Mercer Culinary M23820YL 6 Inch Curved Boning Knife High Carbon Steel Yellow Handle

The Mercer Culinary M23820YL Millennia Colors® Boning Knife 6" Curved is a professional-grade kitchen tool designed for precise processing of meat and poultry in commercial foodservice environments. Crafted with high carbon Japanese steel, this stamped boning knife offers exceptional edge retention and durability. Its curved blade enhances maneuverability around bones and joints, optimizing workflow in butcheries, seafood counters, and fine-dining operations. The knife features a 6-inch blade length suited for reaching into tight spaces and intricate cuts, with a vivid yellow non-slip Santoprene® and polypropylene handle providing a secure grip and safety. This product’s robust construction ensures consistent performance under rigorous use, making it a staple for skilled culinary professionals seeking reliable, high-performance boning tools.

Top Mercer Culinary M23820YL Features

The Mercer Culinary M23820YL Boning Knife combines premium high carbon Japanese steel with a stamped curved blade for clean, precise cuts and long-lasting sharpness. Its non-slip Santoprene® handle, textured finger points, and integrated finger guard improve safety and control during meat deboning. Designed to withstand frequent washings in commercial kitchens, the 6-inch blade offers optimal flexibility and strength for delicate trimming tasks and intricate cuts. The lightweight 0.5 lbs design enhances ease of handling, reducing hand fatigue during prolonged use, making it ideal for butchering, seafood prep, and butcher shop workflows.

• 6-inch curved blade: Facilitates precise boning in tight spaces.
• High carbon Japanese steel: Ensures edge retention and durability.
• Stamped construction with textured handle: Enhances safety, grip, and control.
• Vivid yellow non-slip Santoprene® handle: Improves safety and visibility in busy kitchens.
• Designed for frequent commercial use: Optimal for meat and poultry processing tasks.

Ideal for skilled culinary operations requiring precision boning in meat processing or seafood preparation.

Mercer Culinary M23820YL Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M23820YL Boning Knife features a 6-inch high carbon steel blade with a curved, stamped design optimized for flexible meat trimming. Its handle material combines yellow Santoprene® with polypropylene, providing both anti-slip qualities and impact resistance suitable for high-volume commercial kitchens. The knife’s construction prioritizes longevity, with the blade designed for easy sharpening and maintenance. Weighing only 0.5 lbs, this tool ensures precise handling without fatigue. It is food-safe, with cleaning compatibility for commercial dishwasher use, and it operates within temperature ranges suitable for typical kitchen environments. The product size measures approximately, and its lightweight, ergonomic design enhance workflow efficiency in meat departments, seafood counters, and butcher stations.

• Blade Length: 6 inches, curved, stamped high carbon steel
• Handle Material: Yellow Santoprene® with polypropylene, textured grip
• Weight: 0.5 lbs for balanced handling
• Construction: Durable, food-safe stainless steel, impact-resistant handle
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Dishwasher compatible with easy sharpening
• Temperature Tolerance: Safe operation in standard kitchen temp ranges

Electrical Requirements: None

Refrigeration & Cooling: Not applicable

Usage Environment: Ideal for meat processing, seafood prep, and butcher shops

Installation: Handheld use; no electrical or plumbing setup needed

Safety Features: Textured finger points and finger guard for enhanced safety

What is a commercial boning knife

A commercial boning knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for precise removal of bones and cartilage from meat, poultry, and seafood in high-volume foodservice operations. The Mercer Culinary M23820YL Boning Knife features a curved, high-carbon steel blade tailored for flexibility and control, making it suitable for intricate deboning tasks. Its durable handle offers a secure grip, supporting prolonged use in busy kitchens. Typically installed in butcheries, seafood counters, and restaurant prep stations, this knife excels in efficiently trimming and portioning meats, ensuring clean cuts and minimized waste for mid-volume and intensive culinary workflows.

Top commercial boning tools for meat processing in foodservice

The top commercial boning knives provide durable, precision-cutting performance for meat and seafood processing. Mercer Culinary M23820YL offers high carbon steel durability and ergonomic safety features suited for moderate workload operations in butcheries and seafood counters. Designed for reliable function within versatile kitchen environments, it optimizes workflow and cutting accuracy in professional culinary settings.

• Operation type — suitable for restaurant kitchens and butchery operations
• Kitchen setting — optimized for compact, high-demand foodservice spaces
• Foodservice category — employed in meat, seafood, and poultry processing
• Workload qualifier — ideal for moderate throughput in busy kitchens
• Use case — precise trimming, deboning, and portioning tasks

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M23820YL?

Mercer Culinary M23820YL stands out with its combination of high carbon Japanese steel, stamped curved blade, and durable, safety-focused handle design. Its lightweight construction, exceptional edge retention, and easy maintenance enhance operational efficiency across butcheries and seafood counters. This model’s high durability and safety features tailor it for professional culinary environments demanding precision and reliability in boning tasks.

• Designed with high carbon Japanese steel for longevity and sharpness
• Lightweight at only 0.5 lbs for reduced hand fatigue
• Curved stamped blade for efficient boning and cutting precision
• Impact-resistant yellow Santoprene® handle with textured grip
• Optimal for high-volume meat and seafood processing workflows