What are knives used for slashing called?

Question

What are knives called that are used for slashing things. Im talking about something no longer then like a 6 inch blade. something specific for slashing.

Answer 1

try a boning knife.  used for cutting meat off the bone.  I used to work in a meat factory and know what these things can do

Answer 2

I know couple of combat knives that's about the size of 6 inches.

Navy Seals Combat Knife

Marine Corps Multi-Purpose Bayonet

Genuine British Commando Knife

Cold Steel Recon Tanto Knife

Smith & Wesson Neck Knife

I'm not into the military or anything but all the good knives comes from the military most of the times.

Answer 3

A good butcher knife should do the trick.

Answer 4

butter knife yeah thats it

Answer 5

ehm knives?