{"product_id":"elk-river-fillet-knife","title":"Avery Knife Works Elk River Fillet Knife","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eElk River Filet — 7” AEB-L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eA flowing, flexible blade built for clean, controlled filleting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eThe Elk River headwaters begin behind Avery Knifeworks Flagship Showroom in Banner Elk, NC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eThe Elk River filet knife is crafted for precision whether you’re breaking down fish, trimming game, or portioning delicate proteins. 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