Electric filet knife or not?
Jul 14, 2021 23:55:05 #
Jul 14, 2021 23:57:15 #
Yes… had one similar to this years ago and it went missing or broke, can’t remember which.
I’m gonna order one, they do the trick on sharpening.
I’m gonna order one, they do the trick on sharpening.
Jul 14, 2021 23:59:05 #
Jul 15, 2021 02:23:18 #
Mark from Norwalk
Loc: Southern California
Bruce 10982 here are my thoughts:
Get the Lansky sharpening system. (I use the five stone kit) it retails for $58. Follow their instructions. To best understand what you are doing when you sharpen a knife read, “The Razor Edge Book of Sharpening” See the video: https://www.fishermansprocessing.com/videos.php on how a West coast fish processing house processes a #200 tuna. I doubt that the fish you are filleting is much bigger than the last steak you ate. Even if it is, any 6” fillet knife by Rapala, Buck or any others would service you very well. The need to use an electric knife is completely lost on me. I spent some time watching a variety of internet videos showing how to fillet a fish. The process is basically the same one the deck hands use to clean around 150+ fish on a ½ day boat trip. Start with the cut behind the pectoral fin down to the spine and turn the knife 90 degrees and run the blade down the spine and voila you have your fillet.
I hope this helps.
Get the Lansky sharpening system. (I use the five stone kit) it retails for $58. Follow their instructions. To best understand what you are doing when you sharpen a knife read, “The Razor Edge Book of Sharpening” See the video: https://www.fishermansprocessing.com/videos.php on how a West coast fish processing house processes a #200 tuna. I doubt that the fish you are filleting is much bigger than the last steak you ate. Even if it is, any 6” fillet knife by Rapala, Buck or any others would service you very well. The need to use an electric knife is completely lost on me. I spent some time watching a variety of internet videos showing how to fillet a fish. The process is basically the same one the deck hands use to clean around 150+ fish on a ½ day boat trip. Start with the cut behind the pectoral fin down to the spine and turn the knife 90 degrees and run the blade down the spine and voila you have your fillet.
I hope this helps.
Jul 15, 2021 14:42:07 #
Slyclops
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
For one or maybe two fish I use the old manual filet knife. If I have a bunch of fish (or large fish) I use the the electric then finish up with the manual knife to get the last bit of meat of the bones,
As for sharpening, about 5 years ago I was having trouble keeping my knives sharp, stopped by a local commercial knife store and talked with the tech. He suggested the: "LANSKY FOUR ROD KNIFE SHARPENER", (UPC 080999081006) about $20.
Best knife sharpener I have ever used, and really simple to use...I threw all my other sharpeners away.
That's my 2 cents worth.....
As for sharpening, about 5 years ago I was having trouble keeping my knives sharp, stopped by a local commercial knife store and talked with the tech. He suggested the: "LANSKY FOUR ROD KNIFE SHARPENER", (UPC 080999081006) about $20.
Best knife sharpener I have ever used, and really simple to use...I threw all my other sharpeners away.
That's my 2 cents worth.....
Jul 15, 2021 15:51:30 #
MAS fish wrote:
Try the Edgemaker Pro sharpener. They are easy to use and will keep your Rapala very sharp.
Reasonably priced and made in the U.S. lifetime warranty. Check out their web page, I usually buy direct from the company. Around $16 and shipping.
MAS fish
Reasonably priced and made in the U.S. lifetime warranty. Check out their web page, I usually buy direct from the company. Around $16 and shipping.
MAS fish
That looks great MAS. I’ve got two or three sharpeners but I’m not happy with any of them. Thanks for the heads up.
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Jul 15, 2021 16:13:23 #
Bruce10892 wrote:
This is my latest feeble attempt at some catfish filets. Ill keep working on it. Thanks for all the input.One of the many things I need improvement on is th... (show quote)
Jul 15, 2021 16:15:54 #
Mark from Norwalk wrote:
Bruce 10982 here are my thoughts: br Get the Lansk... (show quote)
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into that.
Jul 15, 2021 16:16:32 #
Bruce10892 wrote:
This is my latest feeble attempt at some catfish filets. Ill keep working on it. Thanks for all the input.
Looks good to me Bruce. Look on the bright side. To get better means you have to fish more. Win win. 👍👍👍
Jul 15, 2021 16:17:43 #
Slyclops wrote:
For one or maybe two fish I use the old manual fil... (show quote)
Thanks for the input....I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
Jul 15, 2021 16:19:46 #
FourchonLa. wrote:
Bruce, FYI, see above my reply is your reply quoted. Hit the quote reply button below the message field when you reply to someone. That way everyone knows who you are replying to. 👍👍👍
Thanks FourchonLa.....I think I got it now. I appreciate you letting me know.
Jul 15, 2021 16:37:18 #
Bruce10892 wrote:
This is my latest feeble attempt at some catfish filets. Ill keep working on it. Thanks for all the input.
Nothing wrong with that filet job Bruce. Looks yummy.😋
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Jul 15, 2021 16:41:03 #
hacksaw wrote:
Nothing wrong with that filet job Bruce. Looks yummy.😋
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Thanks Hack.....I just need more practice and keep my knife sharp.
Jul 15, 2021 16:41:59 #
FourchonLa. wrote:
Looks good to me Bruce. Look on the bright side. To get better means you have to fish more. Win win. 👍👍👍
LOL.....I like how you think my friend
Jul 15, 2021 16:58:08 #
Bruce10892 wrote:
Thanks Hack.....I just need more practice and keep my knife sharp.
Yes Sir but that will come in time. Everyone had to start at the beginning. One thing I do is, when I make my first cut I cut it long enough to hold on to the skin to finish through the rib tips, up to the gills. Probably what you’re doing but I thought I’d throw that in.
Good luck Sir.
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