Victorinox Fibrox Boning Knife 6 Inch Green Straight Wide Blade 5.6004.15 | Buy in Kenya | Red Rhino

Victorinox Fibrox Boning Knife 6" Straight Wide Blade (Green) — 5.6004.15

A straight, wide 6" boning knife in green — the colour standard HACCP colour-coding assigns to fruit and vegetable prep, though this particular blade shape is genuinely built for meat and larger-format trimming work. Many commercial kitchens keep a green-handled boning-style knife on hand specifically for produce tasks that benefit from a stiff, controlled blade — trimming large squash, breaking down whole cabbages, or prepping root vegetables where a chef's knife is overkill but precision still matters.

The blade is high-carbon stainless steel, and the wide, straight profile gives it more rigidity than the curved or narrow variants in the range — useful whenever the task calls for firm, controlled cuts rather than delicate contour-following. At 6", it offers solid reach for most trimming and portioning tasks without tipping into "too much knife" territory.

The green Fibrox handle is textured thermoplastic elastomer, NSF-certified for commercial kitchens and grippy even when wet from washing produce. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and drying immediately after use remains the better long-term habit for the blade's edge.

Who This Knife Is For

Vegetable and produce prep stations in professional kitchens running HACCP colour-coding, and anyone wanting a stiff, controlled trimming knife that isn't a full chef's knife.

Full Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't this a meat knife — why green?

The blade shape works well beyond meat — many kitchens use a straight wide boning-style knife for firm vegetable trimming, and the green handle simply signals it's designated for produce under HACCP colour-coding.

Is it as sharp and capable as a dedicated vegetable knife?

Yes — the underlying blade steel and construction are identical across the Fibrox Boning Knife range, so performance is fully professional-grade regardless of the intended colour designation.

Could I use it for meat prep too?

Absolutely — the knife performs exactly the same regardless of handle colour; green is purely a kitchen colour-coding convention.

What's the advantage of the wide blade over narrow here?

More stiffness and control for firm, decisive cuts through denser produce or larger cuts, at the cost of some flexibility for tight, contoured work.

Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya?

• 100% genuine Victorinox — sourced through authorised channels
• Fast delivery across Nairobi and shipping countrywide
• Backed by Victorinox's lifetime warranty
• Trusted Kenyan retailer for genuine international kitchen brands

Building a colour-coded set? See Victorinox Fibrox Boning Knives in blue, red, white and yellow, plus the full Victorinox range at Red Rhino.