A fillet knife is a type of knife that is designed to cut through fish flesh and bones. While it can technically cut through bone, it is not the ideal tool for the job and is more likely to cause damage to the meat.
No, the direction does not matter when sharpening a knife.
When looking for a fish fillet knife, it is important to consider the size, shape and flexibility of the blade. The size of the blade should be appropriate for the size of the fish being filleted. A long, thin blade is best for smaller fish, while a shorter, thicker blade is better for larger fish. The shape of the blade should allow for easy slicing and maneuvering, and the blade should be flexible enough to allow for a clean cut.
A fillet knife should be sharpened after every few uses. Depending on how often the knife is used, it may need to be sharpened more or less often. A good rule of thumb is to sharpen the knife after every few times it is used.
4.7/5
Ultra-sharp edge
Single-stage sharpener
Varnished birch handle
Fine-tooled leather Laplander sheath
$234
Our kitchen was reduced to a one-knife kitchen after finding an ancient, battered Rapala boning knife on the seashore. The wife practically always uses it. It was remained exceptionally sharp even after an unknown amount of time in salt water and an unknown history, and we had never sharpened it. I could hardly make out the brand name on the knife's handle, but Google helped me identify it. I then discovered the line on Amazon and placed my order for the six-inch knife package (sheath, sharpener and knife). Although the wife has so far continued to cut most things using the boning knife, she did successfully cut a butternut squash with the new knife.
4.6/5
The Right Knife For The Job - The 5†Bait Knife is stiff and strong, it has a serrated top edge that makes cutting frozen bait quick and easy. The razor-sharp leading edge allows the fisherman to easily prepare both chunk and cut plug style baits. The 6â€, 7†& 9†Fillet Knives are not only sharp and but also have the perfect flexibility so the knife will follow natural contours for perfect fillets. The 9†Strong Fillet Knife is a powerhouse for steaking big game fish like salmon, tuna and more.
Includes Protective Knife Sheath – Each knife includes a light-weight and durable sheath to protect the blade and keep you safe in between jobs. The unique design of the sheath will lock the handle in for safety but removes easily when needed. The open slots in the sheath are design to allow water to drain easily so that your knives stay dry and sharp.
Non-Slip Super Polymer Grip - We use the most comfortable and slip-resistant, super polymer grips for your safety and comfort. These handles feel great in your hand and ensure that you always have a solid grip on your knife. These handles also clean up easily and stay looking good longer.
Razor Sharp Stainless Blades – All new KastKing knives utilize premium, razor sharp G4116 German Stainless-Steel blades with a beautiful black finish. KastKing knives will maintain their edge longer in both fresh and saltwater applications and make the job of cutting baits, filleting fish of all sizes, steaking large game fish and trim or remove meat and fish from the bone easier than ever before.
Affordable Innovation – KastKing fishing knives are available in the most requested lengths and shapes so that you’ll always have the right tool for the job.
$234
You need Adobe Flash Player to view this video.Download Flash Player.I'm very happy I added this to my collection of kitchen knives. I thought the 6" model would be smaller, but the size is perfect. The flawless design gives you the impression that you are holding a high-quality knife. Unnecessary to say. Paper is cut like butter.
4.5/5
Features 120V AC
Features a safety lock
Legendary Mister Twister action
Features a Convenient blade release
$234
I placed an order on Amazon for a great cheap price, and I received it the very next day, which truly astonished me. Today, I cleaned 16 medium- to small-sized blue-gill, crappie, and yellow perch using it for the first time. I'm astonished at how much faster I can filet even smaller fish than when using a conventional filet knife alone (sharp Rapala). My wife scales the crappie and bluegill as I filet them because we both enjoy eating fish with the skin on. You start by making a cut behind the gills that extends to the backbone. You then slant the blade flat, follow the backbone to the tail, cutting through the ribs, and finish at the tail. You now have a flawless bone-free (skin-on) filet after using your electric knife to simply "flick" out the remaining ribs on the filet. When I initially used the electric knife, my wife was "nearly" mad at me because I could now filet things faster than she can scale them! The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars was because, after I finished filleting the 16 fish, it smelt "hot" and even felt warm in my hand. I'm guessing this is just because it was new and still "breaking in" (??). has a two-year warranty, so I'll have time to fix it if it's broken. Give this a try if you clean a lot of fish and have never considered using an electric filet knife to clean your fish; you won't regret it.
4.4/5
Manufacturer: Rapala
7 1/2" dishwasher safe reciprocating blades
Heavy Duty Motor
Made of highest quality material
Twice the speed and three times the power of standard electric fillet knives
Rapala heavy duty electric Fillet knife
$234
I had never seen anything like it in my life until I visited my fishing-obsessed brother and witnessed him easily and deftly cut a roast, a ham, and a turkey using a Rapala Heavy Duty Electric Fillet Knife. I requested him to let me try it because I was fascinated. He let me loose with the small creature after warning me about its strength and the razor-sharp blade. It slid through the meat without leaving any ragged saw-marks and molded itself to my hand like a glove. I had to acquire this knife right now, I knew. My kitchen's meek little electric knife and its predecessor would not have been adequate for this job. He suggested I look in a store that sold fishing equipment, but I had a better idea and found it right away on Amazon.com. Even better, I received my very own Rapala Heavy Duty Electric Fillet Knife in just two days thanks to Amazon Prime. Unfortunately, there was no cover or shield for the blades, and it came in one of those tricky to open clam shell packs. Since I didn't have a tackle box with compartments in my kitchen, I recognized that storage would be an issue. Not to be disheartened, I used a Chicago Cutlery 1063947 Magnetic Knife Storage Strip that I had bought from Amazon.com a few years prior and, of all things, a functional jar from my cabinet to address the issue. The knife can be a little tricky to remove from the engine during the first few uses, as some reviewers have noticed, but mine got easier with usage.
4.4/5
DURABLE: Dual-rivet blade design is coated in TiN stainless steel and features an ergonomic trigger
EASE OF USE: Non-Slip Grip handle for outstanding grip security providing ultimate knife control with a trigger guard for added security
CONVENIENT: Blades are removable for easy cleaning and can be stored in a special section of the zippered storage case and the handle features an LED battery life indicator to ensure you always have a functioning knife
INCLUDES: 7†E-FLEX, 9†E-FLEX, 9†E-STIFF and 12†E-STIFF Blades, wall charger, (2) lithium ion batteries and a premium EVA case for storage and transport
DIMENSIONS: 8.5†handle length and weighs 1.11 lbs
$234
There were no videos or product reviews that I could discover that showed it cleaning large ocean fish. Even difficult to cut fish, like gray snapper, can be simply cleaned. They have rather thick skin and scales. A little resistance is encountered when passing through the scales, but after a brief period of pressure, it just melts away. Another test will be how it holds up over time in the saltwater. Up to this point, I could clean roughly 20 large fish continuously before the battery needed to be charged. It wasn't a big deal because a spare is included. With this, I wouldn't have any issues cleaning a marlin. It has 4 different blades, but my favorite is the narrow, short 7-inch blade since it makes turning a lot easier for me than the wider "fillet" type blades do. Overall, it's a huge relief for my arthritic wrists, and I can effortlessly saw through 40-pound amberjack rib cages. In order to prevent the blade from rusting, I have been spraying it completely with white lithium oil in between uses. It has so far lasted more than three weeks. If anything goes wrong, I'll update. Additionally, cleaning it is really simple. Since I normally just destroy things, I'm a difficult person to satisfy, but thus far the equipment has held up. After only three weeks of use and pressure from moderate use, my previous Cuda brand fillet knife broke. Although the other cuda goods are excellent, the titanium-bonded blade fillet knife was just a marketing ploy. On my eleventh fish of the day, the bubba blade proves to be simple to wield even with hands stained with fish blood. I expected it to be too big to grip effectively and that it could be a little bit slimmer, but I can't really complain. It's sufficiently cozy.
4.3/5
Protective Molded Knife Sheath – Each knife includes a light-weight and durable sheath to protect your blade and provide a safe storage option for your knife. Unlike fabric cases that retain water and cause corrosion, our molded case allows water to drain from the case and air flow to circulate which keeps blades in top notch condition between uses.
Perfect for Fresh or Saltwater – KastKing Spartacus fillet, processing and food prep knives are perfect for all fresh and saltwater applications or for use in the kitchen. These professional level knives will provide years of service and will quickly become your favorite tool for filleting fish, boning meat and processing any food.
8Cr14 Stainless-Steel Blades – Each of the new KastKing Spartacus knives feature the ultra-sharp, 8Cr14 Stainless-Steel blade for the ultimate in performance and durability. These blades have a high carbon content to retain their edge sharpness longer and a higher Chromium content to increase corrosion resistance.
Cerakote Ceramic Finish – To deliver the very best corrosion resistance of any knife on the market today, Spartacus knives are coated with Cerakote, ceramic finish. This high-temperature ceramic coating will withstand temperatures to 2000 degrees and provides the best corrosion resistance possible. Cerakote is used on high-end firearms and in the automotive industry to ensure a long-lasting finish.
Kraton G Polymer Handle – The highly UV resistant handles provide the ultimate in performance and durability. Kraton G Polymer performs at all temperatures and provides a comfortable and slip-resistant grip during cleaning and processing.
$234
This knife is incredible. It doesn't really matter, but the box it came in was extremely impressive. The blade is really sharp and cuts effortlessly. I've used "high end commercial" fillet knives to chop up several hundred pounds of Alaskan halibut and other fish, and this one slices just as well if not better. And at this cost! I have to admit that this handle is definitely too huge, even if my hands are a respectable size (size Xl in most gloves). It's probably perfect for a deckhand with thick rubber gloves, but for me as an avid angler and for everyday use at home, it's simply too big. The handle is made of incredibly tough, non-slip rubber with a texture that is almost silicone-like. Overall, I give it 5 stars. excellent knife.
4.3/5
Excellent knife for filleting larger fresh and salt-water fish alike, including tilapia, salmon, snapper, tuna, snapper, carp, eel, bass, catfish and cod
Softer blade steel is designed to bend without breaking, easily slicing through the body of a fish for the ideal fillet every time
9†fixed blade made of 420J2 stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and includes an ABS sheath with belt holster for safe storage
Soft textured, co-polymer rubber grip for a comfortable in-hand feel that won’t slip and neon-green accents for identifying in a marine environment
Keep handy in boats, tackle boxes, trucks, backpacks, on belts or in the kitchen
$234
You can't go wrong for $12. Blade length is 9 1/4 "long and flexible enough to filet and skin a 15-pound catfish in two steps. The handle has Kershaw etched on one side and an illegible mark with the number 1259 on the other. It is highly ergonomic, has a slightly sticky grip even when wet or oily, and is very well made. The 1" x 2 1/4" belt loop can hold a 2" buckle "belt easily and is fastened with a single rivet, allowing the sheath to pivot horizontally and provide the controlled removal of the blade with both hands. The sheath has an intriguing design element, which is why I say that. There is no complicated mechanism to fiddle with in order to attach or remove the knife from the sheath. If you choose to set the knife in the sheath (while on your belt) for easy removal while working, the molded hard plastic sheath has an internal knob that acts as a stop. Alternatively, you can apply a small amount of downward pressure to seat the knife about a half inch further into the sheath, which secures the knife very effectively. However, if you take up the combo from a table and separate the two as they jump apart due to the force the knob applies to attach the blade, it might be seen as suggestive. An inexpensive and practical equipment for any fishing trip.
4.2/5
Lithium Ion Cordless Fillet Knife
EVA Padded Storage Case
Wall Charger
$234
I have nothing but praise for this knife! I frequently catch rock fish (also known as rod cod or sea bass) off the coast of western Washington, and they have incredibly strong skin. Typically, I would clean two limits (14 fish) with the help of three sharpened 9" fillet knives, perhaps more if there were more people on the boat. It would take me around three minutes to fillet an 18" rockfish using a 9" fillet knife because I consider myself to be a reasonably skilled filleter. Even with Kevlar gloves, the Rapala would complete the task faster and with more safety. I just cleaned about 50 fish with the Rapala while there were 5 people on our boat. I finished it in just an hour, and the battery was still strong enough for me to clean another 30 rooms the next day. incredibly impressive Other electric fillet knives I've used before couldn't compare to this one. If you're going to do it, don't skimp; invest in a Rapala with a Lith/Ion battery to avoid getting caught in electrical cords.
4.2/5
NEVER A DULL MOMENT: Keep your knives sharp and ready. We’ve included a matching deluxe sharpening steel, so you’ll never need to worry about a dull knife.
VERSATILITY IN A FILLET SET: Flexible and loaded with cutting precision, the Wild Fish 2 piece Fish Fillet Set can do everything from cleaning fish, trimming meat, and preparing fruits and vegetables.
TWO GREAT KINVES: This Wild Fish knife set includes a 7 1/4 Inch fillet knife, 6-inch fillet knife, Each constructed with durable 420 stainless steel blades and composite handles.
$234
Daaaaaammmmn! wonderful set of knives I had previously purchased one set, and because it was so amazing, I bought three more. Two sets—one for my mountain chalet and the other for my home. They can be used in the kitchen on delicate vegetables and tender meat items, and they are incredibly thin and flexible for filleting small fish. I recently managed to extract 15 thin slices of Spam from a can, which is great because I love thin, crispy-cooked Spam. In this three-person home, it didn't even last ten minutes!
3.8/5
Quiet Long-Lasting Motor
18 Foot Power Cord
Advanced Air Flow Design
Blades: Stainless Steel.
Includes Adapters for 110V AC, 12V Post Clips & 12V Lighter Plug
Relaxed Grip Body
$234
helpful for cleaning up after a game. I've used it for cleaning my deer as well as for all of my ice fishing. Each time, it worked perfectly. And with the second blades, I've used one for frying and the other for cleaning or processing my game. I can use it in the kitchen or the field thanks to the various plug-ins. It consistently works. The only drawback I can think of is that because they offer you so much rope, closing the case again does require some effort. But it also helps if a plug is far away.
A fillet knife should be sharp enough to easily cut through fish skin and flesh without tearing or sawing. The blade should be thin and flexible to allow for precision slicing. A sharp fillet knife will make cleaning and preparing fish much easier and more enjoyable.
A filet knife should be flexible in order to easily maneuver around the bones and sinews of fish. A stiffer blade would be more likely to tear the flesh of the fish.
Most people believe that knives should point up when stored in a drawer. This is because if the knives point down, then the blades are more likely to become dull. Additionally, if the knives point down, it is more difficult to grab the handle of the knife, which can be dangerous.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. Some people prefer to sharpen their fish fillet knives at a more acute angle for precision cutting, while others prefer a shallower angle for a more durable edge. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to experiment with different angles to find what works best for them.
The two most common knives used in fish are the boning knife and the fillet knife.
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