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02-21-2014, 07:53 PM
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What is the best Fillet Knife
Ok so I want some opinions on who makes the best fillet knife (no electrics) also the best length? I have a nice old one with approx 7" blade and I also like my Rapala fin light that's a bit longer. They both work good but I want a knife that can really hold an edge and is good for Walleye and Jacks and the odd Salmon.
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02-21-2014, 07:57 PM
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I love my Buck Knife but after cleaning 80 perch, I want an electric knife.
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02-21-2014, 08:03 PM
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Knives...
Case or Grohman...
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02-21-2014, 08:05 PM
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I have a dozen different fillet knifes, I use my Henkel the most. I sharpen all my knifes after each use and sometimes more when I'm doing a large amount of fish.
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02-21-2014, 08:06 PM
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Case or Grohman...
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I want a Grohman!
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02-21-2014, 08:13 PM
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Cutco.
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02-21-2014, 08:18 PM
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I cant remember the guys name but I got 1 custom made a few years ago by a guy in calgary. Best knife I have owned It holds an edge like no knife I have ever used I rarly need to sharpen it and I use it for birds timming big game and doing fish. If you are interestead let me know I will find the guys name.
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02-21-2014, 08:22 PM
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I think that one that fits your hand the best should be one of the most important things to consider. Unless I was working day in - day out cleaning fish, a really expensive knife wouldn't have much of an advantage.
If you want an above average knife, why not go to a cooking/kitchen store, or a butcher supply store. They should be fairly knowledgeable and be able to help you out.
Every knife will go dull after some use. Just as important to consider is what sharpening system do you want also.
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02-21-2014, 08:31 PM
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My favorite is a Leech Lake made by Don Cannery.Has a very unique blade that has a cutting edge on both sides,it also holds a edge like no other.
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02-21-2014, 09:10 PM
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Best knife under $40 has to be a Rapala ......
There are many very nice knives that cost more and are high quality.
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/hencke...-knife-p111256
Henckels is a great choice.
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02-21-2014, 09:36 PM
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02-21-2014, 09:42 PM
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02-21-2014, 09:42 PM
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Depends on what size and type of fish you fillet.
Right tool for the right task is more important to me than how expensive it is.
I like a 10cm for most filleting and a long thin blade for skinning.
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02-21-2014, 10:43 PM
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I like my knives of Alaska coho knife holds a great edge but the blade is a little stiff.
I like it for striping fillets off and trimming fillets but will use a smaller more flexible knife for the ribs and deboning.
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02-21-2014, 11:32 PM
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I love my cutco. Converts from 6in to 9in blade. BEL
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02-22-2014, 07:30 AM
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I have a convertable cutco that is a real nice knife.
Havent used it in two years since I bought my electric.
Berkley lithium electric and a 4" rapala for panfish and trimming the big fillets. Can do anything with those two knives.
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02-22-2014, 08:01 AM
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I got the cutco. Its great
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02-22-2014, 09:20 AM
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I second Leech Lake. I bought one two years ago and haven't sharpened it yet. The only Rapala that is still in use in our house is my dad's 40+ year old knife. Save your money and spend it on a higher quality knife.
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02-22-2014, 10:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_W
I like my knives of Alaska coho knife holds a great edge but the blade is a little stiff.
I like it for striping fillets off and trimming fillets but will use a smaller more flexible knife for the ribs and deboning.
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I bought the coho and steelhead combo, love it.
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02-22-2014, 10:30 AM
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filleting
Rapala with the longer blade is super. A sharpening steel smartens it up when a bit dull.
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02-22-2014, 10:41 AM
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02-22-2014, 10:43 AM
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In my opinion you have a few things to look at.
-How experienced are you in sharpening? Because that will also help you with your budget. You're not going to want to really splurge on that custom knife or something $100+ until you get good at that.
- How much you want to spend? You obviously know that you can spend 10 to 500 very easily.
- How often and what type of fish do you usually clean? That will give you an estimate on size/flex with what you should have. One of the fellows mentioned he has a couple knives, and I think that's the way to go, I have 3-4 that I used depending on what I am doing.
Personally I have found little difference so far from what you go from the $30-$100 range. So if you are there - I would run with a cheaper one;7 1/2" rapala with a wood handle if you like the feel. If not and you want more, and are really looking for something excellent then i recommend spending $200-$400 on a custom and getting something you really like, and will have for the rest of you're life. Or if you do decide that you want that $100 range then take a look at the new Wusthof line, or a leech lake.
Hope this helps a little!
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02-22-2014, 11:34 AM
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I use a buck knife, and I suck at filleting fish
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02-22-2014, 11:46 AM
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02-23-2014, 08:24 AM
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I use and electric. but I have an havalon skinning knife and have used it a few times on perch. they are super sharp and easy to change to a new blade. I have also used a grohmann but that was a lone time ago that I used it as a fileting knife. I have a whole bunch of he grohmann kitchen knifes and they are awsome. plus it helps I get them at cost as my aunt married into the family.
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02-23-2014, 08:28 AM
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02-23-2014, 10:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sushi_man
I use a buck knife, and I suck at filleting fish
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It gets easier, the more you focus on the details!
There are many youtube videos out there which give insight into filleting different species of fish successfully. The biggest advantage is a thin, flexible, and very sharp knife.
I use a 6" ancient filet knife which I keep sharp with a Lansky steel. Works great from Salmon to Perch.
Using a filet board has really helped me develop my fish cutting skills, consider picking one up. I never filet a fish without my board now.
Take your time, and you will end up with table fare fit for a king, or your queen!
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02-23-2014, 03:17 PM
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Wood handled Rapala the steel is differnet on the plastic handled versions
The 4$ ones from BP are surprisingly good once you get an edge on them.
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02-23-2014, 04:24 PM
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02-23-2014, 05:23 PM
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Crkt surf&turf great mid size fillet knife that also works great on deer best part imo its a folder.
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