Mac Knife Original Fillet Knife

Overview

At a fish counter or a kitchen prep board, this narrow, flexible blade glides along the bone to lift fillets from small and medium fish. A Pakkawood handle completes the knife, which MAC describes as having a razor-like edge.

A flexible blade that follows the bone is the reason to consider it, and it also works as a utility knife when no fish is on the board. It is sized for smaller fish, so large catches call for a longer blade.

Who it's for

Home cooks and anglers who fillet small and medium fish and want one flexible knife that can also handle small jobs. People who break down big fish or heavy cuts should choose a longer, stiffer blade.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A thin, flexible blade bends along the backbone and ribs, so the cut follows the fish and leaves little meat behind. The plain edge is sharpened to a fine point for clean skin and fillet cuts. A hard steel is said to hold an edge longer.

Where it stands among fillet knives

• #6 most-searched brand and model of the 15 fillet knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 85 fillet knives we list; not a test result.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

WÜSTHOF Classic 7 Inch Fillet Knife

HENCKELS Four Star Filleting Knife

Dalstrong 7-Inch Flexible Fillet Knife for Fish