{"id":70315,"date":"2026-10-09T15:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uneleja.ee\/pood\/jaapani-stiilis-fileerimisnuga-kotai\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T15:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:30:56","slug":"japanese-style-fillet-knife-kotai","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/pood\/japanese-style-fillet-knife-kotai\/","title":{"rendered":"KOTAI Japanese-Style Fillet Knife"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The KOTAI Japanese-style fillet knife is designed for precise fish preparation. Its long, narrow and flexible blade follows the contours of the fish, helping you work close to the backbone and remove skin with control.<\/p>\n<p>Made from 440C stainless steel, the blade is just 1.8 mm thick. The knife weighs 130 g and features a black pakkawood handle, combining a lightweight design with a refined, understated appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>Designed for precise fish filleting<\/h2>\n<p>The defining feature of a fillet knife is its flexibility. The slender blade follows the shape of the fish, allowing for controlled cuts along the bones and beneath the skin. Its narrow profile helps reduce resistance when working with delicate flesh.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond fish preparation, the knife can also be used for boning meat and removing skin or connective tissue where a slim, precise blade is needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Thin blade, considered construction<\/h2>\n<p>The blade is made from 440C stainless steel with a manufacturer-specified hardness of 59\u201360 HRC. Its 1.8 mm thickness and flexible profile are designed for fine, accurate cutting.<\/p>\n<p>The knife features a black pakkawood handle and a hidden full-tang construction. Weighing just 130 g, it is a lightweight tool for detailed kitchen work.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is it for?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Filleting fish and separating flesh from the bones.<\/li>\n<li>Removing fish skin with controlled cuts.<\/li>\n<li>Boning meat and trimming skin or connective tissue.<\/li>\n<li>Home cooks and cooking enthusiasts looking for a dedicated fillet knife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Product details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brand:<\/strong> KOTAI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knife type:<\/strong> Japanese-style fillet knife<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade material:<\/strong> 440C stainless steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade thickness:<\/strong> 1.8 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade hardness:<\/strong> 59\u201360 HRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade profile:<\/strong> narrow and flexible<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle:<\/strong> black pakkawood<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong> hidden full tang<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knife weight:<\/strong> 130 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Included:<\/strong> fillet knife and wooden blade guard (saya)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Good to know before purchasing<\/h2>\n<p>This knife is intended for precision cutting rather than heavy-duty tasks. Do not use its flexible blade to chop through bones, cut frozen food or pry ingredients apart.<\/p>\n<p>Clean and dry the knife after use. Store it safely with the included wooden blade guard to help protect the edge.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How is a fillet knife different from a chef&#8217;s knife?<\/h3>\n<p>A fillet knife has a narrower, more flexible blade designed to follow the contours of fish and make precise cuts close to bones and skin. A chef&#8217;s knife is more versatile for general kitchen preparation.<\/p>\n<h3>Can this knife be used for meat?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It can also be used for boning meat and removing skin or connective tissue when a narrow, precise blade is useful.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the blade flexible?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. According to the manufacturer, the knife features a narrow, flexible blade specifically designed for filleting.<\/p>\n<h3>What is included?<\/h3>\n<p>The manufacturer lists the fillet knife and a wooden blade guard, known as a saya.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the knife made in Japan?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cJapanese-style\u201d refers to the knife&#8217;s design. The country of manufacture has not been confirmed in the supplied product information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KOTAI Japanese-style fillet knife features a long, narrow and flexible 440C stainless steel blade, designed for precise fish filleting and skin removal. Its 1.8 mm thin blade follows the contours of the fish for controlled, delicate cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Weighing just 130 g, the knife has a black pakkawood handle and comes with a <strong>wooden saya blade guard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":70316,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[593,616,2899,4636],"product_tag":[6526,6527,6528,6529,6530,6531,6532,6533,6534],"class_list":["post-70315","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-dining-room-and-kitchen","product_cat-for-men","product_cat-housewarming-gifts","product_cat-new-arrivals","product_tag-440c-teras","product_tag-fileerimisnuga","product_tag-jaapani-stiilis-nuga","product_tag-kala-fileerimine","product_tag-kalanuga","product_tag-kooginuga","product_tag-painduv-tera","product_tag-pakkapuit","product_tag-puidust-terakaitse","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/70315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=70315"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=70315"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uneleja.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=70315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}