Boning knives are a very useful tool in the kitchen as they can carve and process meat from the bone. The blade is made of high quality stainless steel, which resists corrosion and retains sharpness. It has a flexible or fixed pivot point that gives it more dexterity for delicate tasks or those with bigger bones, respectively. This ability separates it from a typical utility knife. A good boning knife is lightweight yet durable and easy to sharpen on a small stone or honer rod, since it will get a lot more dulling action than a typical utility or kitchen knife.