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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.

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

bman wrote: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

GET YA A ELECTRIC FILLET KNIFE, THEY DO THE JOB IN ABOUT 1/2 THE TIME.
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bman wrote: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.

Dexter X 4

Dexter Russel or Forschner

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

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

I love my folding Opinel my dad gave to me.

sundown wrote: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.

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