Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 29, 2024, 08:38:15 PM
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 29, 2024, 09:30:30 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 29, 2024, 09:47:26 PM
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Post by: Platensek-po on November 30, 2024, 12:56:12 AM
Post by: 2MANY on November 30, 2024, 03:33:33 AM
10" for me.
Stiffer blade then the whimpy fillet knives.
I keep mine razor sharp and it is a fish filleting machine.
Post by: jeffro on November 30, 2024, 05:56:28 AM
Owned it for 30 years
I’ve hit it with the steel a few times
Never had to sharpen it
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 30, 2024, 06:39:03 AM
But you can't go wrong with victorinox, Dexter, or Knives of Alaska.
At least an 8" blade.
Post by: Tenkara on November 30, 2024, 07:39:32 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 30, 2024, 08:16:07 AM
Post by: wadu1 on November 30, 2024, 08:29:41 AM
Post by: Webfoot on November 30, 2024, 08:33:17 AM
Fillet probably 50 salmon a year and sharpen it maybe twice a year.
Post by: LDennis24 on November 30, 2024, 09:09:39 AM
Post by: screedler on November 30, 2024, 11:59:54 AM
Post by: CastleRocker on November 30, 2024, 12:58:03 PM
Victorinox. Use it to butcher deer too, got a semi stiff and a flexible model they both work very well
That's exactly what I use. I sharpen them with a mill *censored* file. Sounds crude, but it works well. Have an old Normark (bought out by Fiskars in the '80's), that works well too.
Post by: timberhunter on November 30, 2024, 04:29:06 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 30, 2024, 04:45:49 PM
Post by: brokentrail on November 30, 2024, 07:49:41 PM
You guys that are all talking about 20+ yr old Rapala knives. Are they the same steel these days? I just use my trust hunting and fishing club ones as I don't do a whole lot of filletting. I cook the whole fish alot of times.
I have no idea if the steel has changed or not.
Post by: Reidus on November 30, 2024, 07:54:23 PM
Mora/frost
Vixtorinox
Dexter
If you want something nicer look at 3 dog knives fisher or north arm knives kermode fillet knife.
https://www.northernknives.com/online-store/3DK-Fisher-8-Fillet-Knife-Orange-G-10-p136102243
https://northarmknives.com/product-category/kitchen-knives/
Post by: CP on December 01, 2024, 07:09:50 AM
For economical
Mora/frost
Vixtorinox
Dexter
If you want something nicer look at 3 dog knives fisher or north arm knives kermode fillet knife.
https://www.northernknives.com/online-store/3DK-Fisher-8-Fillet-Knife-Orange-G-10-p136102243
https://northarmknives.com/product-category/kitchen-knives/
I was gifted a 3DK Fisher a few years back and it has been a solid knife. Edge retention is fantastic. Pricey, more than I would spend on a knife for myself but it was a great gift.
https://www.3dogknife.com/shop-1?Category=The%2520Fisher
Post by: jackelope on December 01, 2024, 07:48:43 AM
You guys that are all talking about 20+ yr old Rapala knives. Are they the same steel these days? I just use my trust hunting and fishing club ones as I don't do a whole lot of filletting. I cook the whole fish alot of times.
According to the internet it’s the same. And it’s just “European stainless steel”. I did some googling. Found this comment in a forum from 9 years ago. It rings true with me because my grandfather didn’t care as long as it was sharp.
“I bet no one knows, because, because, back then, no one cared. It wasn't a selling point, nor did the internet exist to promote the steel-of-the-week mentality.”
Post by: CP on December 01, 2024, 08:33:15 AM
You guys that are all talking about 20+ yr old Rapala knives. Are they the same steel these days? I just use my trust hunting and fishing club ones as I don't do a whole lot of filletting. I cook the whole fish alot of times.
According to the internet it’s the same. And it’s just “European stainless steel”. I did some googling. Found this comment in a forum from 9 years ago. It rings true with me because my grandfather didn’t care as long as it was sharp.
“I bet no one knows, because, because, back then, no one cared. It wasn't a selling point, nor did the internet exist to promote the steel-of-the-week mentality.”
Back in the day you really only had 2 choices in steel;
“High carbon” – took a great edge and held it but it would rust.
“Stainless” – not so great edge retention but it didn’t rust.
I would expect that all knife makers have kept up with the vast improvements that have been made in metallurgy over the past few decades. If not, they won’t stay in business.
Post by: jackelope on December 01, 2024, 08:37:15 AM
You guys that are all talking about 20+ yr old Rapala knives. Are they the same steel these days? I just use my trust hunting and fishing club ones as I don't do a whole lot of filletting. I cook the whole fish alot of times.
According to the internet it’s the same. And it’s just “European stainless steel”. I did some googling. Found this comment in a forum from 9 years ago. It rings true with me because my grandfather didn’t care as long as it was sharp.
“I bet no one knows, because, because, back then, no one cared. It wasn't a selling point, nor did the internet exist to promote the steel-of-the-week mentality.”
Back in the day you really only had 2 choices in steel;
“High carbon” – took a great edge and held it but it would rust.
“Stainless” – not so great edge retention but it didn’t rust.
I would expect that all knife makers have kept up with the vast improvements that have been made in metallurgy over the past few decades. If not, they won’t stay in business.
Agreed. That comment was made roughly a decade ago too.
Post by: hunter399 on December 01, 2024, 08:51:12 AM
Or if you have a work sharp,or can keep it sharp.
I used it on a deer ,and some stuff. I think my wife used it.
Now it's dull, sharpness did last very well for about a year.
I'd recommend if you need something to beat up,throw in boat or tackle box. Beater to beat the life out of it.
Keep your receipt, exchange for a new one every 90 days ... 😂
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Fillet-Knife-6/188892796?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa&cn=FY25-ENTP-PMAX_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_entp_e_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222298188892796_0000000000_21835691471&wl0=&wl1=x&wl2=m&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=9033778&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=188892796&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr7C6BhDRARIsAOUKifgK3SgVvgE2q1ZLDOt0X9Tu94LnXy_5DN5xqRmYj4fNsLjNbWzFf0AaAg1KEALw_wcB
Post by: Huckleberry on December 01, 2024, 09:07:05 AM
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Post by: jackelope on December 01, 2024, 09:26:30 AM
https://rapidriverknifeworks.com/products/folding-fillet?variant=44786993037443
Post by: elkrack on December 07, 2024, 11:50:55 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 07, 2024, 01:39:30 PM
Ended up getting him one of these at the outlet mall in Marysville on a very big discount. It’s more of a kitchen knife, but that’s what he’ll use it for, he does lots of smoking/ sous vide.