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Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« on: November 29, 2024, 08:38:15 PM »
Looking to find one for a Christmas present. Any ideas?
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2024, 08:53:55 PM »
I have been using Rapala fillet knives for 45 years and have always been happy with them.  rapala.com

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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2024, 09:04:36 PM »
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2024, 09:06:33 PM »
I have probably 6-7 of the Rapala knives all of which belonged to my grandfather. They’re all well used and effective. I have a Bubba blade 9” fillet knife and it’s awesome. My buddy bought a super nice one in Minnesota on our boundary waters trip. I’ll see if I can get the name of the knife maker he got it from. It’s art.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2024, 09:30:30 PM »
Depends on what he's cutting I suppose. I had a Cutco one for years that was OK, but too soft/limber. I've got a couple Victorinox knives that I really like now, different knives foe different purposes. A good worksharp sharpener and I keep them factory sharp.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2024, 09:47:26 PM »
Rapala.  :tup:
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2024, 11:22:14 PM »
I'll second the bubba knives, I've gotten a 7 and 9 inch as gifts and use the 7 a ton, especially for breaking down deer/elk and trimming silver skin. I have had a rappala forever and it's fine, great for the price, but the bubba's always get used now. If you're looking for something a little nicer as a gift, go with the bubba. If lower cost is a priority, rapalas are great.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2024, 12:56:12 AM »
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2024, 03:33:33 AM »
Victorinox 40634
10" for me.
Stiffer blade then the whimpy fillet knives.
I keep mine razor sharp and it is a fish filleting machine.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2024, 05:56:28 AM »
Kershaw
Owned it for 30 years
I’ve hit it with the steel a few times
Never had to sharpen it
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2024, 06:39:03 AM »
Kinda depends on use.
But you can't go wrong with victorinox, Dexter, or Knives of Alaska.
At least an 8" blade.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2024, 07:39:32 AM »
Rapala.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2024, 08:16:07 AM »
Some of the showier display  knives which would be more apt for Christmas gifts are sometimes a bit stiffer than the practical ones which tend to be more flexible.  Watch the blade material if thinking saltwater use.     Lots of good ones to choose from. Knives are awesome Christmas gifts.   
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2024, 08:29:41 AM »
No longer produced, Coleman Western was the best general purpose. I have a set (6", 9" & 12") that I've been using for over 25 years.
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Re: Good General Purpose Fillet Knife.
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2024, 08:33:17 AM »
I roll with Kershaw.
Fillet probably 50 salmon a year and sharpen it maybe twice a year.
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