene, non-slip when wet
    RenaissanceForged, short bolster, full tangHigh-carbon German, 56 ± 1 HRCTriple-riveted Delrin
    MillenniaStampedHigh-carbon Japanese, 53 to 54 HRCSantoprene and polypropylene, finger guard
    Ultimate WhiteStampedHigh-carbon Japanese, 53 to 54 HRCWhite polypropylene, finger guard
    BPXStamped, ice-hardenedHigh-carbon German, 57 to 58 HRCGlass-reinforced nylon, finger guard

    Care

    • Wash by hand after each use with warm water and a mild soap, then dry with a soft towel. Mercer advises against the dishwasher: heat can break down the handle, and caustic detergent can stain and pit the blade.
    • Do not leave the knife soaking. If chlorine or bleach touches the blade, rinse it off at once.
    • Avoid long contact with aluminum pans or a stainless steel sink, and do not leave the knife standing in condiments held in metal pans. Prolonged contact can cause pitting.
    • Store the knife in a block, on a magnetic bar or in a knife guard.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 6 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 152 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 0.75
    Grind No
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 56
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Santoprene
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.2
    Brand Mercer
    Country of Manufacture Taiwan
    SKU M20206
    Manufacturer's Part Number M20206
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $74.52

    Write Your Own Review

    You're reviewing: Mercer Genesis 6-inch Flexible Boning Knife

    You may also be interested in the following product(s)