Arc Cardinal FN189 7-9/16 Inch Blade 11-9/16 Inch Overall Filet Knife - 6/Case

Arc Cardinal  |  MFG #: FN189  |  Item #: 616971
  • Optimized footprint and flexible configuration.
  • Handles 11-9/16" overall length with ease.
  • High carbon stainless steel blade for durability.
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The Arc Cardinal FN189 Filet Knife, a professional-grade fish filleting tool, features a 7-9/16" high carbon stainless steel blade and a total length of 11-9/16". Designed for precise, flexible cuts, this knife’s stainless steel bolster and tang provide enhanced durability and control. Its black ABS handle secured with stainless steel rivets offers a secure grip, optimized for commercial seafood processing operations requiring meticulous slicing or portioning. Constructed for high-performance tasks, the FN189 ensures reliability in demanding foodservice environments with its specialized blade geometry and corrosion-resistant materials.

The FN189 filet knife is engineered for professional seafood preparation, combining a flexible stainless steel blade with robust construction. Its high carbon stainless steel blade offers superior edge retention and corrosion resistance, ideal for rigorous kitchen conditions. The knife's ergonomic handle enhances safety and ease of maneuverability during repetitive tasks, while its precise dimensions support delicate filleting. This tool integrates seamlessly into busy commercial kitchens, streamlining fish portioning workflows.

Ideal for seafood processing, filleting fish, or portioning in professional kitchens requiring sharp, reliable knives.

The Arc Cardinal FN189 features a 7-9/16" high carbon stainless steel blade with a flexible profile suited for delicate filleting tasks. The overall length is 11-9/16", with the knife weighing 3.15 lbs. Its construction includes a stainless steel bolster and tang for enhanced durability. The handle is crafted from black ABS, secured with stainless steel rivets, providing ergonomic comfort and reliability. Designed for commercial fish preparation, it withstands frequent use in busy kitchens without compromising performance, supported by its corrosion-resistant blade and robust build. The knife requires no special electrical considerations or ventilation, functioning solely as a manual hand tool suitable for high-precision seafood cuts. Maintenance involves regular hand washing, with disassembly facilitating thorough cleaning at the tang joints. Its dimensions and weight make it manageable for repetitive use in either countertop or handheld configurations, ensuring consistent results and efficiency in professional settings.

A commercial filet knife is a specialized culinary tool designed for professional seafood preparation. Typically featuring a flexible, sharp blade made from corrosion-resistant materials, it allows for precise, delicate cuts along fish bones without damaging the flesh. Used extensively in seafood processing, fish markets, and restaurant kitchens, this knife enables efficient filleting, portioning, and skinning. The Arc Cardinal FN189 filet knife exemplifies these traits with its 7-9/16" high carbon stainless steel blade, optimized for high-volume fish preparation in demanding foodservice environments such as seafood restaurants and catering operations that require meticulous, reliable cuts.

Designed for medium-volume seafood kitchens, the FN189 ensures durable, precision cuts with a flexible blade and ergonomic handle, making it ideal for professional fish filleting in busy foodservice settings. Arc Cardinal FN189 excels in accurate, repetitive slicing tasks in commercial seafood kitchens.

Compared to other commercial filet knives, the Arc Cardinal FN189 offers a precise, flexible blade built from high carbon stainless steel, combined with a durable full tang and stainless steel bolster. Its ergonomic handle promotes safety during extended use, while its corrosion-resistant construction ensures longevity in demanding foodservice operations. This knife’s technical features support efficient workflow, making it a reliable choice for professional seafood processors seeking a high-performance manual filleting tool.

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The Arc Cardinal FN189 Filet Knife, a professional-grade fish filleting tool, features a 7-9/16" high carbon stainless steel blade and a total length of 11-9/16". Designed for precise, flexible cuts, this knife’s stainless steel bolster and tang provide enhanced durability and control. Its black ABS handle secured with stainless steel rivets offers a secure grip, optimized for commercial seafood processing operations requiring meticulous slicing or portioning. Constructed for high-performance tasks, the FN189 ensures reliability in demanding foodservice environments with its specialized blade geometry and corrosion-resistant materials.

Top Arc Cardinal FN189 Features

The FN189 filet knife is engineered for professional seafood preparation, combining a flexible stainless steel blade with robust construction. Its high carbon stainless steel blade offers superior edge retention and corrosion resistance, ideal for rigorous kitchen conditions. The knife's ergonomic handle enhances safety and ease of maneuverability during repetitive tasks, while its precise dimensions support delicate filleting. This tool integrates seamlessly into busy commercial kitchens, streamlining fish portioning workflows.

  • Flexible blade enables precise filleting and detailed cuts.
  • High carbon stainless steel ensures exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Stainless steel bolster and tang provide strength for demanding knife work.
  • Ergonomic ABS handle with rivets offers secure grip and durability in intensive tasks.
  • 7-9/16" blade length supports efficient, controlled slicing operations.

Ideal for seafood processing, filleting fish, or portioning in professional kitchens requiring sharp, reliable knives.

Arc Cardinal FN189 Technical Specs

The Arc Cardinal FN189 features a 7-9/16" high carbon stainless steel blade with a flexible profile suited for delicate filleting tasks. The overall length is 11-9/16", with the knife weighing 3.15 lbs. Its construction includes a stainless steel bolster and tang for enhanced durability. The handle is crafted from black ABS, secured with stainless steel rivets, providing ergonomic comfort and reliability. Designed for commercial fish preparation, it withstands frequent use in busy kitchens without compromising performance, supported by its corrosion-resistant blade and robust build. The knife requires no special electrical considerations or ventilation, functioning solely as a manual hand tool suitable for high-precision seafood cuts. Maintenance involves regular hand washing, with disassembly facilitating thorough cleaning at the tang joints. Its dimensions and weight make it manageable for repetitive use in either countertop or handheld configurations, ensuring consistent results and efficiency in professional settings.

  • Blade length: 7-9/16 inches for precise filleting
  • Blade material: High Carbon Stainless Steel for durability
  • Overall length: 11-9/16 inches for control
  • Handle construction: Black ABS with stainless steel rivets for grip
  • Weight: 3.15 lbs for balanced handling
  • Dishwasher safe: No; recommended hand cleaning
  • Construction: Full tang with bolster for strength

What is a commercial filet knife?

A commercial filet knife is a specialized culinary tool designed for professional seafood preparation. Typically featuring a flexible, sharp blade made from corrosion-resistant materials, it allows for precise, delicate cuts along fish bones without damaging the flesh. Used extensively in seafood processing, fish markets, and restaurant kitchens, this knife enables efficient filleting, portioning, and skinning. The Arc Cardinal FN189 filet knife exemplifies these traits with its 7-9/16" high carbon stainless steel blade, optimized for high-volume fish preparation in demanding foodservice environments such as seafood restaurants and catering operations that require meticulous, reliable cuts.

Top commercial filet knives for seafood processing

Designed for medium-volume seafood kitchens, the FN189 ensures durable, precision cuts with a flexible blade and ergonomic handle, making it ideal for professional fish filleting in busy foodservice settings. Arc Cardinal FN189 excels in accurate, repetitive slicing tasks in commercial seafood kitchens.

  • Operation type — moderate throughput fish processing kitchens
  • Kitchen type — compact commercial seafood prep stations
  • Foodservice category — professional fish filleting tools
  • Workload qualifier — reliable for routine filleting tasks
  • Use case — efficient portioning and skinning in restaurants

Why Choose Arc Cardinal FN189

Compared to other commercial filet knives, the Arc Cardinal FN189 offers a precise, flexible blade built from high carbon stainless steel, combined with a durable full tang and stainless steel bolster. Its ergonomic handle promotes safety during extended use, while its corrosion-resistant construction ensures longevity in demanding foodservice operations. This knife’s technical features support efficient workflow, making it a reliable choice for professional seafood processors seeking a high-performance manual filleting tool.

  • Optimized for precise fish filleting in commercial kitchens
  • Durable high carbon stainless steel blade resists corrosion
  • Full tang construction for enhanced strength and balance
  • Ergonomic handle for secure grip during repetitive cuts
  • Designed for professional seafood filleting workflows

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Arc Cardinal FN189 Filet Knife 7-9/16" Blade 11-9/16" O.L.
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Arc Cardinal FN189 7-9/16 Inch Blade 11-9/16 Inch Overall Filet Knife

$323.04

Cardinal, FN189, Filet Knife, 7-9/16" blade, 11-9/16" O.L., flexible, stainless steel bolster and tang, MoV steel blade, black ABS handle with stainless steel rivets, Richardson Sheffield, Origin (stock item) (FOB Shipping point Totowa, NJ 07512) (Packed By: 6 Each Per Case)