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Shun Classic 6-in. Boning/Fillet Knife Bird's Beak Knives Many cooks swear by theirINFORMATION The Shun Classic 6 in. Boning Fillet is adept at these two key kitchen chores. For boning, the narrow, sharp, curved blade gets in close to the bone, making it easy to separate meat from bone. Even fibrous tissue is no match for Shun's extremely sharp edge. Its perfect for trimming the silver skin from a tenderloin or roast or even making your own cutlets. The narrow blade reduces the drag as you cut against the meat, so cutting is fast