Looking for a a high quality fishing/fillet knife

[Torm]

My better half's dad is turning 50 soon and, although he is an avid fisherman, he doesn't have is a high quality fishing/fillet knife. I'm looking for something of higher steel quality and better looking than the basic Gerber or Kershaw fillet knives. Any suggestions?

 

[caine]

Bark River Knife and Tool Canadian Sportsman or there Canadian Sportsman II

 

[BarberFobic1992]

helle makes some really nice one with cork handle so they float.

 

[Mentor]

The Grohmann line is excellent: http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/fillet.html

 

[Mick R.]

A second vote for the Bark River Canadian Sportsman. Gorgeous knife that slices like a razor.

http://www.dlttradingcompany.com/index.php?cPath=320_319&osCsid=41a0b35cc48cf0d972ae96eb7d685481

 

[ejes]

Yeah. If it is a gift and you want it to mean something, and for him to actually use it, I'd go with the Barkie.

 

[Mack]

This thread just screwed me up. I love my Knives of Alaska filet knives but that Barkie is gorgeous!

 

[northern1]

Scrapyard Knives "Bird Dog" and it should be going up for sale at the scrapyard web-site forum soon.

after the busse heat treat this is the sharpest and best edge holding 154cm i have ever,ever seen,incredible and i EDC a 154cm blade from a reputable and famous maker and it doesnt even come close.

also the torture tests dan busse did on these is almost mind boggling for a thin stainless like this and the "mudder" res-c handles are in a league of their own.

did i mention the knife is damn good looking too

 

[udtjim]

I have done a lot of fishing guide work and filleted a lot of fish. The Rapala knives are about as good as it gets. I have used almost every brand out there and none have worked any better. Now a Days I use a Rapala electric for most filleting work.

 

[jll346]

Here is a post I have. Like NO OTHER Fillet Knife Made.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577737

 

[jll346]

Scrapyard Knives "Bird Dog" and it should be going up for sale at the scrapyard web-site forum soon.

after the busse heat treat this is the sharpest and best edge holding 154cm i have ever,ever seen,incredible and i EDC a 154cm blade from a reputable and famous maker and it doesnt even come close.

also the torture tests dan busse did on these is almost mind boggling for a thin stainless like this and the "mudder" res-c handles are in a league of their own.

did i mention the knife is damn good looking too

NIce blade but not really a Fillet knife. It is more a Bird&Trout knife. It is not flexable to correctly fillet fish. Fine in a pinch but not a fillet knife and it is only 4.50" long.

 

[bmilla35]

I have a great filet knife made by Dunn knives, here is the link http://www.dunnknives.com/products/fillet_predator.htm. They are a little pricey but definitely worth it, and DEFINITELY quality

 

[tonym]

I use a rapalla fillet knife, and it works fine, coincidently I got it as a gift.

 

[Jenner 515]

BRKT Canadian Sportsman II. The best filet knife I've ever used.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

That Barkie is nice, all I have is my Mora and a Western filet knife I picked up at a flea market.

 

[texastonydobbs]

Knives of Alaska (KOA) make a great fillet knife IMO .

 

[bmilla35]

Knives of Alaska (KOA) make a great fillet knife IMO .

+1 that is my number two choice when it comes to filet knives...love their stuff

 

[stingray4540]

See, I don't understand why so many people like the rapala knife. I have one, and it was dull when I got it, and is so hard to sharpen, I never did get it to a point were I would actually use it. It turns out, I use my Mora 510 to fillet my trout now a days.

 

[B Hess]

I use a Rapala also. It seems to stay very sharp.

 

[mete]

For a special knife go into the knife makers section and ask someone to make a knife.