This is a matched two-piece set built for anyone who processes their own fish and game — a flexible 13-inch fillet knife paired with a 10-inch boning knife, both forged from 440C stainless steel. Between the two, you've got the right blade for lifting clean fillets and for working around bone and joints. Each knife comes with its own leather sheath, and because they're 440C stainless, they shrug off the wet, messy conditions a fishing and butchering knife lives in.

Two Knives, One Complete Kit

A good fillet knife and a good boning knife do different jobs, and this set covers both:

13" Fillet Knife — a long, flexible blade that follows the spine and ribs of a fish to lift clean fillets with minimal waste.
10" Boning Knife — a shorter, more controllable blade for working around bone, separating joints, and trimming meat.

Together they make a practical kit for anglers, hunters, and home butchers who want the right tool for each part of the job rather than forcing one blade to do everything.

440C Stainless Steel — Built for Wet Work

Both blades are made from 440C stainless steel, hardened to 57–60 HRC. This is the key advantage of this set: 440C is a high-carbon stainless steel that holds a sharp edge well while resisting rust and corrosion far better than carbon steel. For a fillet or boning knife — which spends its life around water, fish, and raw meat — that rust resistance means far less maintenance and worry. A quick rinse and dry is all these blades ask for.

If you'd rather have the beauty of a forged pattern and don't mind a little extra care, we also make single fillet knives in carbon Damascus — take a look at our flexible Damascus fillet knife and our Damascus fish fillet knife with a red honeycomb handle. Those use high-carbon Damascus, which needs oiling, while this stainless set is the lower-maintenance choice.

Full-Tang Strength, Resin Handles

Both knives are full tang, with the steel running the full length of the handle for strength and balance. The resin handles give a secure, comfortable grip that holds up to moisture and won't dry out or crack like some natural materials. The result is a set that's as practical to use as it is good-looking.

Specifications

Set: 2-piece (fillet knife + boning knife)
Blade material: 440C stainless steel
Hardness: 57–60 HRC
Fillet knife overall length: 13 inches
Boning knife overall length: 10 inches
Handle material: resin
Tang: full tang
Included: two handmade leather sheaths (one per knife)

Hand-Forged in Wyoming

This set is made by hand by us, Naqash and Younas Minhas, in Casper, Wyoming, with more than 15 years of combined experience at the bench. Each knife is ground and finished individually and paired with its own leather sheath. Browse the rest of our handcrafted blades in the fillet knives collection, and read more about how we work on our About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What knives are included in this set?

The set includes two knives: a 13-inch flexible fillet knife for lifting clean fillets off fish, and a 10-inch boning knife for working around bone and joints. Each comes with its own leather sheath.

What is the difference between a fillet knife and a boning knife?

A fillet knife has a long, thin, flexible blade designed to glide along the bones of a fish and separate the flesh. A boning knife has a shorter, stiffer, more controllable blade for cutting around bone and separating joints in meat. This set gives you both.

Is 440C stainless steel good for fillet and boning knives?

Yes. 440C is a high-carbon stainless steel that takes a sharp edge and, importantly, resists rust and corrosion. That makes it an excellent choice for knives that spend their time around water, fish, and raw meat, since it needs far less maintenance than carbon steel.

Will these knives rust?

440C stainless steel is highly rust-resistant, so these blades hold up well to wet, messy conditions. A quick rinse and dry after each use keeps them in top shape, with none of the careful oiling a carbon steel blade requires. If you prefer a forged carbon Damascus blade instead, see our single Damascus fillet knives, which offer the layered pattern with a bit more upkeep.

How hard are the blades?

Both blades are hardened to 57 to 60 HRC, which balances good edge retention with enough toughness for the flexing and bone work these knives are built to handle.

Are the knives full tang?

Yes. Both the fillet and boning knives are full tang, meaning the steel runs the full length of the handle for strength and balance — important for knives that take real, repeated use.

Is the fillet knife blade flexible?

Yes. The 13-inch fillet knife has the slim, flexible blade that defines a true fillet knife, letting it follow the contours of a fish to separate flesh from bone cleanly.

Do both knives come with sheaths?

Yes. Each knife in the set comes with its own handmade leather sheath, so both blades are protected for storage and transport.

Who is this knife set for?

This set is ideal for anglers, hunters, and home butchers who process their own fish and game, as well as anyone who wants a practical, rust-resistant pair of knives for the cleaning station or kitchen. It also makes a strong gift.

Is this a handmade knife set?

Yes. Both knives are made by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming. Each is individually ground, finished, and paired with a handmade leather sheath.

Fillet & Boning Knife Set – 440C Stainless, 2 Piece with Leather Sheaths