What knife do YOU use?

[monkeee2002]

OK, Filet knives. I know many of you do the C&R thing, almost exclusively.
I C&R the dinks, and the monsters, but I wanna gnaw on the "average sized" ones.
Tell me what filet knife you use & why it's awesome!


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[hooknhunter]

I use the Cutco fisherman's solution. Mainly because my wife spent big bucks for it. It works well and holds an edge for a long time (relative to everything else I've tried). It's certainly isn't the perfect knife because it still gets dull after a while. I still would like to try an electric (something I haven't done yet). Out of the non-electrics I've tried, which is quite a few, the Cutco is the best.
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[chrome_junky]

i use a gerber with a gator grip handle. i can fillet about 30 good size craappie before i have to touch it up.
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[jabink89]

+1 on the gerber......thats what I use. I plan on getting the 14 inch buck fillet knife here shortly though mostly because all of my hunting knives are buck and they are great.
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[hooknhunter]

Buck does make some great knives. My best hunting knife is a buck that I found. Holds an edge 3-4x longer than any other knife I have.
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[monkeee2002]

[quote hooknhunter]I use the Cutco fisherman's solution. Mainly because my wife spent big bucks for it. It works well and holds an edge for a long time (relative to everything else I've tried). It's certainly isn't the perfect knife because it still gets dull after a while. I still would like to try an electric (something I haven't done yet). Out of the non-electrics I've tried, which is quite a few, the Cutco is the best.[/quote]

I don't spend enough time cleaning fish to justify spending a ton on an "uber" knife, and really don't need an electric one (yet). I know you "get what you pay for", and cutco makes awesome stuff!


[quote chrome_junky]i use a gerber with a gator grip handle. i can fillet about 30 good size craappie before i have to touch it up.[/quote]

Nice! I like Gerbers. How "flexy" is the blade?


[quote jabink89]+1 on the gerber......thats what I use. I plan on getting the 14 inch buck fillet knife here shortly though mostly because all of my hunting knives are buck and they are great.[/quote]

Yeah, I was thinking that too- about the Buck knives. But I've been seeing reviews on their knives lately that indicate a decline in their quality.

I currently have [url "http://www.amazon.com/Berkley-6-Inch-Fillet-Knife-Sheath/dp/B005WII606/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1343782353&sr=1-3&keywords=fillet+knife"]this[/url] Berkley 6", but it's not nearly as flexible as a fillet knife should be, and doesn't hold an edge for long. So I'm looking for something new, LoL!



Any more suggestions?
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[lucabrasi]

I have a folding Buck that is pretty nice and handy.

I won't post the link but the Leech Lake Knife is something to behold I have not broke down and got one of these yet as I don't fillet enough to do so but my next trip where I plan on getting lots of fish to fillet I will get this (instead of a new rod or reel??). I watched a guy in a fish cleaning shed make short work with one on a pile of bluegill and crappie that amazed me.
You can get them also at Reeds sporting goods. If you are ever near one of their stores and want to see something amazing go to one and their fishing department will make you feel 12 again.
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[brdchsr]

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I use the Rapala fillet knife that stores itself in the cutting board that came with the knife. The board has a clip for holding the fish while you fillet it. I have used the same knife for years. Just need to keep honing it up after a batch of perch.
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[prvrt]

I use a Buck filllet knife. Had it for years now. Same with my hunting knife. And they are made here in Idaho.
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[forgiven]

Mr. Twister Phiranna. Works like a dream on panfish & trout. Havent tried it on salmon or steelhead yet.
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[lucabrasi]

[quote prvrt]I use a Buck filllet knife. Had it for years now. Same with my hunting knife. And they are made here in Idaho.[/quote]

I had no clue their office or anything was in Idaho. That wins me over when in the market again. I was curious and did a search and came up with this page. I didn't doubt you per say but so much is pseudo here with an office anymore and assembled/made/etc. elsewhere I checked it out.

[url "http://blog.lazerdesigns.com/2012/03/where-are-buck-knives-made-china-usa/"]http://blog.lazerdesigns.com/2012/03/where-are-buck-knives-made-china-usa/[/url]

I do still think if you want a nice knife the Leech Lake would be hard to beat.
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[Kodiak1]

I have both a Buck and a Cutco, and like both. However, when compared to each other, the Cutco kicks butt. It is truly an amazing knife, and so well thought out with an adjustable blade, fish holder, sharpener, line cutter, etc. It holds an edge for a long time. Mike
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[Bob55]

Last summer Snake River in Pocatello had some Weston brand electrics on sale...can't remember how much, under $20, and I bought one. To look at it you'd think you could do better with a chain saw, but it worked so well I got my son one for his birthday. The only thing I didn't like was the coiled up power cord. I'd get a 3 or 4 foot extention cord and plug in so you're not fighting with the wall socket..Bob
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[Duck-Slayer]

i'm an electric fillet guy all the way, love the one I have, think its the one from walmart, got it from my mom about 10 years ago and it still rocks, just bought a new set of blades for it last year, I can fillet about 65 perch in a hour, deboned and packaged...
Matt
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