TOG X OUTLAW'S Sakana 魚

FLEXIBLE FILLETING KNIFE (7”/17.5CM)

Filleting all sizes of fish

Sale price£229.17

If you’re not fully satisfied with your knife after 30 days, return it for a full refund, no questions asked.

  • Information
  • Delivery
  • 30 Day Home Trial
  • Numbered product (2nd batch)
  • Co-designed by TOG + Nathan Outlaw
  • Handmade in Seki, Japan
  • Kebony maple wood handle
  • Lifetime guarantee
  • Scroll down to watch the film ⬇︎

This is our first product co-designed by TOG and Britain's top seafood chef Nathan Outlaw.  We worked together coming up with ideas, making and testing prototypes and refining the design until we had what we believe is the best filleting knife on the market.

Flexible filleting knives are not used in Japan and so in Japan, this knife has no name. We have called it 'Sakana' which is simply Japanese for 'fish'.

Nathan's latest book Fish for Dinner contains detailed information about filleting fish as well as recipes and top tips.

Don't forget your Ceramic Honing Rod.

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SHIPPING TIMES - UK MAINLAND

All age-restricted items will be sent via DPD Next Day.

Age ID will be required upon delivery of age-restricted items in addition to online age verification.

SHIPPING TIMES - OUTSIDE UK MAINLAND

Orders dispatched via LG or Fed-Ex with door-to-door tracking. Allow 10 days for delivery – time will vary depending on country and customs procedures.
Purchase of this knife includes our 30 Day Home Trial. Use the knife at home to prepare meals and if you’re not fully satisfied at the end of the 30 days, return it for a full refund. No questions asked. More information.

FREE BLADE GUARD

A TOG recycled blade guard will be included with your knife at no additional charge.

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The Story of the Sakana

A film by Luke Rance and Studio Danvers.

KEBONY MAPLE ENGRAVED HANDLE

Nathan Outlaw created the unique ‘fish scales’ design on the handle of the Sakana. This is a clever inversion of TOG’s normal ‘wave’ pattern that references the function of the knife.

The Sakana also features a unique, longer handle with a hooked end. This is designed to be held sideways and allow you to apply pressure on the bolster with your thumb.

AUS 8 SINGLE LAYER STEEL

Unlike other knives, a Western filleting knife needs to bend during use. TOG's normal layered steels with copper do not allow this, so we have used highest quality AUS 8 Japanese steel to give us the required balance of springiness, sharpness and toughness.

Handmade in Seki

Samurai swords have been made in Seki for 800 years. Now the best kitchen knives in the world are produced there. Eight craftsmen are needed to make a Samurai sword, each a specialist in one part of the process. That is how to achieve the absolute best quality. At TOG we follow the same philosophy. Our blades are passed between eight tiny, specialised companies in Seki. Each knife is unique. We number each blade in celebration of these differences.

"Honestly, I’ve never handled a filleting knife as perfect as this. Together we set out to design the ultimate filleting knife, and with my 30 years of fish filleting experience and TOG’s design, passion and ambition, I personally think we have cracked it.”"

NATHAN OUTLAW

Chef/Owner, Outlaw's New Road (Michelin Star) & Outlaw's Fish Kitchen (Michelin Star)

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Technical overview

Single layer AUS 8 Japanese steel blade gives perfect balance of flexibility, sharpness and toughness.

Laser etched logo can’t wear off

Cutting edge designed to be easily sharpened

Bolster for better balance and durability

3-rivet construction for durability

Laser engraved fish scales pattern designed by Nathan Outlaw

Kebony Maple wood – a sustainable and more durable alternative to tropical hardwoods

Unique handle hook feature and longer handle specifically for filleting fish

“Full tang” construction (blade extends length of handle) for strength

Length of cutting edge 175mm
Overall length 315mm
Blade depth 23mm
Weight 110g
Blade steel AUS 8 (Flexible)
HRC (Rockwell hardness) 58-59

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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stunning knife to use, feels

"stunning knife to use, feels right in the hand and the blade is perfect. Great service and delivery from TOG"

Colin H. (5/5)

Fantastic knife & the usual

"Fantastic knife & the usual excellent service"

Neill P. (5/5)

Excellent as always. . . . .

"Excellent as always. . . . ."

Neil B. (5/5)

As always a delight in

"As always a delight in the hand and to use. I’m now working in a professional kitchen and all my TOG knives are getting a real workout. And to there outstanding quality and design they are passing all work with flying colours."

stephen c. (5/5)

As always, nothing short of

"As always, nothing short of perfection in both quality of knives and other products along with customer service that is second to none."

Peter T. (5/5)

Always 5 star for Tog

"Always 5 star for Tog Knives ! The best there is and I am a professional private chef so I should know. !"

Michael F. (5/5)

Another beautifully crafted knife, carefully

"Another beautifully crafted knife, carefully balanced with function and design - kitchen jewellery."

Bryan T. (5/5)

Absolutely stunning brilliant knife!!

"Absolutely stunning brilliant knife!!"

Sam C. (5/5)

"The Sakana is a thing of beauty and beats Mary Poppins as it is perfect in every way. A joy to handle."

Roger (5/5)

Sharp, light, beautiful. Nothing more

"Sharp, light, beautiful. Nothing more you can ask from a knife."

Roland B. (5/5)

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