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Posted: 1/7/2020 11:45:27 AM EDT

The last two years my BIL has asked me to help process a deer he's harvested for my family. Last year I used his knife and will probably use his this year too. I'd love to have a knife of my own and love sharpening my current kitchen knives when needed so I'd love otadd a new knife. What would you suggest?

Posted: 1/7/2020 12:00:09 PM EDT

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My favorite knives for the kitchen: http://askthemeatman.com/cutlery.htm

Posted: 1/7/2020 12:09:15 PM EDT

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Your knife set might already have a decent boing knife. If not I’d get a Dexter-Russell or a Victronox/Forschner.

I’d want about a six or seven inch stiff blade for deer, curved or straight as personal choice dictates.

Dexter-Russell: https://www.dexterrussellcutlery.com

For Forschner google “Forschner boning knife” and pick your merchant. Their independent website has been absorbed y Victonox.

Here’s one option: https://www.knifemerchant.com

Posted: 1/7/2020 12:18:18 PM EDT

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I just debone it while it's hanging. However if there is Sam's club close by they sell a set of knock off dexter Russell butcher knives that work well.

Posted: 1/7/2020 12:55:35 PM EDT

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Wow - that link is WAY overpriced on those knives.
5" boning knife (40512) $28.97 - available for $20.96 Amazon Prime or $13.99 on Webstaurantstore.com
Similar on the 6" skinner (40536) $37.97 - $29.25 AP & $21.24 on Webstaurant...

Posted: 1/7/2020 1:03:54 PM EDT

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The last two years my BIL has asked me to help process a deer he's harvested for my family. Last year I used his knife and will probably use his this year too. I'd love to have a knife of my own and love sharpening my current kitchen knives when needed so I'd love otadd a new knife. What would you suggest?

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I have three Dexter boning knives. 5 & 6 inch. A filet knife will work. Sharpness is your friend.

Posted: 1/7/2020 1:10:53 PM EDT

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What he just posted especially if doing it at home. Although in a lot of ways the curved boning knife is easier to use vs the straight one. At the end of the day a sharp knife is more important then the type of knife. These come freakishly sharp.

Victorinox Swiss Army Cutlery Fibrox Pro Curved Boning Knife, Semi-Stiff Blade, 6-Inch

Versatile de-boning tool. Trim or remove meat from the bone with ease. This knife's pointed tip easily pierces meat while the curved-edge allows for smooth, clean cuts close to and around the bone.
For delicate & thick cuts. Thick meats like beef or pork require a less flexible knife, but this knife's slight bend allows for a delicate touch. The curved yet semi-stiff blade allows for a better working angle when cutting close to and around the bone.
Easy handling. This knife features an ergonomic Fibro Pro handle for a non-slip grip -- even when wet. This exceptional knife is weighted and balanced for easy handling and comfort.

The Best How to Butcher a Deer Video EVER, by The Bearded Butchers at Whitefeather Meats!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-q4IVBrL0M

Posted: 1/7/2020 1:23:14 PM EDT

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Wow - that link is WAY overpriced on those knives.
5" boning knife (40512) $28.97 - available for $20.96 Amazon Prime or $13.99 on Webstaurantstore.com
Similar on the 6" skinner (40536) $37.97 - $29.25 AP & $21.24 on Webstaurant...

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My favorite knives for the kitchen: http://askthemeatman.com/cutlery.htm

http://askthemeatman.com/images/all_3_forschner_whit_text.jpg

Wow - that link is WAY overpriced on those knives.
5" boning knife (40512) $28.97 - available for $20.96 Amazon Prime or $13.99 on Webstaurantstore.com
Similar on the 6" skinner (40536) $37.97 - $29.25 AP & $21.24 on Webstaurant...

Fair point. Using the ATM site makes it easier to find all three knives at once. By far the knife I use the most is the Breaking knife. Scary sharp with just touchup with the knife steel.

Posted: 1/7/2020 1:34:43 PM EDT

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Another vote here for the Victorinox 6" semi-stiff boning knife. I started butchering my own deer 5 or 6 years ago and you can do just about the entire animal with that knife. Also, a good steel or ceramic touch-up rod is a necessity during the process.

Posted: 1/7/2020 9:49:12 PM EDT

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Fair point. Using the ATM site makes it easier to find all three knives at once. By far the knife I use the most is the Breaking knife. Scary sharp with just touchup with the knife steel.

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I have a couple of breaking knives; they are the least used of all of my knives. It takes a BIG piece of meat to make an 8” breaking knife the knife of choice. Like a full brisket. Deer do not offer that big of a piece of meat if you are boning one out.

Posted: 1/8/2020 10:34:09 AM EDT

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I have a couple of breaking knives; they are the least used of all of my knives. It takes a BIG piece of meat to make an 8" breaking knife the knife of choice. Like a full brisket. Deer do not offer that big of a piece of meat if you are boning one out.

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Fair point. Using the ATM site makes it easier to find all three knives at once. By far the knife I use the most is the Breaking knife. Scary sharp with just touchup with the knife steel.

I have a couple of breaking knives; they are the least used of all of my knives. It takes a BIG piece of meat to make an 8" breaking knife the knife of choice. Like a full brisket. Deer do not offer that big of a piece of meat if you are boning one out.

It works for me. I love the handles; I despise sharpened-edge wood handles, like my wife's chef knife. Hence, I use the Victor Breaking knife pretty much for everything.

Posted: 1/17/2020 11:48:37 AM EDT

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I'm on the Dexter-Russell side, but Victorinox is great too. I use a 6" semi-stiff boning knife. It's a good compromise of flexibility and edge holding.

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