Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

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Re: Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

Post by eddiebishop » Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:43 pm

Followup: I found a pro sharpening service in Auburn, WA: Bo Schinski http://www.crazy-sharp.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 206-714-9688
I showed him the list of knives from this thread, he liked the list and he had especially nice things to say about the Big Eddy and the Kershaw. He sharpened my Berkley real nice and said it was a woefully dull issue from the factory.

Great thread, guys! See you on the water... tight lines!

Eddie

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Re: Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

Post by Hunter757 » Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:56 am

I have the CRKT knife from the give away at the last meet and greet for NWFR. It is a very smooth and does a nice job. I love my Kershaw hunting knives and would not trade them for the world. The even offer free sharpening just mail them in and a week or two later better then new. I send mine in ever two years for nice new edge, great company and service!
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Re: Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

Post by 3footvis » Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:05 am

+1 for Kershaw. Seems like their steel is better than the cheapo berkley knives etc..

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Re: Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

Post by Bodofish » Mon Oct 05, 2015 1:56 pm

From a professional stand point, for dressing, gilling and or heading I would use a 40110 or a 40112 on this page, the Stiff Wide Boners.
http://www.knifemerchant.com/products.a ... uctLine=55

And for Salmon Filleting I would use the 40534 or the 40539 on this page. It's best if you modify the tip by grinding it off flat.
http://www.knifemerchant.com/products.a ... uctLine=57

For casual gutting and filleting I use one like this but the smaller size, I think it's a 5 or 6 inch blade. My favorite is just like this but it's a West Marine brand that came free from a $100+ order.... Holds a great edge and I like the shape of the spoon better.
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/kni ... with-spoon

I can say with out a doubt I have gutted and filleted more fish than anyone else on this forum. 16 years in the fish biz with about 10 in the fish house.

Good luck! Don't cut yourself.
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Re: Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

Post by eddiebishop » Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:05 am

Thanks, Bodofish! I appreciate your experience and expertise.

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Re: Best all around Fish Fillet Knife?

Post by ellamella » Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:14 am

I've used the Cutco orange handle knife the past few years and haven't had any issues. was planning on getting a new one but wanted to see if there are any recommendations for other solid knives?



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