Dexter Russell Straight Fillet Knife 20cm Beech

The Dexter Russell Straight Fillet Knife 20 cm is designed for clean, smooth filleting and fine trimming tasks. Its slim, straight blade has the reach and flexibility needed for working along fish bones, removing skin, and shaping fillets with tidy edges. The same profile also makes it handy for delicate trimming on meat where precision is required.

Made in the USA, the knife features Dexter’s high-carbon stainless steel, recognised for holding a keen edge and responding well to regular honing. The beech wood handle gives a traditional feel in the hand and is shaped for comfort during repeated passes along the board. Riveted construction adds strength, making it suitable for everyday use in seafood work, butchery, and home processing.

Key features

• 20 cm straight filleting blade for fish and fine trimming

• Made in the USA using high-carbon stainless steel (DEXSTEEL®)

• Beech wood handle with riveted construction

• Slim profile suited for long strokes and fine detail work

• Blade shape assists in skinning and bone-line trimming

• Suitable for fishmongers, butchers, farmers and home processors

Best uses

• Filleting whole fish

• Removing skin from fillets

• Portioning seafood for retail or home freezers

• Light trimming work on beef, lamb and pork

• Detailed knife work in butcher shops or at home

How to use

1. Keep the blade honed to support smooth, uninterrupted cuts.

2. Hold the timber handle securely and guide the blade with long, even strokes.

3. Run the blade along the spine or ribs when filleting to keep the cut tidy.

4. Use the tip to separate finer sections or delicate areas.

5. Wipe the blade regularly to maintain a clear line of sight and good grip.

Storage & care tips

• Hand wash only and dry immediately.

• Avoid soaking the timber handle.

• Store on a magnetic strip, sheath or knife rack.

• Apply food-safe oil to the beech handle occasionally.

• Sharpen as needed and hone regularly.

FAQs

Is this knife made in the USA?
Yes — Dexter Russell manufactures this fillet knife in the USA.

Is the blade flexible?
Fillet knives typically have moderate flex to help follow the bone structure of fish.

Is the handle real wood?
Yes — the handle is made from beech and secured with rivets.

Can it be used for meat as well as fish?
Yes — it works well for fine trimming on red meat and poultry.

Is this suitable for professional use?
Many butchers and fishmongers use Dexter’s beech-handled knives for daily preparation work.

Warranty and support
Dexter Russell knives are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty against defects. Butcherquip can help with selecting knives, sharpening tools and storage options for professional and home use.

SKU:
03DX529

Construction:
High-carbon stainless steel blade with riveted beech wood handle

Features:
Straight 20 cm filleting blade, timber handle, slim profile suited for fish and fine trimming

Colour:
Natural timber handle / stainless steel blade

Dimensions:
Blade length: 20 cm

Includes:
1 × Dexter Russell Straight Fillet Knife 20 cm – Beech Handle

Technical specifications

Blade length:
20 cm

Blade style:
Straight filleting blade

Blade material:
High-carbon stainless steel (DEXSTEEL®)

Handle:
Beech wood

Origin:
USA

Suitable for:
Filleting fish, removing skin, portioning seafood, fine trimming on meat

Cleaning:
Hand wash only; dry immediately

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