Designed in the USA by some of the best fishing experts in the country. The Wusthof Classic Ikon 7-Inch Filet will easily clean and bone your favorite catch. The fillet knife comes with a leather sheath so it can be used both on the lake and in the kitchen. Located in the cutlery capital of the world, Solingen Germany, the history of the Wusthof factory dates back to 1814, when the company was listed in the Duchy of Berg. To this day, the company remains family owned. Throughout its history, Wusthof has focused almost solely on making forged knives for the professional chef and home cooking enthusiast. A considerable number of separate manufacturing stages are required to complete each precision forged knife. Every step is carried out to exacting standards by skilled German workers aided by the latest computer-guided equipment. Some of our precise steps are performed robotically and use the same machinery used to produce well-known Swiss watches. It is this balance between German technology and old world artisanal craftsmanship that is the secret to how each Wusthof knife is created. Known around the world for its unique and uncompromising quality, Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel throughout the entire length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precision tempered. This tempering allows the knife to maintain its edge for an extremely long time, but can still be kept in your home kitchen without the need to be sent out for maintenance. Our unique compound angle is not seen on many knives. This angle tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a strong, yet extremely sharp edge, while also tapering from the bolster to the tip to give the knife strength and flexibility.