The rare occasion that I’ve kept fish I didn’t fillet or gut, I’ve just used a spoon to scale the fish — it works, but it’s not very fast. Evidently there’s a better tool to use than a spoon: a traditional Japanese fish scaler like this one from the Japan Woodworker.
Made from brass, so that it doesn’t taint the flavor of the fish, this 7″-long fish scaler won’t corrode over time either. The design removes scales rapidly without damaging the flesh underneath. A brass ferrule holds the 2″ by 1″ head fast to the beech handle.
You’ll pay around $8 for this scaler from The Japan Woodworker. They add a $10 flat charge if your order is under $200, so you might want to purchase yourself a nice chisel or two while you’re at it.
Brass Fish Scaler [Japan Woodworker]
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[...] This traditional Japanese fish scaler has a brass working end that won’t corrode and won’t add any flavor to the fish. Japan Woodworker sells them for $8 a pop, but $10 shipping will make that considerably more, so head down to your local Japanese woodworking boutique on your way to the fishing hole. [via Toolmonger] [...]
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