What is a fillet knife used for?
A fillet knife is used to remove the bones and skin from fish, lifting clean fillets off the rib cage with minimal waste. Its thin, flexible blade follows the contours of the fish.
Is this fillet knife blade flexible?
Yes. This is a true flexible fillet blade. The slim profile lets it bend and follow the spine and ribs of a fish.
What size is this fillet knife?
It has an 8-inch blade and a 13-inch overall length, with a 5-inch handle.
What steel is this fillet knife made from?
The blade is forged from layered 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel.
Does a Damascus fillet knife rust?
Because this blade is high-carbon Damascus, it can rust if neglected, especially in a wet, fishy environment. A simple wipe-down and a light coat of oil after each use keeps it clean and rust-free.
How do I care for a Damascus fillet knife?
Rinse and dry the blade thoroughly after every use, then apply a light coat of food-safe oil before storage. Avoid leaving it wet or stored in a damp sheath.
Is this fillet knife full tang?
Yes. The steel runs the full length of the handle for strength and balance, rather than a thin rat-tail tang.
Does this fillet knife come with a sheath?
Yes. It ships with a handmade leather sheath, fitted to protect the slim blade.
Is this fillet knife good for both fish and kitchen use?
Yes. While it's designed for filleting fish, the thin flexible blade also works well for boning and other delicate kitchen tasks.
Is this a handmade fillet knife?
Yes. Every Malika fillet knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming.