Dexter 31617 6 Inch Blade Stiff Boning Knife High Carbon Stainless Steel White Handle

The Dexter 31617 Basics® (P94821) Boning Knife 6" Narrow is a professional-grade kitchen instrument designed for precise boning and trimming tasks across commercial foodservice environments. Crafted from high-carbon stainless steel, its 6-inch stiff blade offers excellent durability and edge retention. The tool features a stain-free finish and textured polypropylene white handle for enhanced grip and sanitary handling, making it suitable for seafood, poultry, and meat preparation in bustling kitchens and butcher shops.

Top Dexter Russell 31617 Features

This boning knife excels in heavy-duty meat processing with a stain-free, high-carbon steel blade designed for durability. Its stiff blade ensures clean cuts and precise filleting, while the textured polypropylene handle provides slip-resistant comfort during extended use. Suitable for bench or handheld use, its technical construction enhances workflow efficiency in high-volume butcheries and seafood processing stations. The 6-inch narrow blade optimizes maneuverability in tight spaces, reducing fatigue and improving product presentation.

• Blade Performance: 6" high-carbon stainless steel for sharpness and corrosion resistance
• Durability Traits: Stain-free, stiff blade maintains edge through rigorous daily tasks
• Ease of Maintenance: High-carbon steel simplifies cleaning and sharpening routines
• Workflow Integration: Narrow blade enables precise deboning in confined kitchen areas
• Construction & Comfort: Textured polypropylene handle for slip resistance and sanitation

Ideal for professional butchery, seafood, and poultry tasks requiring precision boning and trimming

Dexter 31617 Technical Specs

The Dexter 31617 boning knife features a 6-inch high-carbon stainless steel blade with a stiff profile, ensuring durability and precision cutting. Its handle is constructed from resistant polypropylene, offering a white finish and textured surface for secure grip. With dimensions of approximately 15 inches in width, 5.25 inches in depth, and a blade height of 0.2 inches, the knife weighs just 0.14 lbs, facilitating agile handling during repetitive tasks. It is constructed with a stamped style blade, optimized for commercial kitchen application, and is ensured to be NSF certified for sanitation standards. Operationally, it withstands typical kitchen temperature ranges and is designed for easy cleaning, fitting seamlessly into high-turnover meat and seafood prep stations. The knife's construction supports professional sharpening and maintenance routines, making it suitable for demanding culinary environments.

• Blade Length: 6 inches for versatile boning tasks
• Handle Material: Plastic/polypropylene, white color, textured surface
• Weight: 0.14 lbs for lightweight handling
• Blade Material: High-carbon stainless steel for longevity
• Dimensions: 15" width x 5.25" depth x 0.2" height
• Certifications: NSF certified for sanitation compliance

What is a commercial boning knife

A commercial boning knife is a specialized cutting tool designed for removing bones from meat, poultry, and fish with precision. Typically featuring a stiff, narrow blade made of high-carbon stainless steel, these knives provide durability and control essential for professional food prep. The Dexter 31617 Basics® boning knife is installed in busy butcheries, seafood stations, and meat processing facilities, offering a reliable solution for high-volume, fine trimming tasks, making it ideal for use in professional kitchens and food production environments.

Top boning knives for seafood and meat in commercial kitchens

High-quality boning knives like the Dexter 31617 Basics® excel in commercial kitchen workflows by providing durability, precise control, and ease of maintenance. Built with stainless steel blades and ergonomic handles, they are suited for busy seafood and meat processing stations. Designed for medium workloads, these knives offer efficiency and reliability in grammed deboning, filleting, and trimming applications.

• Operation Type — ideal for fish and meat trimming stations
• Kitchen Setting — suitable for busy commercial kitchens
• Foodservice Category — used in butcheries and seafood processing
• Workload Qualifier — optimized for moderate-volume tasks
• Use Case — precise deboning and trimming of protein products

Why Choose Dexter Russell 31617

Dexter Russell 31617 stands out among boning knives for its combination of high-carbon stainless steel construction, stiff blade profile, and NFS certification. Its resilient design improves cutting precision and longevity compared to standard models, while the textured handle enhances grip and sanitation. The compact, lightweight form reduces user fatigue, making it highly effective in demanding foodservice settings and professional butcheries.

• Self-contained design for sanitation and durability
• Stiff blade for controlled deboning and trimming
• Lightweight construction reduces operator fatigue
• Stain-free steel minimizes maintenance and corrosion risks
• Compact 6-inch blade pitch optimized for tight spaces and precision