This is a pointed shape(eastern) type knife for cutting and peeling meat from bones. It is thicker than other Chef knife and is less likely to chip. It is also useful for to fillet fish .
This is a list of boning knives pointed shape knives that can be purchased online from Jikko Hamono, a Sakai JIKKO cutlery with over 120 years of history.
Types of Steel for Kitchen Knives
This list categorizes different types of steel used in kitchen knives. The steels at the top of each list offer the best sharpness and edge retention.