WÜSTHOF Classic 7 Inch Fillet Knife
- 7 inch flexible blade, straight edge
- Precision forged high-carbon stainless steel
- 7.4 ounces, 7 inch item length
- Black and stainless steel finish, German made
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A thin forged fillet knife for taking skin and bones off delicate fish and meats. The listing gives no care instructions and describes the handle materials in a jumbled way.
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ASIN: B01DASWAW4Model: 4622-7Category: Fillet Knives
Overview
A kitchen where whole fish gets filleted at the counter is where this thin, flexible forged blade works. The straight edge follows the bone, and the high-carbon stainless steel is shaped for skinning and boning delicate meats.
A German-made fillet knife for anyone who prepares fish often. The flexible blade is the reason to choose it over a stiff chef knife. Handle details are muddled in the listing, and no sheath is mentioned.
Who it's for
Anglers and home cooks who bring whole fish or skin-on cuts to the cutting board. Cooks who want one stiff knife for bones and joints should look at a heavier boning or chef knife.
Pros and cons
- Flexible blade for skinning
- Precision forged construction
- High-carbon stainless steel
- Straight edge for clean cuts
- Care instructions not listed
- Handle materials listed in a jumble
- No sheath mentioned
Performance notes
A thin flexible blade bends along the bone and under the skin, which is what removes fillets cleanly. The forged steel holds the shape of the edge, and the straight edge glides rather than saws. Control comes from the angle of the blade, not from force.
Where it stands among fillet knives
- #2 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
| Model | 4622-7 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 7 incheslower than 62% of 35 fillet knives |
| Blade Length | 7 inches |
| Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High-carbon stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel, polypropylene |
| Color | Black, Stainless Steel |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Straight Edged |
Closest rivals on specs
HENCKELS Four Star Filleting Knife- Item Weight 0.46 vs 0.41 pounds (+12%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wüsthof 4622-7 a heavy boning knife?
No. The description calls it a flexible blade for removing skin and bones from delicate meats, so it is a thin fillet knife rather than a heavy butchery blade.
What is the Wüsthof Classic fillet knife made of?
A precision forged blade of high-carbon stainless steel. The title also states German made.
What does the Wüsthof 4622-7 come with?
The fillet knife only. No sheath or sharpener is listed.