Good Fillet Knife's?

[dberl09]

Looking for a new all around knife. I usually use Rapala's J Martt.... in the different sizes for different fish, but i know there's better out there. Anyone have any suggestions?

[deadeye]

I know reeds sells those Leech Lake knives. A little spendy but they last forever and its made in Minnesota.

[Hafnutz]

Leech Lake x2

[lovebigbluegills]

Looking for an electric? Or a regular knife?

[dberl09]

Deffinetly regular, not a big fan of the electric, seem to waste meat. Or i just need more practice.

[crothmeier]

I've had good luck with the rapala knives, as well as Schrade.

[Big Buck Buster]

I like my J.Marttiini's made by Rapala. I have in two different sizes and flexibility.

[let it snow]

Leech Lake....

[Big Buck Buster]

Just looked at those Leech lake knives. WOW, they are expensive.

[thedeadsea]

Old Timer by Schrade. The best knife I have ever had and I have never sharpened it yet. They have a green hard rubber handle and a black nylon case. About $20 but you can find them on the internet for quite a bit less.

[Wookiee]

They are really good knives though.

[dberl09]

As did I. Wow, but i guess you pay for what you get. Very interested now. I really like it that their hand made in minnesota!

[JimBuck]

Just got a Wusthof for Christmas this year. Love it. Just enough flex, great construction and feel.

[Jim Uran]

raps work just fine. I used mine for everything from gutting deer to filetting crappies. Resharpens easy enough, and hey, I bought it in Minnesota.

[walleye 4 me]

Deffinetly regular, not a big fan of the electric, seem to waste meat. Or i just need more practice.

Just the opposite for me. Everytime I use a regular knife I butcher the fish. But I learned how to clean fish with an electric so that's what I'm used to. I have had a Mister Twister electric knive for about 6 years now. Still on the original blades and it was only about 25-30 bucks. Only thing I don't like is the cord is kinda short.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

Leech Lake...I treated myself to one three years ago. Took it to Canada...now 3 other guys have them.

It is a once in a lifetime gift to yourself...you deserve it.

[Chode2235]

The leech lakes are awesome knives. I got one for a buddy, and he loves it. Beautiful keepsakes with utility.

But.

I personally have a Wusthof knife, and love that one too. They keep a really great edge, and have a great flex and strength.

Much cheaper than the leech lake knives, and in many ways superior.

[Wookiee]

What size wusthofs are you guys using the ones I am finding are more than the leech lake knife.

[JimBuck]

What size wusthofs are you guys using the ones I am finding are more than the leech lake knife.

I've got the 7". I've always used this size so I stick with it.

[zamboni]

Deffinetly regular, not a big fan of the electric, seem to waste meat. Or i just need more practice.

Get the hang of it, and you will never go back to a manual knife

[lovebigbluegills]

I love my electric...and like zamboni said once you get used to it, you'll never go back

[spotchecker]

Agreed.

[snoozebutton]

Originally Posted By: dberl09

Deffinetly regular, not a big fan of the electric, seem to waste meat. Or i just need more practice.

Get the hang of it, and you will never go back to a manual knife

My father in law used one and he didn't waste much meat at all and he could clean 3 fish to my one. I always wanted to get one, just never got around to it.

[skolfoppa]

Wusthof Grand Prix II is the best blade I've ever used. I even started using it to trim venison.

[tweedlap]

One more Huge vote for an Electric.

As said; after using it a few times, you won't waste any meat and they are a lot quicker. IHO

Tweed