Product description:
A filleting knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to fillet and skin fish yourself. The VOCUT filleting knife with its 20 cm blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and an olive wood handle. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
When filleting you quickly notice whether a knife is really made for the job. A wide, thick blade does not follow the bones, leaves flesh on the backbone and tears the delicate fish. The long, narrow blade of this filleting knife tackles exactly that: at just 2 mm thick it glides close along bones and skin and removes fillets cleanly and evenly. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade and a smoother cutting feel.
With the 20 cm blade you fillet salmon, zander, trout and other fish and remove the skin cleanly. Set the blade flat against the backbone and guide it in long, steady strokes instead of pressing hard. The knife is not made for frozen food or bones. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Filetiermesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “What is a filleting knife?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel at 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The handle made of Italian olive wood is ergonomically shaped, feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 34 cm, a blade thickness of 2 mm and a weight of approx. 120 g, the knife stays easy to control.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this filleting knife too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your filleting knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: filleting knife
- Blade length: 20 cm
- Overall length: 34 cm
- Handle length: 14 cm
- Blade thickness: 2 mm
- Weight: approx. 120 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: 56–58 HRC
- Edge: plain, hand-sharpened and polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood, ergonomically shaped
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Resharpening service: available for a fee
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Filleting Knife 20 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the kiritsuke 18.5 cm for precise cuts with a distinctive tip, the santoku 20 cm for versatile cutting tasks, the meat knife 20 cm for trimming and portioning and the chef’s knife 20 cm as an all-rounder for vegetables and herbs. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Filleting knife from Solingen – precise for your fish kitchen
A filleting knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anglers, home cooks and anyone who prepares fish themselves.
Whether as a filleting knife, fillet knife, fish knife or fish filleting knife with olive wood handle – this knife is made for salmon, zander, trout, sea bream and other fish and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your filleting knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
What is this filleting knife best suited for?
For filleting and skinning fish such as salmon, zander or trout. Guide the narrow blade along bones and skin with control. More: What is a filleting knife? (German)
How do I fillet a fish properly?
Cut behind the gills down to the backbone, set the blade flat and guide it in long strokes along the bone to the tail. Then remove the fillet from the skin with a flat blade.
Why does the handle look different on every knife?
Olive wood is a natural material. Differences in colour and grain give every handle its own character. More: What makes VOCUT olive wood handles special? (German)
Can VOCUT resharpen this knife?
Yes. This knife is not forged – so VOCUT resharpens it in Solingen for a fee per knife. The free resharpening service only applies to forged VOCUT knives. In between, keep the edge in shape with a honing steel. More: Knife sharpening service (German) and Which knives does the resharpening service cover? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this filleting knife a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A filleting knife from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this filleting knife the right choice for?
For anglers, home cooks and anyone who fillets fish themselves and wants a precise filleting knife with a warm olive wood handle from Solingen.
