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Forged High-Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Engineered for Precision Filleting
The Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Fillet Knife is designed for controlled preparation of fish, poultry, and delicate cuts of meat. Its narrow high-carbon stainless steel blade supports accurate trimming, skin removal, deboning, and portioning while providing the maneuverability required for detailed professional prep work.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Wüsthof |
| Model / Series Line | Classic |
| Model Number | 1040103716 |
| Product Category | Fillet Knife |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Blade Material | High-Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 16 Centimeters |
| Overall Listed Length | 6.3 Inches |
| Handle Material | Polyoxymethylene, POM |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Product Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Unit Count | One Knife |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Recommended Cleaning Method | Hand wash and dry promptly |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied product data |
Core Operational Features
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Forged Blade Construction: The forged construction provides dependable structural strength and controlled handling for repeated preparation tasks.
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High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade: The blade combines stainless steel corrosion resistance with the rigidity required for accurate slicing, trimming, and filleting.
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Compact Precision Profile: The approximately 6-inch blade offers close control when working around bones, joints, skin, and natural protein contours.
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Plain Cutting Edge: The uninterrupted plain edge supports smooth, clean cuts without tearing delicate fish or meat fibers.
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Durable POM Handle: The polyoxymethylene handle provides a solid, low-maintenance gripping surface designed for secure control during detailed knife work.
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Lightweight Maneuverability: With a listed weight of 0.04 kilograms, the knife remains easy to guide during repetitive trimming and portioning tasks.
Professional Kitchen Applications
This fillet knife is suited for restaurant prep stations, seafood counters, butcher work, catering kitchens, and serious home culinary environments. It can be used for filleting smaller fish, removing skin, trimming fat, separating meat from bones, and preparing controlled portions.
The compact blade length makes it particularly useful for tasks where accuracy and maneuverability are more important than the extended reach of a larger fillet knife.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the knife using warm water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive cleaning tool. Dry the blade and handle immediately after washing to reduce prolonged exposure to moisture.
Do not clean the knife in a dishwasher. High temperatures, strong detergents, and movement during dishwasher cycles may affect the cutting edge and handle over time. Store the knife in a protective block, sheath, magnetic rack, or dedicated knife storage system.