Opinel Effile Slimline Folding Fillet Knife No.08

Overview

The Opinel 002558 is a fixed-blade fillet knife with a 3.5 inch blade and a beechwood handle, weighing about 0.07 lb. It's built for cleaning smaller catch at the dock or the kitchen counter rather than working through large saltwater fish.

Opinel's fillet knives trade the flex most dedicated fillet blades carry for a thinner, precise edge better suited to trout, panfish and other small freshwater catch. The wood handle keeps grip simple but will need drying after use since it is not a synthetic or rubberized material.

• 3.5 inch blade
• Beechwood handle
• Weighs about 0.07 lb
• 7.1 inch total length

Who it's for

Fits anglers who mainly clean panfish, trout or similar small catch and want a compact, light knife to carry. Less suited to anyone filleting larger saltwater species where a longer, more flexible blade cuts closer to the bone.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A 3.5 inch blade length keeps the knife maneuverable for small cuts around bones and skin on smaller fish, though the short length limits how far it can reach into a larger fillet in one pass. The beechwood handle should be wiped dry after use to avoid the wood swelling or staining.

Specifications

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