Wüsthof Classic 7-Inch Fillet Knife, 18 cm

The Wüsthof Classic fillet knife is listed with a 7-inch, 18 cm blade for filleting fish and deboning. Its claimed thin, flexible blade is intended to follow the fish backbone and help remove skin, while hand washing is specified.

At a glance

The listing describes a thin, flexible blade for fish filleting and deboning.
Manufacturer claims a full tang and triple-riveted handle for the Classic series.
The listing specifies hand washing only.

Price

£87.00Save 24%

Reference price: ~~£115.00~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A narrow, flexible blade is suited to following a fish backbone and separating skin, according to the listing.
High-carbon stainless steel and forged construction are specified.
Customer feedback highlights sharpness and cutting performance, including use for fish and trimming fat from meat.

Cons

Hand washing is required according to the listing, rather than dishwasher cleaning.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	Wüsthof
Model	1040103818
Range	WÜSTHOF Classic

Blade and construction
Blade length	7 Inches
Blade material	High Carbon Stainless Steel
Blade edge	Hollow
Construction	Forged from a single block of high carbon stainless steel
Hardness	58-degree HRC
Handle material	Stainless Steel
Colour	Black, Silver

Care and origin
Dishwasher safe	No
Country of origin	Germany

Dimensions and weight
Length	18 Centimetres
Weight listed	0.31 Pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title gives both 7 inches and 18 cm, while the detailed blade-length field says 7 Inches and the item-length field says 18 Centimetres. The listing also calls the blade hollow edge while describing it as thin and flexible. Confirm the blade details if those distinctions matter. The included-components field lists a wrapper, but this does not establish any additional accessories.

What’s in the box

Included

Wrapper

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home cooks who want a dedicated knife for filleting fish and deboning.
Buyers seeking a narrow, flexible blade for following fish bones or trimming meat.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a dishwasher-safe knife.
Buyers looking for a general-purpose chef’s knife rather than a filleting tool.

Wüsthof Classic 7-Inch Fillet Knife, 18 cm · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 289 ratings

5 stars90%90%
4 stars5%5%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback reports that the knife feels sharp and performs well for filleting fish and trimming fat from meat. Some customers also mention edge retention. These are reported experiences rather than a guarantee, so they are most relevant to buyers considering the listed fish-filleting use. The overall rating distribution is strongly weighted towards five-star ratings, but it does not explain the less positive ratings.

Positive themes

Customers describe the knife as sharp and of good quality.
Feedback highlights cutting performance for filleting fish and trimming fat from meat.
Some customers report that it holds its edge well.

Frequently asked questions

What is this knife intended for?

The listing describes the 7-inch fillet knife as having a thin, flexible blade for deboning and filleting fish, moving along the backbone and helping remove skin.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

No. The listing specifies that it is not dishwasher safe and says Wüsthof kitchen knives are hand wash only.

What is the listed blade length?

The title gives 7 inches and 18 cm. The detailed blade-length field says 7 Inches, while the item-length field says 18 Centimetres.