Elk River Filet — 7” AEB-L

A flowing, flexible blade built for clean, controlled filleting.

The Elk River headwaters begin behind Avery Knifeworks Flagship Showroom in Banner Elk, NC.

The Elk River filet knife is crafted for precision whether you’re breaking down fish, trimming game, or portioning delicate proteins. Its thin, tuned AEB-L blade offers the perfect balance of flex and backbone — bending when you need it to, staying true when it counts, and gliding through meat with effortless confidence.

Key Features

• 7” AEB-L Stainless Blade — A classic steel known for exceptional toughness, fine grain structure, and clean slicing.
• Optimized Hardness (~61–62 HRC) — A sweet spot that provides excellent edge retention while maintaining the flexibility and toughness a filet knife demands.
• Medium Flex Profile — Hand-ground thin behind the edge to offer spring for tight bone tracing without feeling whippy or unstable.
• Hand-Sculpted 5” Handle — Comfortable, balanced, and shaped entirely by hand to provide grip confidence in wet or slippery conditions.
• Versatile Performance — Perfect for fish, game, and all precision protein work in the field or kitchen.

Craftsmanship

The Elk River Filet is crafted entirely by hand, from the first grind to the final polish. Each blade is individually hand-ground to a tuned medium-flex geometry that allows it to bend predictably while delivering clean, controlled cuts.

AEB-L has been a go-to steel for filet knives for decades, trusted by makers for its:

• natural flexibility
• forgiving heat treatmen
• toutstanding toughness
• exceptionally fine grain
• ease of sharpening even at higher hardness levels

At ~61–62 HRC, this alloy reaches its ideal performance window — offering noticeably longer edge retention while still resisting chipping and maintaining the smooth, controlled flex that a true filet knife must have.

Every handle is hand-sculpted and hand-finished, ensuring a natural, comfortable grip whether you’re making long sweeping passes or precise detail cuts along bone.

Specifications

Sheath Included
Each knife includes a molded Kydex sheath and is fully covered under our Lifetime Warranty.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every Avery Knifeworks blade is backed by a Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials or craftsmanship. If your knife ever fails under normal use, we will repair or replace it — for life.