French Carving Knife

A carving knife is a long, slender knife with a sharp, narrow blade specifically designed for slicing cooked meats, such as roasts, hams, turkeys, and other large cuts of meat. It is one of the essential tools used in the culinary art of carving.

The blade of a carving knife is typically around 8 to 14 inches (20 to 36 centimeters) in length, and it is usually pointed and slightly flexible. The length of the blade allows for long, smooth cuts through meat, while the narrow width helps create thin and even slices. The pointed tip enables precision when maneuvering around bones or joints.

Carving knives are usually made of stainless steel or high-carbon steel, which provides durability, sharpness, and ease of maintenance. The blade may feature a granton edge—a series of shallow, oval-shaped hollows or grooves along the side—which helps prevent food from sticking to the blade, making it easier to glide through the meat.