Filet knife recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Lundawg · 08-02-2020, 12:50 PM

Looking for new filet knife recommendations? Something that won’t break the bank but will hold an edge any suggestions?

StrikerMC · 08-02-2020, 02:33 PM

The mustad knife is cheap and keeps an edge: https://amzn.to/30n72FG

I used the Tsunami 6" but they discontinued that. Rapala also has some nice looking knives on Amazon, but I've never used them (yet). Just get a good sharpening rod or whetsone and don't put your knives in the dishwasher and you'll be good, even with a Wal-Mart knife

FullFlavorPike · 08-02-2020, 03:44 PM

The 10" breaking knife from squidco works alright. It's cheap and sturdy.

Victorinox commerical style kitchenware is always a safe bet.

Edge will only "hold" if you know how to put a good edge on it in the first place.

FISH11 · 08-02-2020, 03:45 PM

I use a Bubba Blade 7" flex blade. Wal-Mart carrys it and it comes with a sheath. Bought cheaper one before, but they don't come close and ended paying more in the long run. They are like $47-$50. Bubba Blade also makes one now that has interchangeable blades, for a bit more $.

JohnMckroidJr · 08-03-2020, 12:39 PM

When I worked as a deckhand 40 years ago, a 10" Forshner was the knife of choice. Forshner was bought out by Victorinox, but the knife was so popular, they still sell it today.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/vic.../35347538.html

fishnfoool · 08-03-2020, 01:21 PM

I own 2 of the forshner/victorinox 10inch breaking knives. Excellent knives. They are very reasonably priced. Shop around

NICKWORN · 08-03-2020, 01:49 PM

I saw Chris using these AFTCO knifes and my Bubba's tip broke (sounds weird), so i figured you cant go wrong with German steal. $85 shipped.

08-02-2020, 12:50 PM	#1
Lundawg Junior Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 4	Filet knife recommendations Looking for new filet knife recommendations? Something that won’t break the bank but will hold an edge any suggestions?

08-02-2020, 03:45 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	I use a Bubba Blade 7" flex blade. Wal-Mart carrys it and it comes with a sheath. Bought cheaper one before, but they don't come close and ended paying more in the long run. They are like $47-$50. Bubba Blade also makes one now that has interchangeable blades, for a bit more $. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-03-2020, 12:39 PM	#5
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,863	When I worked as a deckhand 40 years ago, a 10" Forshner was the knife of choice. Forshner was bought out by Victorinox, but the knife was so popular, they still sell it today. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/vic.../35347538.html Last edited by JohnMckroidJr; 08-04-2020 at 04:50 PM.

08-02-2020, 02:33 PM	#2
StrikerMC Instagram:@nomad.waterman Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Newport Coast Posts: 60	The mustad knife is cheap and keeps an edge: https://amzn.to/30n72FG I used the Tsunami 6" but they discontinued that. Rapala also has some nice looking knives on Amazon, but I've never used them (yet). Just get a good sharpening rod or whetsone and don't put your knives in the dishwasher and you'll be good, even with a Wal-Mart knife

08-02-2020, 03:44 PM	#3
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	The 10" breaking knife from squidco works alright. It's cheap and sturdy. Victorinox commerical style kitchenware is always a safe bet. Edge will only "hold" if you know how to put a good edge on it in the first place.

08-03-2020, 01:21 PM	#6
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 298	I own 2 of the forshner/victorinox 10inch breaking knives. Excellent knives. They are very reasonably priced. Shop around