Filet Knifes

[HotToddyTipUp]

Looking to get a new knife, what do you guys use and like?

[dishman]

Wusthof 4622 7" or Wusthof Silver Point 7" for a less expensive knife.

Not so sure about Electrics fillet knives. I have an American Angler that works great for Walleyes, Pike and Slabs, but its all I've every used so I'm not sure if its the best electric?

[prov1900]

Browning makes some reasonably priced 'manual' filet knives. American Angler and Mister Twister both make quality electrics. I own the Browning (Cork handle) and both aforementioned electrics. Never had a problem with any of them, although between the two electrics the Mister Twister is really smooth running, but the blades are a lot more flexible with the American Angler. Go figure.

[Traxxx]

Rapala cordless electric. Once you get used to the electric, it'll be hard to go back.

[Brad B]

I just use the good old rapala knifes. 4 inch for bluegills and crappies. 6 inch for everything else unless I am doing fine cuts then I go back to the 4 inch. I do also use my cutco fisherman every so often.

[FWA]

I bought a Northwoods fillet knife over the weekend from the booth with the seasoning and dip. It's a Leech Lake copy. Just need to catch some fish so I can try it...

[dfeste]

I use a Rapala electric connected to a flasher battery for filleting. They have a variety of blade lengths up to 9 inces so it even works for lake trout and salmon in the summer. I have a couple of Wusthoff fixed blade knives that I like for my skinning and boning knives.

The electric really is the only way to go for the filleting jobs because they take the tough cutting away from your good knife and it stays sharp. The blades on the Rapala electrics are ten bucks or less so I just buy new ones every year.

[BehindtheHead]

i have a leech lake manual knife. they say it should never go dull but thats not true. after 3 or 4 years it was dull, i starpened it on the steel and its good as new.

i have a mr. twister electric. works good. gets to hot to hold onto after a good mess of sunfish though.

i had a rapala electric, plug in, not cordless. i got it just before a trip up north. cleaned fish the first day fine. the second day i got half ways through the mess of fish and it quit. i had to finish the trip with a crappy knife someone left in the cleaning shack. i returned it and got the mr. twister knife.

[yoppdk]

I've used Rapala for years but finally got tired of having to sharpen with each use. When in Ely for a trip I asked a local merchant/guide for his recommendation ... he suggested a Imperial Schrade 167UHCP Schrade Uncle Henry Filet Knife. Wife bought it for my birthday and I love it. Stays sharp longer and a bit stiffer, except the point (inch or so) which has more flex. Without a doubt a superior knife, in my opinion. I found them online for much less than we paid in Ely ($45) and ended up buying a couple more for friends gifts ... well worth a look.

[harvey lee]

I have a Cutco Fillet fisherman and have had it for about 5 years now. I use it for cutting up deer and filleting fish.

I could go on and on about what they all offer and I doubt I will ever need another filet knife.

They are that good.

[MinnGuy]

I've used a corded Rapala for years. Works great, even used to cut the pink foam insulation when building my wheelhouse.

[Hardyboy]

I have a leech lake knife and its hands down the best fillet knife ive ever owned. Stays razor sharp thru more fish because of the double sided sharpening. Im not gonna lie they are not cheap but like my dad always told me you wont be dissapointed with quality son. I would reccomend it to anyone.

[chasin_walter20]

Just picked up a new fillet knife made by Buck knives. The new anti-slip grip should make a nice addition to the 'manual' set. Still use the Mr. Twister electric for all the hard work.

[minnbowhunter]

I have a leech lake knife and its hands down the best fillet knife ive ever owned. Stays razor sharp thru more fish because of the double sided sharpening. Im not gonna lie they are not cheap but like my dad always told me you wont be dissapointed with quality son. I would reccomend it to anyone.

X2

[TonkaBass]

Im also a fan of the UNcle Henry Schrade. They stopped making them because they went out of business, but hands down my fav. Stays sharp for a longgggggggg time!

[groundraker]

Cutco all the way

[leakywaders]

where do you guys get your cutco knives?

[harvey lee]

You can go online and purchase one direct from Cutco.

These knives have a Forever warranty. Not a lifetime but a forever. You can purchase one and hand it down to others and the warranty still carries to the next owner.

if you ever break the knife, Cutco will replace it I broke one of my Cutco kitchen knives once doing something I should not have been doing and broke off the top of the knife. I called the company, they said send it in and we will ,replace it no questions asked.

They also will sharpen ones knives for free forever.

The handles fits the hand nicely.

I believe the knife selld for about $80 shipped to you and it is worth every penny.

I have never heard anyone say they did not like thier Cutco knives. We had a complete set of them in our kitchen.

many times when I am at some different shows, there will be a Cutco rep there selling the knives. They seem to always be coming out with another new knife for something.

[Marcus Taplin]

X3 Best Knife on the market!

[Ice_hunter]

I spend my summers fishing in Alaska and the best filet knife I have found is made by cutco the blade is beyond sharp holds an edge forever and has a lifetime warranty. The original cost is high but it will be the last knife you buy.