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Wüsthof Filiermesser

  • 6 inch flexible blade, 6.3 inches overall
  • High carbon stainless steel forged blade
  • Plain edge for fish, meat and fruit
  • POM handle in creme
  • 70 g knife weight

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A forged flexible fillet knife for trimming fish, meat and fruit. The listing text is thin and partly German, so little is stated beyond materials and size.

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ASIN: B0861BN2F4Model: 1040433716Category: Fillet Knives

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Crème

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Overview

Slicing fillets from fish and trimming meat or fruit is the job of this Wüsthof Classic Ikon knife, which has a forged high carbon stainless steel blade that flexes. The handle is creme colored polyoxymethylene.

A blade that bends to follow bones and skin is the reason to look at a fillet knife like this, and the forged build suits regular kitchen use. The limitation is the sparse listing, which gives no care instructions and no warranty.

Who it's for

Cooks who prepare whole fish, carve around bones or peel fruit with a thin flexible blade. The creme handle suits a lighter kitchen look. Anyone after a rigid all-purpose knife or a bread slicer should look at another style.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Flexible blade follows bones and skin
  • Forged high carbon stainless steel
  • Plain edge slices cleanly
  • Light knife weight
Cons
  • Care instructions not listed
  • Listing partly in German
  • Not a stiff general knife
  • Warranty details not given

Performance notes

A thin forged blade flexes under light pressure, which lets the edge track along bone and skin when filleting. The plain edge slices without sawing, and the light weight reduces fatigue over a long trimming session.

Where it stands among fillet knives

  • #4 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

Model1040433716
Dimensions & fit
Item Length6.3 incheslower than 85% of 35 fillet knives
BladeLength6 inches
Weight70 g
Construction & materials
Blade Material TypeHigh carbon stainless steel
Construction TypeForged
Handle MaterialPolyoxymethylene (POM)
ColorCreme
Blade ColorSilver
Other details
Blade EdgePlain

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Frequently asked questions

What blade length does the Wüsthof Classic Ikon fillet knife have?

The blade is 6 inches and the knife measures 6.3 inches in item length.

Is the Wüsthof Classic Ikon blade rigid?

No. The title describes a flexible blade.

What is the handle made of?

The handle material is polyoxymethylene (POM) in a creme color.