Anyone own an AG fillet knife?

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kyhunt

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I've been using a Queen bone handled fillet knife for about 11 years now. Actually didn't realize it was that long until looking back at an old online order receipt.

Anyhow has anyone used the AG fillet knife.Just been thinking of trying a Buck for filleting and the AG ones sure look nice. I even thought of looking into the older 121 but wasn't sure if they were actually thin enough for filleting as I've never seen one in person.
 
I don't own an AG filet knife, but thought I would throw this one out for you to consider also.
They still come available once in a while for a little less $$ than the AG filet if you keep an eye out.
I thought about getting an AG filet knife a few times, but have always changed my mind because this one fits my hand so well and holds an edge well.
It's a Bass Pro filet that my wife bought me in 1984.



 
The one Stump shows are of the 'Mate' series. Stream-mate 4 1/2", Lake Mate 6 1/2" and Ocean Mate 9". Model 125, 123 & 127. They were featured in the 1985 catalog. I would not consider the 121 flexible and thin enough to perform like a filleting knife. It's more like a boning knife at 5 1/2". The Alaskan Guide knives are top tier knives, in steel, coating and handled. DM
 
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DM, thanks. I appreciate the input. I was wondering that about the 121. I'll take along hard look at the AG. Nothing wrong with the Queen I'm using just kind of wanting a Buck. Plus I just like the AG knives. I guess I can post what I've been using since there is a Buck 105 on the table. If not ok I'll take the photo down. Been a long time since I cleaned a cat.



 
Yeah, Dave is right.

The original 121 might have been close to flexible enough, but they quickly made it thicker and thicker until it was (at the end) a great all around hunting knife very similar to a 105 with an extra half inch on the blade. Then they discontinued it. I have one of the last ones made. Great knife.......just not a filleting knife.

That Alaskan Guide is fine if you want to spend that much.

I guess I could never see it when I can pick up the good classic Rapalas for five bucks at yard sales. I must have ten of them and they work great.

:)
 
David Martin said:
The one Stump shows are of the 'Mate' series. Stream-mate 6", Lake Mate 7" and Ocean Mate 8". Model 122, 123 & 124. They were featured in the 1985 catalog ...
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David, in sake of completeness only: As I remember the lakemate has the number 123, the streamate 125, and the oceanmate the 127.

And I know you know: the 124 is the frontiersman ;) :)

Haebbie
 
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Here's another version.
The Streamate 125 that Haebbie mentioned.

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I would recommend buying a used Buck Fillet knife if you get one....The new ones are too sharp and cut through the fish skin and bone instead of running along it when filleting. The used ones are cheaper also....
 
STEELHEADBULLY said:
I would recommend buying a used Buck Fillet knife if you get one....The new ones are too sharp and cut through the fish skin and bone instead of running along it when filleting. The used ones are cheaper also....
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Interesting. I think this is the first time I've heard of a fillet knife being to sharp. :)
 
Ok, I'll use those numbers. The 122 is a Bass Pro exclusive. Thanks, DM
 
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I've always hated a really sharp fillet knife...but I grew up a Bass/perch/walleye fishermen. Now that I fish for a lot of trout I need a sharp knife to get through the skin. Now I keep my fillet knives not dull, but not sharp, except the tip. The final 1" or so of the tip I make razor sharp. That way I use the tip for the skin and the rest of the knife to run along the bones. Here's diner posing with a 549 and a few others:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Go Cavs:D:D:D:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:










 
Haebbie said:
David, in sake of completeness only: As I remember the lakemate has the number 123, the streamate 125, and the oceanmate the 127.

And I know you know: the 124 is the frontiersman ;) :)

Haebbie
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Herbert....I'm not sure why anymore, but Buck did use the "122" and "123" number for the exact same filet knife for a while.
I thought I heard a reason at one time, but do not remember anymore. Maybe because they realized the "122" had been used about 10 years previous to these knives. I don't know.

David Martin said:
Ok, I'll use those numbers. The 122 is a Bass Pro exclusive. Thanks, DM
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David...as you can see from my photos of three of these filet knives in the pictures below, the "122" was not used exclusively on the Bass Pro filet knives. There is a tip-up three liner Bass Pro 123, an inverted three liner Bass Pro 122 and an inverted 122 that was not sold by Bass Pro.
The 123 below with the worn Bass Pro print is the one my wife bought me in 1984.
It has the standard tip-up read and the two 122s in the photos (one a Bass Pro) are inverted three liners.
It's a mystery. :)













Sorry kyhunt for this...I know you asked about the Alaskan Guide.
Mike has a good point about a filet knife being too sharp. I've experienced that some now that he mentioned it, but never really thought about it too much.
This 123 I have had for over 30 years has done a good job on all the fish I used to catch (mostly salt water), except for the tough Sheepshead. Those required a more sought knife to clean.
 
Sorry for misusing your thread, Ky. But I think it is interesting. As I know (but what do I know) the 122 fillet knife from bass pro is called Ultimate. Second point: Buck uses the same blades with different numbers for different knifes. Third point: buck doesn't trash usable parts. So they may have equipped wooden bass pro ultimate handles with 123 lakemate blades. I hope that makes sense.

Haebbie
 
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I like the wood on the Bass Pro filleting knife and it looks to be about a 7" blade. Good photo. DM
 
Guys don't be sorry. This is interesting. I didn't know these existed. I wanted to talk Buck filleting knives but wasn't aware of these.
 
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