Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Boning Knife, Honesuki, Dimple, 150mm / 5.9" Knives it is generally flat and

it is generally flat and it's fine to use either side for sharpening (stick to using that one side though once you start)

bagels and croissants

making this a great value for someone looking for a quality true Japanese-style boning knife with high quality steel

58 for long life and rust-free care

you can go quite a while before having to do a full re-sharpening

Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef SP Boning Knife, Honesuki, Dimple, 150mm / 5.9" Knives it is generally flat andThis style of boning knife has a thicker blade, and is the traditional Japanese shape for a boning knife (triangular shape), normally used for taking apart a chicken. And it's definitely gaining in popularity here it's quite useful and versatile, with the shorter length and straighter blade edge. This is a seriously heavy duty knife with a thick and extra strong blade, and a very beefy larger than standard sized handle so you have a superb grip. This