Looking for a couple fillet knives... Help!

[MexicanDLyte]

I have one of the Cork handled White River fillet knives the longer version. Very nice knife. They use the same size handle for both the 6" and 8.5" models. I thought the handle was a bit large for the 6" model. Some may prefer that. Also got my son one of the Kermode's as a gift. I didn't like the flex it had. Imo flex is good for skinning but I prefer little flex for filleting, particularly for fish with tough skin or larger scales (redfish). Again that's a personal preference. I'm a nut for fillet knives and have many. From inexpensive to high dollar. For small fish (and some larger) the Havalon Baracuta Z folder works well. Razor sharp! You can cut the snot out of yourself if not careful. I have a friend with stitches from one of these. He didn't heed my warning. They don't hold their edge real well but can be brought back to razor sharpness quickly with the Sharpmaker. I like mine really sharp so after a dozen or so fish I do maybe 20 passes and it's back to almost original sharpness. If in a situation where not easy to sharpen, replace the blade and keep going.
For larger fish the Bark River or Microtech Black Marlin both work well. I have one of Phil's Punta Chivato's, one of my favorite and most used knives, classic.. Some day I'd like to get one of the craftsmen on the forum to make me a custom of my design. Talked to a maker in Florida about 6 month's ago but he never got back to me. He's very busy and does mostly beautiful hunting blades. Dexter makes some good and inexpensive knives. I've had or tried many production makes and models. Always on the search for the perfect fillet knife. Wish Spyderco would do a run of the Catcherman's in LC, would like to try that.

Want to unload that microtech fillet knife?

 

[TDOG1]

Want to unload that microtech fillet knife?

Thanks for asking, but the Microtech is nfs. Amazing how they can get such good blade geometry on a larger knife that allows the S30v to really shine. This thing gets razor sharp. I have the plain edge blade, they also made these in a combo pe and serrated blade. I think when the first came out they were just over $100. Now they are at a premium.

 

[MexicanDLyte]

Thanks for asking, but the Microtech is nfs. Amazing how they can get such good blade geometry on a larger knife that allows the S30v to really shine. This thing gets razor sharp. I have the plain edge blade, they also made these in a combo pe and serrated blade. I think when the first came out they were just over $100. Now they are at a premium.

What would be your premium? Lol ‍

 

[Silly Rabbit]

I use a Victorinox Fibrox filet knife for both salt water and fresh water fishing. The Fibrox filet knife is a commercial grade filet knife and at very reasonable price. It holds an edge, I don't know what steel it is, and is very easy to hold when fileting, and to sharpen.

I’ve owned a lifetime of filet knives...and acted as a fishing guide for several years
The Fibrox is my go to for flexible filet hard to beat at any dollar
Old/vintage gerbers, like the Muskie are excellent as well