Description

For a fillet with flex

Sometimes just the right amount of flex in your blade steel makes filleting fish easier. The knife conforms to the ribs of the fish, removing meat from bones quickly and easily. Removing skin from meat is easier, too. It works well for boning and trimming out poultry and other meat as well. The whole idea is more food with less waste (and, of course, you would make stock from the bones and leftovers, too). Shun Classic's very hard VG10 steel doesn't have that kind of flexibility, so the Shun Classic Flexible Fillet is made of AUS8A, a high-carbon stainless steel that offers strength, hardness, and wear resistance, as well as a small amount of flex.

The Shun Classic Flexible Fillet is part of the Shun Classic line of tasteful and contemporary designs. It shares the same D-shaped PakkaWood handle as the rest of the beautiful and versatile Shun Classic line. The Classic line offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.

Specifications:

Just the right flex for easy filleting
Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
Steel: AUS8A
Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
Blade length: 7 in. (17.9 cm)
Handcrafted in Japan

Care Instructions:

Rinse in hot water before use
Use a wooden or plastic chopping board
After use wash knife with a mild detergent and dry with a soft cloth
Acidic foods in particular should be rinsed immediately after use
Do not place in the dishwasher
Do not immerse wooden handle in water for extended amount of time
Oil the handle with a little neutral vegetable oil
Store knife in a knife block, wooden drawer insert or in a blade guard or sheath
This knife is not designed to cut through bones or very thick-skinned vegetables. For this heavier kitchen work, we suggest purchasing the Shun Classic Meat Cleaver (DM0767), or Shun Classic 8” Western Chef’s Knife (DM0766) to add to your collection.