Mercer Culinary M23850 Millennia Black Handle, 6-Inch Flexible, Boning Knife

Yes it is stamped instead of forged. But it's designed to be used in restaurant kitchens which is a pretty unforgiving environment. I don't use this knife everyday, maybe once a week or twice a month. There is a good chance this inexpensive knife will continue to preform exceptionally well the rest of my life. Which could be natural causes or if my wife (justifiably) kills me with it!

I am a professional Home and Personal Chef and teach cooking skills. Knives for me are essential tools in my culinary activities, and I am picky and critical. I have tested and reviewed MANY knives here on Amazon and elsewhere. I will praise those that deserve it and be highly critical of those that don't. What is most important to me is the knives I use are for "cooking”…not "looking". Performance, construction, and ergonomics are the key metrics over aesthetics for me and for honest critical reviewing.This 6" Mercer Flexible Boning Knife is a masterpiece of design and function. Clearly made for professional use, it has a perfect flex for various uses and delicate cutting applications. The handle is highly ergonomic and made for extended use without discomfort. The blade itself is razor-sharp and easy to resharpen when necessary. This is a boning knife you would likely see being heavily used in professional kitchens where performance and safety are the key elements for knife use.In addition to this 6" model, I also own the 8" model which is a virtually identical design and also my favorite longer filet knife. Mercer has clearly identified the needs of chefs in their products, and ensured that ergonomics, performance, and construction meet the needs of the most demanding chefs...all at a price that is almost an unbelievable value! I have never been able to break down a whole chicken as fast and easily as I have been able to do with this knife.Forget looks and impressing your friends. If you want to really cook, this is the knife you want for its purpose! It's an absolute FIVE STARS from me and an honest and VERY hearty recommendation. All the Mercer products that I own are of equally high value, and this one just adds to their success! Bon Appetit!*If you found my review helpful to you, please let Amazon know by clicking the "HELPFUL" button below!

Good value. Handle is a bit large compared to the rest of my knives but not going to complain considering this is a knife I won't use everyday but it a great value for the times I'm trimming meat.

I use this knife for trimming brisket. Great for that.

For the value this knife is amazing, cuts just as well as the more expensive ones I have used, would definitely recommend

The handle is easy to hold on to even when they get wet. Good quality steel blade that stays sharp. Great boning knife!

This is the only flexible tip knife I own. The spine thickness varies from 1.6 mm at the handle to 0.6mm at the tip. This allows the tip to bend around bones or other obstacles. It has been very useful

My husband wanted this knife after seeing one of his favorite BBQ YouTubers say it’s the best one he’s ever used, and at 11.99 we figured why not? So we got it and it’s super sharp and cuts really smooth! This knife cuts better than our $700 cutco knife set. I’d definitely recommend it!

I bought this as an alternative to Victorinox flexi boning knife(6 inch) and the first thing that was obvious to me was the difference in the amount of flexibility that this knife has compared to Victorinox(or any other brand for that matter). While this knife is great for every day home use and light industrial work, it will NOT be suitable for boning large beef carcasses as the knife is simply too flexible and will break under excess pressure. The knife comes in a sturdy protective packaging and it is very comfortable to hold. It has a durable, razor sharp edge that didn't disappoint even after prolonged use on beef carcasses. For intensive industrial work(boning), I would recommend something harder though.

Great knife, bought to bone a rabbit and since used a lot for all sorts of boning or cleaning pieces of meat. Still very sharp. Good value for money

Very good.

I am a fish filleters to trade and like to try different knifes this knife holds its edge well

Good steel retains a good sharp edge.