Types of fish cleaning knives

When preparing delicious dishes for significant dates and holidays, it is important to have the necessary equipment at hand, in particular, a knife for cleaning fish. This item of kitchen utensils should always be at hand, not only at home, but also in camping conditions, in order to quickly and without unnecessary efforts to clear the catch of all unnecessary.

At the very dawn of its history, man became preoccupied with the manufacture of tools and devices. Fish cleaning tools also have their own history. While fishing, people regularly faced the problem of cleaning up caught fish. At first, various improvised means were used for this, during the evolution they turned into blades - stone, copper, bronze and iron.

Japanese fish knife

Types and Features

In the modern world there are several varieties of "fish" knives. They can be divided into two large groups:

1. for cutting fish (or gutting);
2. for cleaning from scales.

Sirloin knife for fish

For gutting, the so-called filet knife with a long narrow blade and a handle with a finish that prevents slipping is used. For cutting different types of fish, knives with blades of a special shape are used. So, for a salmon, a carved or slightly wavy blade is suitable. For cod - with indentations. These features prevent fish from sticking to the cutting surface.

Varieties of filet knife are all kinds of cutting models. They have a longer blade for slicing fish fillets.

Tourist knife for cleaning and cutting fish

A separate view is knives for cleaning fish from scales. This is a very specific tool with notches on the blade to facilitate the separation of flakes. There are combined options that can be used for both cutting and cleaning.

Knives with scale container

Knives with a container stand apart. A structural feature is a plastic or metal container, which is worn on one or more blades. During the cleaning process, scales accumulate in the container. This device is especially convenient for cleaning fish at home, as it prevents the spread of scales.

Tip

In the home kitchen, you must have at least two knives for cutting and cleaning fish - loin and with a container.

There are still tourist knives, but they are usually of combined design.

Selection rules

Knife manufacturers in the world abound. Even in an ordinary supermarket near the house, there will certainly be several sets for sale, which include knives for cleaning fish. You should choose based on financial capabilities. If the budget allows, it is better to give preference to Japanese or German samples.

Also, a cleaning knife can be bought separately, not in a set. In this case, you should pay attention to the following important features:

• the blade should be narrow and flexible (but not too much), 15-25 cm long;
• without notches on the blade, but with grooves on the sides;
• the handle is comfortable to hold, made of non-slippery material (wood or plastic with a rubber coating);
• stainless steel.

It is better to choose a knife for cleaning scales with a metal container (removable or stationary - a matter of taste and budget possibilities).

Knife with serrations to facilitate the separation of scales

Tip

It is advisable to purchase travel tools in specialized stores with an appropriate quality certificate.

So, knives for cleaning fish should be, first of all, easy to use. There are manufacturing companies that enjoy well-deserved popularity - their products are usually high-quality, but not cheap.You should choose based on your financial capabilities, but excessive savings in this matter will not play into your hands: working with a sharpened tool of impeccable quality is definitely worth the cost.