What is a fish fillet knife used for?
A fish fillet knife is used to remove skin and bones from fish, lifting clean fillets off the rib cage with minimal waste. Its thin, flexible blade follows the contours of the fish, which is what makes it better at the job than a stiff all-purpose knife.
Is this blade flexible?
Yes. This is a true flexible fillet blade. The slim 8-inch profile bends to follow the spine and ribs of a fish, letting you separate flesh from bone cleanly.
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 fish fillet knife made from?
It's forged from layered 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel, folded by hand for the bold pattern.
Does the Damascus blade rust around water and fish?
High-carbon Damascus can rust if left wet, so rinse and dry the blade after each use and apply a light coat of food-safe oil before storage.
What is the handle made of?
The handle uses red honeycomb scales with a camel bone bolster and a dark wood spacer accented by a mosaic pin.
Is this fish fillet knife full tang?
Yes. The steel runs the full length of the handle for strength and balance, with no weak rat-tail tang.
Can I use this knife in the kitchen too?
Yes. The thin flexible blade works well for filleting fish, boning, and other delicate kitchen tasks.
Does it come with a sheath?
Yes. It includes a handmade leather sheath, hand-stitched to fit and protect the slim blade.
Is this a handmade fish fillet knife?
Yes. Every Malika fillet knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming.