Pre-Order — Mako Fillet — Abalone (Pāua) Handle

Built to order. One at a time, by hand in Anna Bay, NSW. Around a six week wait from the day you order.

The Mako is our flagship fillet knife, named after the shark for a reason. Fast, aggressive, and built to tear through fish with control. Stiffer than a traditional fillet knife but more precise than a boning knife, it sits in the sweet spot for bigger, tougher species.

The blade is Sandvik 12C27, a proven saltwater performer. Fine grained, corrosion resistant, and it takes a razor edge that holds through a day on the water.

The handle is full natural abalone, shimmering with deep ocean colour and shifting in the light. Every shell is different, so this one is yours alone.

Specs

• Steel: Sandvik 12C27
• Blade Length: 160mm cutting edge
• Overall Length: 290mm
• Handle: Genuine abalone (pāua) shell
• Profile: Mako (stiff fillet and boning hybrid)
• Sheath: Custom-fit Kydex
• Made: Handmade in Anna Bay, NSW

What You Get

Handmade knife with a custom-fit Kydex sheath
Free optional custom engraving
Backed for life

Built to your order and backed for life. Every one is shaped by hand from natural materials, so no two are ever the same.

Keeping Your Edge

A quick strop before each use keeps your blade at its best. For a full sharpen, use a whetstone at the factory angle or send it back to us for free resharpening under the Iron Gate Lifetime Guarantee.

General Care

Wipe the blade dry after use. Apply mineral oil or handle wax to the handle every few months. Store in the included Kydex sheath.