Favorite Knives - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 07-31-2018, 01:29 PM

About favorite filleting knives, I don't know. I still use a basic Edge World that I bought at Squidco. It's easy to sharpen after each use, and I think sharpness counts for a lot.

For chopping Sea Monsters on the snout, maybe something with a heavy meat-cleaver-like kukri blade might help. Blunt downward force and the shape of the blade tends to draw the point of impact toward the knife until it's cut in two. I'm waiting for this one to be delivered on Friday:

Other than Sea Monster head-chopping and the next Zombie Apocalypse, I'm not quite sure what else to do with it. Maybe a bad-ass photo prop? Cutting whale blubber into blocks? Might be good for pirates who want to rape, pillage and plunder.

It came to me for almost nothing with an Ebay auction snipe in the last few seconds. I was enjoying a cold beer on a hot day.

Lucky again! More useless clutter, yay!

GTboosted · 07-31-2018, 01:58 PM

I will try to punch thru the seam next time. Looks like it's worth a try...once the halibut is on the game clip of course!

Idk about the no suffering. The last halibut I got jumped out of the kayak 20 minutes after it was bled. (Fell on the floor, not water)

I have a cheap fillet knife and that's on my next to upgrade list. I sharpen it but it loses its edge fast. Maybe a bubba blade will suit me good.

Mr. NiceGuy · 07-31-2018, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTboosted

I will try to punch thru the seam next time. Looks like it's worth a try...once the halibut is on the game clip of course!

I learned that technique from this video when I was surfing around to learn tips and tricks for filleting a halibut:

https://youtu.be/yviDaE5FO8Y

Some of the best halibut fillet work I've seen to date is by that guy with the cold hot dogs ... ful-rac. In that department he is a meticulous artist.

Here's one of the Bubba Blade fillet knives. Looks interesting:
https://www.amazon.com/Bubba-Blade-N...h+fillet+knife

I checked Ebay and other places. They all seem to be just about $51-55, on the nose. They seem to have their franchise locked up pretty tight. Blade hardness is very high and they have a coating that allegedly makes them more slick and slippery for smooth cutting.

More details from the manufacturer:
https://www.bubbablade.com/collectio...x-fillet-knife

07-31-2018, 01:29 PM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	About favorite filleting knives, I don't know. I still use a basic Edge World that I bought at Squidco. It's easy to sharpen after each use, and I think sharpness counts for a lot. For chopping Sea Monsters on the snout, maybe something with a heavy meat-cleaver-like kukri blade might help. Blunt downward force and the shape of the blade tends to draw the point of impact toward the knife until it's cut in two. I'm waiting for this one to be delivered on Friday: Other than Sea Monster head-chopping and the next Zombie Apocalypse, I'm not quite sure what else to do with it. Maybe a bad-ass photo prop? Cutting whale blubber into blocks? Might be good for pirates who want to rape, pillage and plunder. It came to me for almost nothing with an Ebay auction snipe in the last few seconds. I was enjoying a cold beer on a hot day. Lucky again! More useless clutter, yay! __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 07-31-2018 at 04:24 PM.

07-31-2018, 01:58 PM	#2
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	I will try to punch thru the seam next time. Looks like it's worth a try...once the halibut is on the game clip of course! Idk about the no suffering. The last halibut I got jumped out of the kayak 20 minutes after it was bled. (Fell on the floor, not water) I have a cheap fillet knife and that's on my next to upgrade list. I sharpen it but it loses its edge fast. Maybe a bubba blade will suit me good. __________________ -Beto