{"product_id":"damascus-fishing-fillet-knife-7-inch-micarta-handle","title":"Damascus Fishing Fillet Knife – 7\" Blade with Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003eBuilt for the angler who's hard on gear, this Damascus fishing fillet knife pairs a slim, flexible 7-inch blade with a tough micarta handle that grips well and shrugs off water. The 7-inch length gives you real control for filleting everything from panfish to medium catches, while the layered Damascus blade brings a keen edge and a pattern no factory knife can match. Forged by hand in our Wyoming shop, it comes with a cowhide leather sheath and takes its place among our wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/collections\/handmade-hunting-knives\" bis_size='{\"x\":284,\"y\":107,\"w\":159,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":284,\"abs_y\":107}'\u003ehandmade hunting knives\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fishing Knife Built to Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":183,\"w\":560,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":183}'\u003eThis is a working fishing knife first. The flexible 7-inch blade follows the spine and ribs of a fish so you can lift clean fillets with minimal waste, and the shorter length (versus a big 9-inch fillet blade) gives extra control for detailed cuts and smaller fish. If you fish often and want a fillet knife that earns its place in the tackle bag, this is it. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/collections\/fillet-knives\" bis_size='{\"x\":480,\"y\":241,\"w\":68,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":480,\"abs_y\":241}'\u003efillet knives\u003c\/a\u003e collection alongside our other fillet and boning blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":297,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":297}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Micarta for a Fishing Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":337,\"w\":560,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":337}'\u003eThe handle is where this knife stands apart from our honeycomb-handled fillet knives. Micarta is a tough composite that's prized on hard-use knives because it's durable, water-resistant, and grips securely even when wet — exactly what you want on a fishing knife handling slippery fish. Paired with a Damascus steel bolster and a mosaic pin, it's a handle that's as practical as it is good-looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":451,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":451}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1095 \u0026amp; 15N20 Damascus Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":491,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":491}'\u003eThe blade is forge-welded from 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel, tempered to 56–58 HRC and folded to reveal the flowing pattern across the blade. This high-carbon combination takes a sharp, aggressive edge ideal for filleting. Because it's carbon Damascus, a quick rinse and a light coat of food-safe oil after each use keeps it clean and rust-free — our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/blogs\/news\/how-to-care-for-damascus-steel-knife\" bis_size='{\"x\":111,\"y\":569,\"w\":130,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":111,\"abs_y\":569}'\u003eDamascus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the routine, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/blogs\/news\/how-to-sharpen-a-hunting-knife-the-right-way\" bis_size='{\"x\":391,\"y\":569,\"w\":132,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":391,\"abs_y\":569}'\u003eour sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to keep a thin blade like this keen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":624,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":624}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare Our Fillet Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":664,\"w\":560,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":664}'\u003ePrefer a different look or a longer blade? We make several fillet knives to suit different anglers. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/damascus-fillet-knife-flexible-8-inch-honeycomb-handle\" bis_size='{\"x\":90,\"y\":684,\"w\":217,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":90,\"abs_y\":684}'\u003e8-inch flexible Damascus fillet knife\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/damascus-fish-fillet-knife-red-honeycomb-camel-bone\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":684,\"w\":544,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":684}'\u003eDamascus fish fillet knife with a red honeycomb handle\u003c\/a\u003e offer longer blades and honeycomb handles, while our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/products\/fillet-boning-knife-set-440c-stainless-2-piece\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":703,\"w\":550,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":703}'\u003e440C stainless fillet and boning set\u003c\/a\u003e is the low-maintenance, rust-resistant choice if you'd rather skip the oiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Forged in Wyoming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fishing fillet knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by us, Naqash and Younas Minhas, in Casper, Wyoming, with more than 15 years of combined experience at the bench. It ships with a cowhide leather sheath to protect the slim blade. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/collections\/fillet-knives\"\u003efillet knives\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/pages\/about\"\u003eAbout page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":778,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":778}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":822,\"w\":560,\"h\":176,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":822}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":822,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":822}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":822,\"w\":98,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":822}'\u003eBlade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1095 \u0026amp; 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":841,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":841}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":841,\"w\":73,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":841}'\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible fillet blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":861,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":861,\"w\":64,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56–58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":880,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":880}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":880,\"w\":109,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":880}'\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/strong\u003e micarta with Damascus steel bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":900,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":900}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":900,\"w\":96,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":900}'\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":920,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":920}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":920,\"w\":86,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":920}'\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":939,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":939}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":939,\"w\":97,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":939}'\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":959,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":959}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":959,\"w\":35,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":959}'\u003eTang:\u003c\/strong\u003e full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":978,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":978}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":978,\"w\":60,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":978}'\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e cowhide leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1146,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1146}'\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1186,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1186}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this fishing knife used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1220,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1220}'\u003eThis is a fillet knife made for fishing. Its slim, flexible 7-inch blade removes skin and bones from fish, lifting clean fillets off the rib cage with minimal waste. It's ideal for panfish and medium-sized catches where control matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1294,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1294}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blade flexible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1328,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1328}'\u003eYes. The 7-inch blade is slim and flexible, which is the defining feature of a true fillet knife. The flex lets it follow the spine and ribs of a fish to separate flesh from bone cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1383,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1383}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the handle made of micarta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1417,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1417}'\u003eMicarta is a tough, water-resistant composite that grips securely even when wet, which makes it ideal for a fishing knife that handles slippery fish. It's also extremely durable and won't crack or dry out like some natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1491,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1491}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel is this fishing knife made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1525,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1525}'\u003eThe blade is forged from layered 1095 and 15N20 high-carbon Damascus steel, tempered to 56 to 58 HRC. This high-carbon blend takes a sharp, aggressive edge that's ideal for filleting fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1600,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1600}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Damascus blade rust around water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1633,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1633}'\u003eHigh-carbon Damascus can rust if left wet, so rinse and dry the blade after each use and apply a light coat of food-safe oil before storage. With that simple care, it stays clean and holds its edge and pattern for years. If you want a rust-resistant option, see our 440C stainless fillet set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1728,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1728}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this fillet knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1761,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1761}'\u003eIt has a 7-inch blade and a 12-inch overall length, with a 5-inch handle. The 7-inch blade offers extra control for detailed cuts and smaller fish compared to a longer fillet blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1816,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1816}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this fishing knife full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1850,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1850}'\u003eYes. The steel runs the full length of the handle for strength and balance, with no weak rat-tail tang. That makes it durable enough for regular use at the cleaning station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1905,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1905}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in the kitchen too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1938,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1938}'\u003eYes. The thin flexible blade works well for filleting fish, boning, and other delicate kitchen tasks. Just rinse and dry it after use, since it's a high-carbon Damascus blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1994,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1994}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2027,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2027}'\u003eYes. It includes a handmade cowhide leather sheath, fitted to protect the slim blade for safe storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2082,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2082}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a handmade knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2116,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2116}'\u003eYes. Every Malika fillet knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming. 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