Filet knives

[Bullet]

I am seeking some advice on filet knives. I own 3 different knives & am not pleased with any of them. Two were gifts, a Rapala & a Henckels, which is really not a filet knife at all. I did purchase a Gerber b/c I have a pocket knife that sharpens up very well and holds its edge. This is not true with the Gerber filet knife. Maybe b/c it's stainless and the pocket knife is tool steel.
Anyway, I would like to have a stainless steel filet knife that sharpens up nicely and holds its edge without spending a small fortune. Anyone know of anything that meets this criteria? Thanks.

[bman]

I buy Dexter-Russell brand knives- the ones with white plastic handles.

I have an 8' fillet knife and a similar Serrated fillet knife.
Those are perfect for Reds, grouper and other similar big fish.
The serrated blade cuts through heavy scales, skin and bone.

Then I have a 7" very flexible fillet knife I use for trout and freshwater fish.

You can get them at Angie's Marine Supply in Panacea.
They run from $10 to $20 each

[Gulf Coast]

I buy Dexter-Russell brand knives- the ones with white plastic handles.

I have an 8' fillet knife and a similar Serrated fillet knife.
Those are perfect for Reds, grouper and other similar big fish.
The serrated blade cuts through heavy scales, skin and bone.

Then I have a 7" very flexible fillet knife I use for trout and freshwater fish.

You can get them at Angie's Marine Supply in Panacea.
They run from $10 to $20 each

What he said

[FUTCHCAIRO]

GET YA A ELECTRIC FILLET KNIFE, THEY DO THE JOB IN ABOUT 1/2 THE TIME.
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SEMPER
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[red_yakker]

I buy Dexter-Russell brand knives- the ones with white plastic handles.

The blades are very thin, so they stay sharp, and they are just flexible enough without being too flexible.
By far thest I've used.

[silverking]

Dexter X 4

[Atticus]

Dexter Russel or Forschner

[Barhopr]

Just to be a contrarian: Forschner Cimeter 10" Not so good for cleaning bream but does a wonderful job on wide/broad body fish.

[sundown]

What do you all use to sharpen those D Russels ? They're made of tough steel.......

[Hit-n-Miss]

I love my folding Opinel my dad gave to me.

[Tom Keels]

What do you all use to sharpen those D Russels ? They're made of tough steel.......

I get mine professionally sharpened once a year. Between uses I use a 3 dollar hand sharpener with a hand guard which is what the professional sharpener reccommended.

[CairoTrout]

Bring them to me! I have a an awesome sharperner and yes Dexter is by far the best!