In short: the Boska Pro Raclette Knife is for people who melt a half wheel or a quarter wheel and want to scrape cleanly, without leaving half the cheese on the blade. What we take away: a stainless steel blade 5 cm wide and 15 cm long, a serrated edge that also slices, and a lifetime warranty claimed by the brand.
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Boska Pro Raclette Knife spec sheet
| Feature | Boska Pro raclette knife 254415 |
|---|---|
| Type | Raclette knife (scraper) with a wide blade, which also slices bread or terrine |
| Reference | 254415 (Boska) |
| Blade | 150 mm stainless steel blade (Boska); 5 cm wide with a serrated edge according to a retailer |
| Dimensions and weight | 150 mm blade, 294 g (Boska); about 29 cm overall according to a retailer |
| Handle | Plastic, stainless steel blade (Boska) |
| Care | Not dishwasher-safe (Boska): wash by hand |
| Use | Scraping melted cheese from a half or quarter wheel, serving, cutting bread and terrine |
| Warranty | Lifetime (Boska) |
| Made in | Not stated by Boska; Italy according to a retailer |
What we take away
On paper, this knife has a simple mission: get melted cheese from the wheel to the plate in a single move, without letting it stretch into a garland all the way to the tablecloth. Its blade, rectangular and 5 cm wide according to a retailer, covers a good area of cheese with every pass. The serrated edge gives it a second job: cutting country bread or terrine while the half wheel melts again. Boska, a cheese tool specialist since 1896, also claims a lifetime warranty.
The point that used to make spec-sheet maniacs frown: some listings mentioned a stainless steel handle and dishwasher use. Boska settles it: plastic handle, 150 mm stainless steel blade, 294 g, and not dishwasher safe, so hand wash only. The confusion comes from an older Boska raclette knife, ref. 254116 (24.3 cm, 170 g, smooth edge, dishwasher safe), which is no longer available at Knivesandtools.
On video
No official video of this exact knife: here is the scraping technique explained by the people of Valais, and a Boska grill in action.
Video: Raclette du Valais AOP on YouTube (the scraping technique, not this exact model)
Video: BOSKA Food Tools on YouTube (a grill from the brand; the knife is sold separately)
Video: TTM Traitements Thermiques SA on YouTube (the same type of utensil)
Strengths
- Wide 5 cm stainless steel blade, designed to scrape in one pass
- Serrated edge that also slices bread and terrine
- Lifetime warranty claimed by Boska
Things to consider
- Hand wash only: not dishwasher safe according to Boska
- Pointless if you only have a raclette grill with pans
- Still few reviews on Amazon.fr
Who is it for?
For owners of a half-wheel or quarter-wheel grill, and for anyone who rents a raclette melter for a birthday and no longer wants to scrape with a butter knife.
On the other hand, if your raclette is made with eight pans under a heating element, this knife will stay in the drawer: a small wooden spatula will do the job better.
Alternatives
- Louis Tellier CAR01 : stainless steel blade and wooden handle, 24.5 cm, one side for scraping and one micro-serrated side, made in France.
- Boska 254116 Pro : an older Boska raclette knife with a smooth edge, no longer available at a retailer.
To see all the accessories that matter around the wheel, read our selection of essential raclette accessories.
Recipes to make with it
- Half-wheel raclette, this knife’s natural playground.
- Traditional raclette, with potatoes, cured meats and pickles.
- Barbecue raclette, for scraping outdoors when the weather is nice.
- Baked raclette potato, where the scraped cheese ends up on an open potato.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Boska Pro raclette knife dishwasher safe?
No, according to Boska: this knife is hand wash only. Dry it right away.
Can you use it with a raclette grill with pans?
It isn’t made for that: its wide blade is for scraping melted cheese from a half or quarter wheel. To lift cheese out of a pan, a wooden spatula works better and won’t damage the coating.
What is the difference between the Boska 254415 and 254116 references?
254415 is Boska’s current Pro raclette knife: 150 mm stainless steel blade, plastic handle, 294 g, hand wash only. 254116 is an older Boska raclette knife, 24.3 cm and 170 g, with a smooth edge and dishwasher safe, which is no longer available at the retailer Knivesandtools.
