filet knives

I've never really had a good, designated filet knife. I've always just made use of hunting and kitchen knives. I'm in the market for a good filet knife, not a cheapy, something that will hold an edge and last a long time. For you guys who process a lot of fish, what knives are you using?

Dexter

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Dexter

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I purchased an F. Dick breaking knife 10” on Amazon.
It has a decent flex and makes short order for the larger game fish. 
Kershaw , Dexter, Wustoff are also good knives.
Depends on how much you want to spend...

Dexter, Victronics, and Forstner all seem to do well.
Good flex without being too soft, hold a good edge, but can be easily brought back if abused, and comfortable non slip grip handles.
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Dexter.


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This was a good discussion not too long ago

Deba and yanagiba.


All other knives are trash.

Recently I find myself reaching for the Dexter. Always up for trying new knives, though.

Recently I find myself reaching for the Dexter. Always up for trying new knives, though.

There is so much "right" going on in this photo! I just added a plywood counter to my outside cleaning station, too. Been using the cheap Rapala filet knife, but I'll check out these others now that I'm finally catching fish!

I like dexter knives. I have several. They are inexpensive and good quality.  I worked on a commercial fish processing boat when I was young (cod and pollock) and they were all we used.  When you are cutting through skin and bones, a knife is not going to maintain sharpness no matter how much you spend on it.  The most important thing is your ability to maintain the edge. A 200 dollar knife may hold an edge a LITTLE longer but it will still get dull and less effective over a short period of time. My best advice is to Get a quality knife sharpening system and learn how to use it. there are lots out there some are 500 plus, work excellent and are pretty easy to master. some like Whetstones are cheaper but not as easy to get good at. I don't feel like spending lots of time sharpening so I bought the worksharp electric sharpener.  easy, fast and gets a good quality edge at a reasonable price. You can usually find them around 70 on sale.

I have used a dexter for years. They are good knives but dont hold the edge as long and not as flexable as some of the higher end companies. You get what you pay for... If you dont mind sharing your blade all the time and like having a stiffer spine than buy a cheaper knife. My favorite go to for fish is a 12" hand foraged blade but a guy in Homer Alaska. Picked it up for $125 about 10 years ago and when I go back up there next month I'll probably pick up 2 more just for back up.  I'll try to get the guys info when I go for anyone whis interested.

When you are cutting through skin and bones, a knife is not going to maintain sharpness no matter how much you spend on it.  The most important thing is your ability to maintain the edge. A 200 dollar knife may hold an edge a LITTLE longer but it will still get dull and less effective over a short period of time. My best advice is to Get a quality knife sharpening system and learn how to use it. there are lots out there some are 500 plus, work excellent and are pretty easy to master. some like Whetstones are cheaper but not as easy to get good at. I don't feel like spending lots of time sharpening so I bought the worksharp electric sharpener.  easy, fast and gets a good quality edge at a reasonable price. You can usually find them around 70 on sale.

Yeah, that!  And use a hone regularly while filleting fish.

-Allen

I keep one of those little knife sharpeners that has a guard, and two crossed 2 inch pieces of steel with me to keep my Dexter sharp. I also have another filet blade I carry on my tackle box, I got it at Hi's Tackle a few years back. Nothing special but it sharpens easy and the plastic sheath locks into the slit in between the rod holder that is mounted to the Orange Tackle box.