13-Inch Fillet Knife, Engraved Bone and Wood Handle

A 13-inch fillet knife with a long, gently flexing high-carbon steel blade and a two-part handle: hardwood near the bolster and an engraved bone end cap with a hand-cut stag motif and copper pins. Each handle is finished individually, so no two are identical.

Blade

Polished high-carbon steel, full tang. It holds a keen edge and resists wear better than basic stainless, and it needs less upkeep than a Damascus blade: a few passes on a honing rod keeps it working. The blade flexes to follow the contour of a rib cage or backbone for clean, low-waste fillets.

Sheath and care

Ships with a dark brown leather sheath, diamond-embossed, with a snap-button closure and a belt loop for carrying in the field. Dry the blade fully before it goes back in the sheath, and condition the leather now and then.

Best used for

• Filleting freshwater and saltwater fish
• Processing large catches like salmon, snapper and trout
• Cleaning fish streamside or on a boat
• Skinning work for hunters who want a longer blade

FAQ

Is this the Damascus fillet knife? No. This blade is polished high-carbon steel, with different care needs and a plain finish rather than a layered pattern.

What is engraved on the handle? A stag or deer motif, cut individually into the bone end cap, so each knife is one of a kind.

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