Fishing knife suggestions?

[CCMI]

So if it's a stainless model, I should be looking for a blade with a tang stamped "Schrade+" to designate that Schrade actually heat-treated and finished the blade?

 

[BRAINESTORM]

$150.00 from a sales rep..wonderful knife its a real sharp long blade , just cannot say enough about it ,, other then Dam that much $

Thanks for the info Codger, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I almost bought one while reading this thread, but will hold out for the real deal if I do get one.



What does one of those run $-wise?

 

[Codger_64]

So if it's a stainless model, I should be looking for a blade with a tang stamped "Schrade+" to designate that Schrade actually heat-treated and finished the blade?

No, Schrade made the running change to stainless on the regular production knives without adding the "+" mark. It will be found on some limited editions and a few SFOs, as well as on the Uncle Henry model of that pattern. Confusing, I know. The only "always" identifier of a stainless genuine Sharpfinger, is one that is hollow ground. That change also took place circa 2002.

The "tells" of the aftermatket knives, from what I have seen are: Small, usually brass rivets, pakawood handles with no SFO shielding. Schrade did make some in birdseye maple and in oak, but the y will have the larger compression rivets and a SFO shield (QU, DU, LTD., etc.)

 

[Dewberry]

I work as a deckhand on fishing boats over the summer (im in college still) and i have tried alot of knives. i highly suggest dexter knives. really high value if you go with the "basic" line and they are sharp out of box and really easy to maintain with a butchers steel

http://www.dexter1818.com/basics.asp?group_name=basics.asp



personally i carry a 8 inch fillet knife
http://www.dexter1818.com/Item_details_1.asp?id=408&group_name=B.asp

 

[johnny twoshoes]

This one has been my stream side companion for the last couple years.

 

[fast14riot]

I like this little guy. Kinfolks 333, can be found on the bay for $20 and it is a classic. Same knife as the case, and actually made them for case. One of the best B&T knives I have owned.

But really the only real requirement is a thin blade nd a sharp edge.

-Xander

 

[Ebbtide]

:thumbup:Looks like a handy little knife there, F14:thumbup:

 

[JB in SC]

The Gerber Bird and Trout from the early 70's was my favorite.

The Sharpfinger sure brings back memories of deer and turkey hunting. It was a odds on favorite of all of my long gone hunting buddies.

 

[CCMI]

Codger,

I ordered a Sharpfinger from teh Bay yesterday, I'll have to examine it and post a pic once it arrives to see if it's an original or not. It was listed as an "older knife" and "Made in the USA", and along with the visual cues you described it seems legit, but we'll see.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Codger_64]

Yes it is and you got a good deal on it too. The 1095 steel will take a keen edge and hold it easily through cleaning a mess of fish. I have to sharpen mine after a deer usually, but not untill it is completely skinned and butchered. Touchup just takes a few minutes at most.

fast14riot, I have a Stagbrand bird & trout almost identical to that made pre-WWII by George Schrade. They are stout little knives, also of 1095 steel and well up to the task of cleaning a mess of panfish or small bass. Mine is one of a set of five in graduated sizes.

 

[brandonc]

I use a SS case toothpick for fishing, and I also usually have a survival knife on my belt.

 

[CCMI]

Just got this "new to me" Sharpfinger, thanks to some advice from Codger. It was listed as "older" and "Made in the USA". As you can see the prior owner did a full convex on the blade. It came to me somewhat sharp, but a few minutes with my sharpmaker and it's now razor sharp. The tip is a little rounded so I'll have to try and get a good point back before fishing season. The sheath had some white speckles, which was maybe thought to be mildew. Almost all of it wiped off easily so I'll probably tend to the rest at some point.

 

[Codger_64]

Congrats on a good get at a great price! That is the second tangstamp used from the 80's thru 90's. The carbon steel blade should serve you well!

 

[festerfromnzed]

Here is mine..Custom made by Steve Wheeler Knives..He uses a French hybrid steel..All i know is its Cr Mo Ni....Very flexible filleter.....FES