There are a few types of knives that you might find in a kitchen. Your chef knife is a must-have, but there are other types of knives that might be more useful to you than your chef knife. The boning knife and utility knife both have different functions that they specialize in. Here’s how they differ.
Boning Knife
A boning knife is used for cutting meat off the bone. Boning knives often have short blades and narrow handles, so they can get into tight spaces between meat and bones. You should use the blade to cut the meat away from the bone without actually touching the bone with it. This makes it easier to remove all of the meat from around the bone without breaking any of it apart.
The utility knife is good for cutting large items like melons or squashes in half, or for cutting food into slices or strips (like cucumbers). Some people call this type of knife a sandwich knife, because.
What is a boning knife?
A boning knife is a kitchen knife with a very sharp, narrow blade. Boning knives are often around 5 inches long and have a narrow design. The design of the blade means that you can get into tight spaces between meat and bones without damaging any of the bones.
What is a utility knife?
A utility knife is a type of kitchen knife used for cutting large items like melons or squashes in half, or for cutting food into slices or strips (like cucumbers).
How do they differ?
The main difference between a boning knife and a utility knife is the blade length. A boning knife has a shorter blade that’s better for getting into tight spaces, while a utility knife has a longer blade that makes it easier to cut through larger items.
This is because the long blade of the utility knife will keep your hand away from the inside of the food where bacteria could grow.
The other major difference is that you should always use a cutting board when using a utility knife, but not when using a boning knife.
Conclusion
Now that you know the difference between a boning knife and a utility knife, which one should you choose?
A boning knife is a knife with a long blade, typically between 6 and 10 inches in length. It’s typically used to cut meat from the bone and to remove the skin from poultry.
A utility knife is a tool with a short blade, typically between 3 and 5 inches in length. It’s usually used for a variety of cutting jobs from trimming vegetables to slicing bread. Use your boning knife to cut meat from the bone and your utility knife for general cutting tasks.