Best Filet Knife for Trout
May 16, 2019 13:00:50 #
Hey guys! I love trout fishing on the White River in Arkansas but I have always been a moocher when it comes to getting the filet. I would just let more experienced folks do it. The other night, I pulled some trout out of the freezer and attempted to filet using my short pairing knife... It was difficult. I used this video as a guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c0AZFz6rjU
I am looking for a filet knife to purchase and saw these three knives highly recommended. Out of these three, what would you choose?
Victorinox (I have and LOVE their chef's knife)
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-47513-6-Inch-Boning-Fibrox/dp/B000QCNJ3C/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377063053&sr=1-2
Dexter
https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-S133-8WS1-CP-SaniSafe/dp/B0014473BK/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1449188024&sr=1-6&keywords=dexter+fillet+knife
Rada Cutlery
https://www.amazon.com/Rada-Cutlery-Fillet-Knife-Stainless/dp/B0026YHBW8/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=CjwKCAjwlPTmBRBoEiwAHqpvhS1EYl6-ovycCcd7gklOtIpG9V9exHy7Qeu5B0EMNsWH19T3QMp5lhoCNYcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241680094205&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1024188&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12692412890372821847&hvtargid=kwd-110530052225&hydadcr=24629_10399556&keywords=rada+cutlery+fillet+knife&qid=1558018299&s=gateway&sr=8-3
All opinions are greatly appreciated.
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by TylerTodd47
I am looking for a filet knife to purchase and saw these three knives highly recommended. Out of these three, what would you choose?
Victorinox (I have and LOVE their chef's knife)
https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-47513-6-Inch-Boning-Fibrox/dp/B000QCNJ3C/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377063053&sr=1-2
Dexter
https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-S133-8WS1-CP-SaniSafe/dp/B0014473BK/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1449188024&sr=1-6&keywords=dexter+fillet+knife
Rada Cutlery
https://www.amazon.com/Rada-Cutlery-Fillet-Knife-Stainless/dp/B0026YHBW8/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=CjwKCAjwlPTmBRBoEiwAHqpvhS1EYl6-ovycCcd7gklOtIpG9V9exHy7Qeu5B0EMNsWH19T3QMp5lhoCNYcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241680094205&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1024188&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12692412890372821847&hvtargid=kwd-110530052225&hydadcr=24629_10399556&keywords=rada+cutlery+fillet+knife&qid=1558018299&s=gateway&sr=8-3
All opinions are greatly appreciated.
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by TylerTodd47
May 16, 2019 13:00:57 #
My opinion: Trout are perfect just gutted and gilled. You can do that with anything.
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by Vandilbg
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by Vandilbg
May 16, 2019 13:01:02 #
Go with the dexter, I had one for years. also, learn how to sharpen it....and keep it sharp. It's sooooo much easier with a sharp knife.
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by Fat_Head_Carl
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by Fat_Head_Carl
May 16, 2019 13:01:07 #
May 16, 2019 13:01:12 #
May 16, 2019 13:01:16 #
hahaha yes, knives are what I meant. Also is it called the dexter because of Dexter? What a sinister name
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by datbeerdude
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by datbeerdude
May 16, 2019 13:01:23 #
I love my opinel folding filet. It's great for taking on a camping/fishing trip because it folds up so I don't have to keep up with a sheath. I usually don't filet trout just because I feel like it's too much trouble for the reward but they have multiple sizes to choose from to specialize to your preferred fish size/shape.
https://www.opinel-usa.com/collections/no15-slim-fillet-knives/products/opinel-slim-knife-no15-bubinga
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by Tacosdonahue
https://www.opinel-usa.com/collections/no15-slim-fillet-knives/products/opinel-slim-knife-no15-bubinga
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by Tacosdonahue
May 16, 2019 13:01:29 #
I got a filet knife at Ikea for pennies on the dollar.
No sheath, so it's a home item, but it was damn sharp and cheap enough to ultimately be disposable.
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by rathulacht
No sheath, so it's a home item, but it was damn sharp and cheap enough to ultimately be disposable.
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by rathulacht
May 16, 2019 13:01:35 #
Any crappy fillet knife can cut just as well as an expensive one, it's just that they don't hold their edge as long.
That being said, fillet knives are only used to cut fish meat; which is very soft. So even a cheap one will be able to fillet dozens of fish before needing sharpened.
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by Yoda2000675
That being said, fillet knives are only used to cut fish meat; which is very soft. So even a cheap one will be able to fillet dozens of fish before needing sharpened.
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by Yoda2000675
May 16, 2019 13:01:39 #
Buy the lansky sharpening system and any knife you like will do. The amount of flex isn't as important with trout. Also, you linked the Victorinox boning knife, this is the filet knife. Looks good.
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by FascinatingPost
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by FascinatingPost
May 16, 2019 13:01:44 #
I use a kershaw adjustable length filet knife. Works great for trout, crappie, catfish and saugeye.
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by KMan0607
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by KMan0607
May 16, 2019 13:01:49 #
I like the Bubba. I am not sure if I paid for the brand or not, but I needed one in short order. Its comfortable and comes pretty damn sharp. The key with any knife is maintaining the blade obviously.
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by datbeerdude
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by datbeerdude
May 16, 2019 13:01:53 #
May 16, 2019 19:49:30 #
I haven't kept a trout in 60 years but when I did keep them I just used a scissors to gut and gill them on the stream bank. Why would you want to keep them and why would you want to fillet them if you did keep them?????
May 17, 2019 07:20:20 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
I stick with Rapala knives! Dexter commercial knife needs sharpening before filets finished, got two white handles knives dull and out of use! Victorinox looked good. Used many knives and will stick to old school Rapala with black handle. Out of stock but they make a Rapala4 Soft Grip Fillet knife and Rapala 6-Inch Fillet Knives to 7-1/2" These baby`s hold an edge better than Bubba Blades big buck knives. Forgot about Uncle Henry filet knife, holds edge but stiff no flex with nice bone handle. My second go to knife.
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