Your favorite fillet knife
Feb 21, 2021 15:11:35 #
My old trusty Rapala has served me for many years. I use it in the kitchen for everything. Very handy
Couple years ago bought a Bubba blade. I like this knife a lot.
Couple years ago bought a Bubba blade. I like this knife a lot.
Feb 21, 2021 15:23:58 #
Feb 21, 2021 15:43:44 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
USAF Major wrote:
Dexter wooden handle.
Is there a reason you chose wood over the std. commercial white nylon? Wood holds bacteria, is hard to clean and should not be put away in a wet environment. It is also slick when wet. I am not telling you what to do. I am just trying to get your reasoning for wood. I am always open to change if warranted. Thanks
Feb 21, 2021 16:24:20 #
Tyee
Loc: Normal, Illinois
I’ve had an orange handled Cutco for years. Does a fine job on walleye and pike.
Feb 21, 2021 16:37:39 #
D Ryb
Loc: sharon CT
Hi carbon steel makes the best knifes who makes the best one is open for debate
Feb 21, 2021 16:49:32 #
Wüstof makes one of the best, if you want to shuck out 150 bucks. I've got a fillet knife in a drawer in the kitchen, looks just like the white handled Dexter Russell, I got it at Sam's Club along with a utility knife, sold as a pair for about 9 dollars. Member's Mark? Something like that.
Feb 21, 2021 17:38:14 #
Feb 21, 2021 17:41:25 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
FS Digest wrote:
What's your favorite fillet knife? Thanks!
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Dexter-Russell.
Feb 21, 2021 17:54:07 #
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Feb 21, 2021 19:36:20 #
bknecht wrote:
I’ve always used Rapala knives but I decided I’d go ahead and treat myself to a “Knives of Alaska Steelheader”. I still prefer those much less expensive Rapala’s. Better flexibility in the blade, easier to sharpen.
I picked one of the Knives of Alaska up when fishing in Alaska. Absolutely love it enough that it stays home and is only used when I bring a catch home to filet. Great steel - holds an edge!
Feb 21, 2021 21:41:32 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
fishy wrote:
I skin my filets, so I need a flexable blade...Rapala works for me.
I have a box full of fillet knives & some were quite pricey buy none work better than the Rapala. I've become attached to the rubber handles on Rapala as even when my hands are wet & slimey the grip isn't slick. I use an electric & battery powered fillet knives most of the time. I believe one must learn how to use an electric knife. I have seen too many guys butcher a mess of fish. It's not hard to do but it must be done right.
Feb 21, 2021 21:58:49 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
D Ryb wrote:
Hi carbon steel makes the best knifes who makes the best one is open for debate
No question, but they are subject to disaster around salt water. It's hard to put a good blade on a pitted knife. My carbon steel knives stay home in the kitchen. They are also kept razor sharp. As for the Dexter's, I would rather re hone them by running them across a diamond steel about halfway through a batch of fish than try to properly take care of a carbon steel knife in a marine environment. As for kitchen knives, a good grade of carbon steel is hard to beat if taken care of.
Feb 21, 2021 23:13:01 #
Billy Bob
Loc: Terre Haute,IN
Fishy so do I. They actually make an electric fillet knife that is flexable enough to get the job done. Really speeds up the cleaning process. Still need a regular fillet knife tho to cut out rib cage.
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