# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Wüsthof
- Model: 1040103818
- Category: Home & Kitchen > Cookware & Kitchenware > Kitchen Knives & Cutting Tools
- Price: 87.00 GBP
- Previous price: 115.00 GBP
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T19:36:26.833Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 289

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## In the box

- Wrapper (Included)

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights cutting performance for filleting fish and trimming fat from meat.
- Positive themes: 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.

## Offer details

- Hand wash only according to the listing.

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