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Five Damascus steel fillet knives with blue blades and buffalo horn handles, longest 10.6 inches

Damascus Depot

Damascus Depot 5-piece fillet knife set Blue 10.6+9.6+9.0+8.0+7.6 in tool

SKU CH-X5FH-D815D

Five Damascus steel fillet knives with buffalo-horn handles and included sheaths, hardened to 56-58 HRC

  • Knife sheathIncluded
  • Blade materialDamascus steel
  • Handle constructionBull Horn
  • Product typeFillet Knives
  • Main materialDamascus Steel
  • Product colorBlue

Color Blue

  • Filleting precision with five blade lengths from 7.6 to 10.6 inches
  • Edge retention from 56 to 58 HRC hardened Damascus steel
  • Secure grip via 4.0 to 4.5 inch buffalo horn handles
  • Full-tang strength with 3.10 to 6.10 inch forged 1095 and 15N20 blades
  • Protected storage and carry with included sheaths for each knife

Five-piece fillet knife set

This Damascus Depot set contains five fillet knives with overall lengths of 10.6, 9.6, 9.0, 8.0 and 7.6 inches. Blades are forged from 1095 and 15N20 high and low carbon steel, heat-treated to a hardness of 56 to 58 HRC. The knives are intended for kitchen and utility work requiring fine, flexible blades.

Thermals, noise and power draw

As hand tools, these knives produce no heat, noise or electrical draw during use. Performance depends entirely on the user's technique and the condition of the edge. Regular cleaning and oiling are required to prevent corrosion on the high-carbon Damascus steel.

Build quality and daily implications

Handles use exotic natural buffalo horn scales with solid brass bolsters and three pins, measuring approximately 4.5, 4.1, 4.0, 4.0 and 4.5 inches. Full-tang construction runs through each handle. Sheaths are included, but long-term leather storage is discouraged because moisture can cause rust. Buyers needing stainless blades or dishwasher-safe handles should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $175.99
Pricier than about 94% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeFillet Knives
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Main materialDamascus Steel
Blade materialDamascus steel
Handle constructionBull Horn
In the box
Knife sheathIncluded

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Questions about this item

How do I install the blades into the buffalo-horn handles with the three brass pins?

Each knife arrives fully assembled as a full-tang piece; the three brass pins and solid brass bolster are already peened in place, so no user installation is required.

What maintenance will the 1095/15N20 Damascus blades need over time?

Clean and dry the blade after every use, then coat it with cooking oil or wax before storage; never leave it in the leather sheath long-term because leather traps moisture and causes rust.

At what hardness does the 56–58 HRC edge start to chip during heavy filleting?

The blades are heat-treated to 56–58 HRC; they hold a keen edge well but can chip if forced through bone or frozen fish instead of being used for clean slicing.

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