Lion Sabatier Boning Knife Idéal Black 13 cm
Forged from a single piece of steel, so sturdy and nicely balanced
Comes sharp out of the box and is easy to sharpen yourself
With its narrow, pointed tip you can easily cut meat away from the bone
Boning like a professional - it's not about talent, but the right knife. With the Lion Sabatier Boning Knife Idéal Black 13 cm, you can carefully remove meat and poultry from the bone just like a butcher. The narrow, sturdy blade with a pointed tip glides along tendons, membranes, and bone without losing precious meat. Prepare dishes that truly make a difference at the table.
Why this boning knife is a game changer in your kitchen
Many people struggle with boning: the meat tears, you miss the line of the bone, or you sacrifice more to the carcass than you'd like. That's a shame - for the product and your effort. This knife solves that problem with a combination of precision, control, and craftsmanship from Thiers, the historic knife-making town in France.
- Narrow blade with pointed tip - Follows the contours of the bone accurately, keeping your meat intact and allowing you to effortlessly cut away membranes
- Forged from a single piece of steel - Blade, bolster, and tang are one piece, making the knife perfectly balanced and retaining its shape for years
- Hard steel, 58-60 HRC - The 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel alloy - enriched with nitrogen - gives the blade a hardness that retains sharpness for a long time
- Ergonomic POM handle - The black plastic handle with three brass rivets fits securely and comfortably in the hand, even when wet
- Sharp out of the box - Ready to use immediately, and thanks to the European sharpening angle, it's also easy to sharpen yourself when needed
- Made in Thiers, France - Lion Sabatier has been producing knives in this iconic knife region for generations; you can taste that craftsmanship in every use
100% forged: the foundation of a knife that truly works
Many knives in this price range are stamped from a sheet of steel - quickly made, but resulting in less strength and balance. The Lion Sabatier Boning Knife Idéal Black is fully forged: blade, bolster, and tang are made from a single piece of 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel. That sounds technical, but you notice the difference immediately when you hold the knife. It feels solid, balanced, and gives you just enough control to manoeuvre along a chicken ribcage or prepare a leg of lamb perfectly.
The bolster - the thickening between the blade and handle - adds extra weight in the right place and simultaneously protects your fingers. No loose parts, no weak points. Just a knife from start to finish.
Nitro+ steel: nitrogen as a secret weapon
Not all stainless steel is the same. The 4116 Nitro+ alloy of this knife contains nitrogen as an additional element, and that makes a noticeable difference: the steel is harder, more corrosion-resistant, and retains its sharp edge longer than regular stainless steel. With a hardness of 58-60 HRC, you're in the realm of serious kitchen knives that prove themselves in daily use - whether it's a Sunday roast chicken or a whole rabbit leg that you carefully bone for a stew.
To maintain sharpness, wash the knife by hand and dry it immediately after use. No dishwasher - that damages both the blade and the handle. Just rinse, dry, and store. That's the only investment this knife asks of you.
The black handle: stylish and functional
The POM plastic handle of the Idéal Black series is not just any handle - it is deliberately designed for grip, durability, and a sleek, dark appearance that beautifully contrasts with the silver blade. The three brass rivets are not only decorative: they securely anchor the handle to the tang and give the knife its distinctive, refined look. This is a knife you can proudly display on your worktop - and that still feels great after years of use.
💡 Tip: Use this boning knife for filleting fish or removing silverskin from pork tenderloin. The narrow blade gives you exactly the control you need for this kind of fine cutting work. Store it in a knife block or on a magnetic strip - loose in a drawer is not only dangerous but also dulls the edge faster.
Specifications
- Brand: Lion Sabatier
- Collection: Idéal Black
- Type: Boning knife
- Blade length: 13 cm (130 mm)
- Total length: 195 mm
- Weight: 128 grams
- Blade material: 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel (nitrogen-enriched stainless steel)
- Handle material: POM plastic with brass rivets
- Colour: Black / Silver
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Sharpening method: European
- Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash recommended
- Maintenance: Hand wash, dry immediately
- Origin: Thiers, France
- Construction: Fully forged (blade, bolster, and tang from one piece)
In the package
- Lion Sabatier Boning Knife Idéal Black 13 cm
If boning has never been your strong suit, that will be a thing of the past after today. The Lion Sabatier Boning Knife Idéal Black gives you the precision, feel, and craftsmanship to process meat and poultry as it should be - cleanly, efficiently, and with pleasure. Add this knife to your collection and discover the difference that truly good tools make in everything you serve.
