With a very flexible and thin blade, fillet knives are especially suited to removing very intricate bones from meat. Most often used with fish, the thinness of the blade allows you to easily maneuver between the top layer of skin and the meat. A fillet knife may be curved, to assist with getting the thinnest cuts of meat. The acutely pointed blade tip assists with piercing, allowing you to get to any bones with ease.

Find the best fillet knife for you from trusted brands such as Global, Shun, Victorinox, Wüsthof, and Zwilling J.A. Henckels. If you're de-boning tougher meats, like pork, beef, or chicken, try a Boning Knife instead.