Fillet Knife

[zeilzabob]

I am looking to purchase a fillet knife for my older brother. He eats sleeps and lives fishing. I dont know what to look for or in a good knife and where I should look.

 

[1badtackdriver]

This is what I use. Its a folder also so when im out on the boat its always with me. Its very well built and has a AUS6A blade.
KS1256 Kershaw Folding Fillet Knife Lockback 5-3/4" Blade
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1256

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Phil Wilson :

http://www.seamountknifeworks.com/gallery.htm


-Cliff

 

[Grampa]

Wow! Those are some gorgeous fillet knives, Cliff!

On a more mundane level, z, I'd recommend a fillet knife with some sort of shaped handle or guard, along with a "grippy" handle material, to help prevent accidental cuts from slipping. I don't think I'd recommend a folding knife (despite their general popularity) as it seems to me they would be absolutely fantastic at holding all sorts of nasty bacteria in their nooks and crannies!

Look for a fillet knife made of a good stainless steel, with a shaped rubber or G10 handle. Then narrow it down to the one you can afford!

 

[mete]

Microtech Black Marlin is a nice one of S30V at $120.

 

[rapidriverknife1]

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[Guyon]

How much you want to spend? If you want to spend a fair amount on the gift, there are lots of custom/high-end choices.

If it's $50 or less, my choice would be a Dexter Russell. Made of good carbon steel and probably the most popular choice on commercial boats.

 

[nolan raborn]

There is not a fillet knife made better than the old Rapala knife that you can buy at Wal-Mart or any sporting goods store and they are a heck of a lot cheaper than the ones shown above. I have one that I have owned over 30 years and it is as good as ever. I had to make a new sheath for it but the knife is fine. As all of my knives I sharpen it with my Spyderco system.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Cold Steel makes an excellent fillet knife in several sizes in Carbon V (coated). Stiffer than some but excellent for big fish.

 

[Chadilac]

Benchmade makes a red class fillet folder in a couple of sizes--excellent value.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Yes, I have used one of his large fillet blades in S90V and have two hunting/utility patterns, one in 10V and another in S30V. Security is actually fairly high for the grips due to the very high cutting ability. I have used them fully lubricated with oil and have no problems because there is almost no counteracting force to overcome.

I don't think I'd recommend a folding knife (despite their general popularity) as it seems to me they would be absolutely fantastic at holding all sorts of nasty bacteria in their nooks and crannies!

Yes, I would hold reservations about that myself, you could just boil it. I have seen the folding Opinels use for such locally by professional fisherman, not my first choice for a lot of reasons, but some people really don't care much either way, it is mainly a monetary issue. Why buy a fillet knife when you can just grab something out of the kitchen drawer or tool box.

-Cliff