Shun Classic Flexible Fillet Knife 17.9cm

Experience the Satisfaction of a Clean Fillet - Every Rib Followed, Every Gram Recovered

The Shun Classic Flexible Fillet Knife 17.9cm is purpose-built for the task, with just the right amount of flex to conform to the contours of fish and poultry without sacrificing control. VG-MAX steel at its core, Shun's signature ebony PakkaWood handle in hand - this is precision filleting done the Japanese way.

The Specs

• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding (each side, 68 layers total)
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Blade length: 17.9cm (7 in.)
• Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan
• Notable feature: Flexible blade engineered to follow bone contours for maximum yield

The Fillet Knife

A fillet knife lives or dies by its flex - too stiff and you lose meat to the bone, too soft and you lose control. Shun engineers the Classic Flexible Fillet Knife to hit the sweet spot: enough give to hug the spine and ribs of a fish, firm enough to stay on course with every stroke. The VG-MAX steel core delivers the hardness and edge retention the Classic line is known for, while the blade geometry is specifically thinned to allow that controlled flex. The D-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handle sits naturally in the hand whether you're working a whole salmon or breaking down a chicken, and the 68-layer Damascus cladding keeps the blade corrosion-resistant even after repeated contact with fish and acidic marinades.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Rinse immediately after contact with fish or acidic foods
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade