Safety for master chefs and all kitchen professionals is essential. This was the main focus of Japanese founder Tatsuo Kobayashi when designing the original MAC knife. At the beginning of his career, he worked as a chef, which allowed him to fully understand the nature and needs of this profession. With that experience and his creativity, he designed and patented a Japanese safety knife with a rounded tip — a design that later inspired the creation of the ORIGINAL knife series.

Filleting fish, separating skin from flesh, and slicing oily fillets into thin pieces require far greater precision and delicacy than chopping or dicing. For such tasks, a specially designed knife is essential. The FK-70 filleting knife from the ORIGINAL series is ideal for small and medium-sized fish. Its sturdy handle, made of water-resistant PAKKA wood and secured with three rivets, ensures a firm grip. The edges are carefully milled to avoid being too rounded or too sharp, providing a comfortable hold even when your hands are wet or greasy — the knife stays secure and easy to control. The signature rounded tip enhances safety, while the distinctive hole in the blade adds practicality, allowing the knife to be hung in a visible, easily accessible spot — saving time when you need it. The ultra-sharp, thin, and narrow blade glides smoothly along fillets, creating clean, elegant cuts of meat. With this kitchen knife, you can prepare delicious and healthy fish dishes from around the world with precision and satisfaction.

The FK-70 filleting knife is also part of two highly practical sets: the four-piece GSP-41 and the three-piece GSP-31, both of which make excellent gift ideas. To help you choose the kitchen knives best suited to your personal needs, visit our Kitchen Knives section, where you’ll find plenty of useful information about different blade edges and knife types.