Victorinox 5.3703.16 Fibrox, Filleting Knife,16cm, Straight,Flexible, Pointed, Black

As I do a lot of sea fishing, and I was enjoying a rather productive period, catching several plaice or bass every trip out, I decided to treat myself to a new filleting knife. I read a few reviews and watched some filleting demonstrations on the internet and decided on the Victorinox flexible filleting knife. When the knife arrived it was quite sharp, but a couple of strokes on a smooth wet stone and it was like a razor, I just needed some fish to try it out on now. My next trip produced seven plaice and a flounded, having left them in the fridge over night to firm up, I started filleting the next morning, the knife worked perfectly, removing the fillets cleanly from the bones. The flex is all important and the knife has just enough, with out being too flexable. All in all a great knife, that holds an edge well, I would recommend one to any body who is looking for a filleting knife.

Always great value for money. As a chef it a decent price for a quality blade and will last many years as long as it is looked after, even with heavy use. Never in 30 years working in kitchens have I had an issue with a Victorinox. I just keep losing them due to others misusing the knives or walking off with them.

I got it few days ago and used it yesterday [14 April 2016]. It's a great very,very sharp knife. I did not use it to fillet fish [because I like to cook with the bones]. I used it to prepare the mackeral fish [with bones]. It cut through the the mackeral very, very easily. Also I also used it to do the rest of the cooking: cutting the onions, ginger, garlic as well. It's very sharp that you can get very thin slices of all. I like it and hope the sharpness stay. Very good service and price from the vendor.

This was a while ago purchase Still in use every year when the Haddock are delivered by my friend and still as sharp as the day it was delivered mind you its not been used for any thing but filleting Haddock

Great fillet knife does what it says and will last a good while you use daily

I had a bit of difficulty finding a knife that was truly flexible. This is what I was looking for. I've noticed much cleaner slices in boneless poultry than I could get with my old knife. I realise that's probably not what this knife is intended for; it's also been very good for prepping the occasional fish. I don't feel confident enough to risk resharpening it yet, but it arrived very sharp a year ago and it still feels sharp enough after, on average, fortnightly use.

Not only filleting, I use this for carving and boning. As the blade is thin it cuts smoothly and is easy to get sharp. The first use I has for it was separating pork ribs into portions and intended to cut down to the bone before using a cleaver to go through the bone and accidentally cut half way through some of the bones without blunting the knife. The handle is made from hardened plastic with a slight textured surface so it is no problem with grip even when wet and covered in fish scales. This has replaced all my professional chef knives as my go-to knife of choice.

This Swiss-made knife features a flexible blade. It's not for chopping -- it is just what you need for slicing or de-boning fish, or for other slicing tasks that need some delicacy rather than cutting force. The handle is quite large and well-shaped, so your fingers shouldn't slip forward on to the blade, and the whole thing looks and feels like a quality product.