Damascus Fishing Fillet Knife – 7" Blade with Micarta Handle

• Hand-forged 1095 and 15N20 Damascus steel, tempered to 56-58 HRC: a sharp, aggressive edge ideal for filleting.
• Flexible 7-inch blade: follows the spine and ribs of a fish for clean, controlled fillets.
• Micarta handle with Damascus steel bolster: tough, water-resistant, and grips securely even when wet.
• Full tang construction: the steel runs the full length of the handle for strength and balance.
• Cowhide leather sheath: fitted to protect the blade during storage and transport.
• Handmade in Wyoming: forged, ground, and finished by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming.

• Blade Material: 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel
• Blade Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
• Blade Type: Flexible fillet blade
• Overall Length: 12 inches
• Blade Length: 7 inches
• Handle Length: 5 inches
• Handle Material: Micarta with Damascus steel bolster, mosaic pin
• Tang: Full tang
• Sheath: Cowhide leather sheath

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 High-carbon Damascus can rust if neglected, so a bit of care goes a long way:

• Rinse and dry the blade after each use.
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before storage.
• Store in a dry place.

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What is this fishing knife used for?
This is a fillet knife made for fishing. Its slim, flexible 7-inch blade removes skin and bones from fish, lifting clean fillets off the rib cage with minimal waste. It's ideal for panfish and medium-sized catches where control matters.

Is the blade flexible?
Yes. The 7-inch blade is slim and flexible, which is the defining feature of a true fillet knife.

Why is the handle made of micarta?
Micarta is a tough, water-resistant composite that grips securely even when wet, which makes it ideal for a fishing knife that handles slippery fish.

What steel is this fishing knife made from?
The blade is forged from layered 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel, tempered to 56 to 58 HRC.

Does the Damascus blade rust around water?
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 size is this fillet knife?
It has a 7-inch blade and a 12-inch overall length, with a 5-inch handle.

Is this fishing 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 it 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 cowhide leather sheath, fitted to protect the slim blade.

Is this a handmade knife?
Yes. Every Malika fillet knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming.