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Messermeister

Messermeister Avanta Kendrick BBQ Fillet Knife

  • 7 inch blade, 14 inches overall
  • German X50 stainless steel, forged
  • Full-tang Pakkawood handle
  • Plain edge, stainless blade
  • Rust resistant per title

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

Our verdict

A forged German stainless fillet knife on a Pakkawood handle, aimed at barbecue trimming and slicing. Blade flexibility and weight are not listed, which matters for a fillet knife.

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ASIN: B0F181PWT4Model: LB648-07Category: Fillet Knives

Overview

Slicing and trimming fish or barbecue is the job of this forged knife from Messermeister's Avanta line. The blade is German X50 stainless steel with a plain edge, and the handle is Pakkawood on a full tang.

The reason to consider it is the forged construction and the steel type, which suit a cook who sharpens and maintains a knife. The limitation is missing detail on flex, thickness and weight, so judge it carefully against a fish or brisket task.

Who it's for

Pitmasters and anglers who want a heavier forged build and a smooth edge for long, clean slices. Cooks who need a stated flex rating, a sheath or a lighter knife should check those details first.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • German X50 stainless steel
  • Plain edge for clean slices
  • Rust resistant per title
Cons
  • Blade flexibility not listed
  • No sheath listed
  • Weight not given

Performance notes

A smooth, unserrated edge slices cleanly because the cut is a single uninterrupted bevel. Handle fit and blade flex decide how well it follows the bone in fish, and the listing does not state the flex, so a test cut is wise.

Specifications

BrandMessermeister
ModelLB648-07
Dimensions & fit
Item Length14 incheshigher than 76% of 35 fillet knives
Size7 inches
Construction & materials
Blade Material TypeGerman X50 Stainless Steel
Construction TypeForged
Handle MaterialPakkawood
ColorBlack (handle), Stainless Steel (blade)
Blade Colorstainless
Other details
Number of Items1
Blade EdgePlain

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Messermeister knife come with a sheath?

No sheath is listed. The listing names one knife only.

Is the Messermeister knife dishwasher safe?

Care instructions are not given. Hand washing is the usual advice for a Pakkawood handled forged knife.

Is the Messermeister Kendrick a boning knife?

No. It is listed as a fillet knife, with a seven inch blade.