12-Inch Damascus Steel Fillet Knife Set of 2 with Resin Handles & Leather Sheaths
Forged Damascus Steel Fillet Knife Set of 2 with Resin Handles and Leather Sheaths
The JW Steel Crafts Damascus fillet knife set gives you two purpose-built knives for fish cleaning and filleting. Each knife has an 8.5-inch flexible blade and a 4.5-inch resin handle. Total length is 12 inches per knife. The set covers everything from small panfish to large saltwater catches.
This set works alongside tools like the custom handmade fillet knife, the Damascus chef knife with USA flag handle, and the hand forged Damascus cleaver knife for full preparation coverage.
Blade Functionality
Forged from layered Damascus steel, both blades offer flexible performance that cleanly follows a fish's bone structure while minimising waste and allowing fillets to remain intact when cutting.
Edge retention is equal on multiple cuts so as to preserve edge performance over the course of a prolonged fishing trip or during bulk fish processing.
Blade Handle Construction
The white resin and black resin are used for each knife's handle. Each handle is 4 1/2" long; they have been designed to provide a solid grip for handling wet knives. Unlike a natural wooden product, resin does not deform, split or draw moisture while being handled outdoors or beside bodies of water.
Both resin handles are an intelligent choice for applications that require long-term exposure to wet conditions. Full tang construction on both resin handles provides additional strength and assists in providing overall balance.
Knife Build and Finish
Both knives are hand forged and hand finished at JW Steel Crafts using layered Damascus steel for both blades. As a result, each knife blade has its own unique pattern and exceptional cutting integrity.
Both knives are designed to complement the Damascus steel collection of kitchen cutlery and the hand forged Gyuto chef's knife to support the needs of food prep.
Best Used For
- Freshwater and saltwater fish filleting
- Streamside and dockside cleaning
- Outdoor fishing trips and camps
- Daily kitchen fish preparation
- Gifting for fishing enthusiasts
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 2 knives |
| Blade Length | 8.5 inches each |
| Handle Length | 4.5 inches each |
| Overall Length | 12 inches each |
| Blade Material | Layered Damascus steel |
| Blade Type | Flexible fillet blade |
| Handle Material | White resin / Black resin |
| Construction | Full tang |
| Sheath | Leather sheath included per knife |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the blades truly flexible?
Yes. Both blades flex along the bone line for clean, controlled filleting with minimal meat loss.
What is the difference between the two knives in the set?
The blades and build are identical. The handles differ in colour — one is white resin and one is black resin.
Why resin handles instead of wood?
Resin does not absorb water or crack in outdoor conditions. It holds its grip better during wet fish handling.
Is this real Damascus steel?
Yes. Each blade is forged from layered Damascus steel at JW Steel Crafts.
Do leather sheaths come with both knives?
Yes. Each knife includes its own leather sheath for safe transport and storage.
Can I use this set for saltwater fish?
Yes. Both knives handle freshwater and saltwater species equally well.
Are these full tang knives?
Yes. Full tang runs through the entire handle for strength and balance.
Is this set good as a gift for fishermen?
Yes. The matched two-knife set with leather sheaths makes it a practical and quality gift for fishing enthusiasts.