6 best fish scalers

Many housewives do not like to cook fresh fish because of the complexity of the primary processing - cleaning of scales. Scraping with a knife against the direction of the scales is inconvenient, besides the exfoliated particles scatter throughout the kitchen, entangled in the hair, stick to the walls. However, to buy fish that has already been cleaned is a risk, because it is less stored, it loses in quality. To solve the problem, the inventors offer different devices, greatly simplifying the process. Experts from the online magazine EXPERTOLOGY present a ranking that includes the top 6 mechanical and electrical type fish scalers.

Rating best fish scalers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best mechanical fish scalers	1	Fackelmann, Nirosta, 20 cm	426 ₽
	2	Luxfish fish scaler	550 ₽
	3	Scraper for Tescoma fish scales art. 420120	406 ₽
Top electric fish scalers	1	Farmer RF-01, Blue Yellows	3 900 ₽
The best fish cleaners with Aliexpress	1	LEFIN Scaler M505	283 ₽
	2	Halojaju zuan791	318 ₽

The best mechanical fish scalers

Mechanical cleansing for fish are advanced knives with teeth and a stopper, which does not allow the scales to fly. Hand tools.

Fackelmann, Nirosta, 20 cm

Rating: 4.9

The most convenient fish scaler in the opinion of experts and hostesses is Fackelmann Nirosta with a total length of 20 cm. It is made from thin stainless steel 18/10 from the tip of the knife to the handle. There are no removable parts or small fasteners on the product, it facilitates the use and care of the device. The working part is a curved U-shaped blade with teeth of different lengths, effectively engaging the scales. The inner part of the arch serves as a limiter for scales, it does not fly apart and, as it accumulates, it goes out through the openings. The handle of the fish scaler is steel frosted, it does not slip in the hand, and the hole on the handle allows you to hang the tool for easy storage.

Assistant housewives Fackelmann Nirosta is not afraid of washing in hot water and a dishwasher. The average price is 380 ... 500 rubles.

Luxfish fish scaler

Rating: 4.8

Silver rating assigned to professional fishfish Luxfish. Many housewives are familiar with this tool for removing scales from fish. This is not a knife, but a kind of "comb" with wide quadrangular teeth, which simultaneously remove and move the scales, and the base on which they are fixed, does not allow the particles to scatter.

The genius of a fish scaler in its simplicity - no sharp edges, complex care - just rinse under running water, it is convenient to take luxfish with you when fishing. The product is light and practically does not break.

The only caveat - the fish must be securely fixed, because the device removes scales with the method of physical pressure in the opposite direction to hold. For processing small-scale fish like river perch, you will have to exert a lot of effort to prevent the carcass from slipping out of your hand; it is best to use a special holder for this.

The average price is 400 rubles.

Scraper for Tescoma fish scales art. 420120

Rating: 4.7

The third place is taken by Tescoma cleaning scraper. It works on the principle of a knife, only the area for stripping scales is perpendicular to the handle, which will facilitate the work for the housewives, who are more comfortable not to push the device to the side, but to pull, to make scraping movements. The paddle does not allow the scales to fly apart, and yet individual particles may leave the working area.

The scraper with a gear blade is made of stainless steel, and the handle is made of non-slip plastic in the hand. It has a hole for the possibility of hanging fish scalers for easy storage.

The average price is 300 rubles.

Top electric fish scalers

Electric devices for cleaning fish are used primarily in the production and kitchens of catering establishments, where a large number of carcasses need to be cleaned in a short time.

Farmer RF-01, Blue Yellows

Rating: 4.8

This electric fish scaler is suitable for home and commercial use. With its help, fish can be cleaned much faster than through hand tools, from head to tail, on average, up to one hundred pieces per hour. At the same time to keep the carcass with the effort is not necessary - the device hooks the scales without effort, picking them into the restrictive casing. The device will help to cope even with fish that are considered "difficult" to clean.

Farmer RF-01 works from an electrical network or a car cigarette lighter, so you can take it with you for fishing or camping. An advanced sharp cutter rotates at a speed of 3500 revolutions per minute.

Average price Farmer RF-01 "Blue Yellow" - 4,900 rubles.

The best fish cleaners with Aliexpress

Aliexpress international trading platform offers the opportunity to purchase unusual items at low prices. Among the products, experts found a couple of interesting fish scalers.

LEFIN Scaler M505

Rating: 4.9

Unusual, but very convenient cleaning for fish LEFIN Scaler, similar to a pencil sharpener, will attract the attention of practical housewives: her knife removes the scales, which is collected under a transparent lid. The plastic scraper with a ribbed edge catches the scales well, even the smallest, with little effort.

The lid is fixed with a latch; to remove the contents, it is enough to open it and rinse it under running water, nothing gets clogged up. On the handle there are grooves, which are both decor and a means to prevent slipping. It also has a hole for hanging the instrument.

The price of fish scaler LEFIN Scaler M505 depends on the dollar exchange rate, is $ 4 (about 265 rubles).

Halojaju zuan791

Rating: 4.7

Another interesting fish scaler Halojaju zuan791 helps to work out all areas of the carcass with small or large scales thanks to the jagged edges of the "knife". They are also comfortable gutting the insides. Cleaning movements can be sent anywhere — the teeth are located slightly at different angles relative to the handle. From above there are 2 openings for a conclusion of scales for their convenient removal. Another application of the device - opening bottles.

Fish scaler Halojaju zuan791 is made of stainless steel. The length of the product is 19 cm. The only drawback is the lack of a decorated handle; the handle is a steel sheet curved along the contour. Its edges can unpleasantly eats into the skin.

Price - $ 5 (about 335 rubles).

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.