Kai PRO 6" Boning & Fillet Knife
- 6 inch flexible blade, plain edge
- German DIN1.4116 stainless steel blade
- Full-tang POM handle
- 3.2 ounces
- NSF certified, hand sharpened
- Free sharpening and honing support
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A flexible fillet knife for working around fish ribs and bones, with a corrosion resistant German steel blade. It is a single knife with no sheath listed.
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ASIN: B084ZYJDC3Model: HT7081Category: Fillet Knives
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Overview
Not a stiff slicer, the Kai PRO is a flexible boning and fillet knife whose blade bends along fish ribs. A German stainless blade is paired with a full-tang POM handle, and the knife is hand sharpened at the factory.
A thin flexible blade removes meat from bone with little waste, which suits fish prep and trimming. As a single purpose tool, it is a poor match for chopping or heavy butchery.
Who it's for
Fish and poultry prep where following the bone matters more than power. Cooks who break down large cuts or need a rigid blade should use a boning knife with a stiffer spine.
Pros and cons
- Flexible blade follows bones
- Corrosion and wear resistant steel
- Light in the hand
- Free sharpening and honing
- Single purpose tool
- No sheath listed
- Not for chopping
Performance notes
The thin blade bends to follow ribs and the skin line, so more meat stays on the fillet. Edge life depends on the DIN1.4116 steel, which the listing says resists wear and sharpens easily, and the full tang puts the handle and blade on one axis for control.
Specifications
| Brand | KAI |
|---|---|
| Model | HT7081 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 6 inches |
| Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | German DIN1.4116 stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Full-tang |
| Handle Material | POM (phenolic resin) |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Flexible fillet knife |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade | Flexible |
| Certification | NSF certified |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Kai PRO fillet knife NSF certified?
Yes. The item type field lists NSF certified Japanese cutlery with a full tang handle.
Is it a stiff boning knife?
No. The listing describes a flexible blade that conforms to the ribs of fish.
Who makes the Kai PRO?
The listing says it comes from the makers of Shun and that Kai was established in Seki City.