Fillet Knives

[ATL827]

For the last few years I've used a cheap no-name walmart fillet knife to clean my fish. I'm tired of the terrible blade and I'm ready to spend a little more on something of quality. I do have a mister twister electric fillet knife for home so I'm looking for a traditional knife to use water side. I'll mostly be cleaning mountain trout, catfish, and crappie. Do you guys have any recommendations under $40 or so?

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[BGEgg]

Go with a Dexter knife. They are inexpensive but extremely sharp. I have more expensive filet knives I never use now.

 

[ritter6788]

I use Rapalas. I even use em to process game like deer and hogs. I recently bought a Buck filet knife that I’ve been happy with too. I think it was about $40.

 

[Pennywise827]

I use the bubba knifes. Worth every damned penny. I used to use an electric knife to go through the rib bones, but the bubba knife goes through them easily. Flexible and sharper than shit, its worth the $50 price tag.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Bubba-Blade-Flex-Fillet-Knife-with-Tapered-Blade/2192874.uts?productVariantId=4482217&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04355489&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=CjwKCAiAjNjgBRAgEiwAGLlf2k23V6eYE7wyufySBN4fEWnpWfvgTGGMIxJwPaFbfTxisCL6o8mLMxoCQesQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[K Williams]

Dexter 6325, 6" beef skinner.

http://www.fishboneknives.com/dexter-russell-traditional-6-skinning-knife-6325-3576-41842/

 

[ATL827]

I had actually bookmarked a dexter, bubba, rapala(marttiini), and gerber. I ended up ordering a dexter late last night because it had stellar reviews, was less than half the price of the bubba, and the rapala was out until after christmas. I'm going on a short trip the 26th so I need it by then. Thanks for the insight!

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[akpreacherplayz]

We use Dexter all summer processing salmon


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[Yakcraz]

I actually own most of the versions listed above plus a few. They are all good knives that you won’t be disappointed with no matter which you choose. That being said though, I’ll say this. Most times that I clean fish at home, I reach for my electric knife to fillet & the smaller rapala to cut the ribs out of the fillets. My Bubba Blade & Kershaw are usually the ones I take with me on vacation to the saltwater & work well for redfish, trout, kingfish, & larger saltwater species. But, the one that I use most besides the electric, & the one that I think may be most suitable for what you’re describing doing, is the outdoor edge folding knife. I have two of um. One stays in my truck & the other in my camper along with my dexter. I’ve used them to fillet many of each of the species you listed & never had an issue. It’s usually what I pack if we’re doing an overnight camping trip or a day river float if we’re planning on cleaning what we catch & having a riverside lunch or camp dinner. They’re worth picking one up for the price just to have around even if you’ve already purchased something else.
Outdoor Edge Field Bone, FBB-2, Fish Fillet and Game Deboning Folding 5 Inch Fillet Knife, Blaze Orage with Mossy Oak Sheath https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X1HHUI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_utmgCbP5TVE6D

 

[K Williams]

If you want to go higher end, take a look at the Bark River, Silver Stag, and Fallkniven fillet knives.

 

[K Williams]

A Silver Stag (D2 blade steel) fillet knife in action:

 

[ATL827]

Here is the one I settled on. The knife and sheath shipped to my door for less than $20. I haven't used it yet but it is extremley sharp straight out of the box.

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[Yakcraz]

Here is the one I settled on. The knife and sheath shipped to my door for less than $20. I haven't used it yet but it is extremley sharp straight out of the box.

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That'll work!!! It's a great knife. Wish I had a sheath for mine.

 

[ATL827]

That'll work!!! It's a great knife. Wish I had a sheath for mine.

They sell the sheath by itself for $8 on amazon!

 

[Yakcraz]

They sell the sheath by itself for $8 on amazon!

Awesome!!!

 

[BGEgg]

Here is the one I settled on. The knife and sheath shipped to my door for less than $20. I haven't used it yet but it is extremley sharp straight out of the box.

You’ll like the Dexter. I also use it for trimming briskets. Does a great job on that also.

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[K Williams]

The Bark River Kalahari Sportsman fillet knives are back in production:

Bark River Kalahari Sportsman Knives - DLT Trading

www.dlttrading.com