Fillet Knife As Groomsman Gift - Help

[Ebiz]

I'm getting married in two weeks and am thinking about giving the groomsman engraved fillet knives. Question is what would be a good brand/model and where would I get them? I've always just owned the plain jane rapala knives and am looking for something a bit nicer/higher quality. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[rmrakt]

I received a Leech Lake fillet knife when I was a best man 7 years ago.....great gift, great knife!

[mamohr686]

Leach lake custom fillet knives are the best you can find. They run about $70 if I remember right. I've seen them at scheels in fargo and st. cloud I think you may be able to find them at reed's also (free shipping). Buck makes an excelent knife for about $40 to $50 also, good steel but not as sharp and doesn't have the custom handle like the leach lake knife.

[deepportage01]

my brother gave me a fillet knife for a weding gift I dont know the name brand but it has what looks to be a W on the handel i know he spent 80 bucks on it and it was the best gift we got in my mind at least i think he got it at a knife shop in maple wood mall the knife is german made with a black handel and it is the best knife in the world it stays sharp even though a batch of perch sorry i cant tell you more

[MNice]

Can I be in your wedding??

Congrats and enjoy every minute!!

[mtreno]

ya i had one of those same german knifes with the W. got it at the knife shop that used to be in southdale years ago. when it was stolen i was very upset. few years back i got one of the leach lake knifes - the double sided tip is great. seems to hold a good edge. i would go with the leach knife should be easier to find

[TSCTSC]

What about the cordless electric fillet knives??

[deepportage01]

an engraved electric knife?

it would be one of a kind thats for sure

[ChuckN]

My brother also gave me a Leech Lake knife as a groomsman gift. I love it!

[The_Duckslayer]

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What about the cordless electric fillet knives??

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I am with you TSCTSC. I bought one a few years back and now no matter how good the manual fillet knife was you gave me I would get the electric one out. I have a Rapalla one that runs on 12VDC and has a power supply that comes with it to plug into the house. Makes cleaning fish a much faster job! You could put a engraved plate on the case of it as well. Have a good one and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[gunflint]

The 'W" knife is probably a Wusthof. I have one and it is a great knife.

[iffwalleyes]

Leech Lakes are awesome. They make a great gift if they are in the price range you are looking at.

[let it snow]

Mrs. Let It Snow, the fish cleaner in the family, owns 3 Leech Lakes - one was a gift, one she inherited when her Dad passed away and one she inherited when a great friend passed away. She must have 15 fillet knives (12 Rapalas of various sizes) and she ALWAYS goes back to those 3 Leech Lakes now. Me? I can hurt myself w/ a Leatherman and she doesn't let me (nor her brother) near the day's catch, whether it be walleyes, northerns (no bones!) or crappies. She was a "dock boy" for 19 years and knows her way around a fillet. Leech Lakes. Nuf said.

Great gift - need a groomsman?? The wife is always looking for new steel!

Let It Snow

[HaywardBound]

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Mrs. Let It Snow, the fish cleaner in the family, owns 3 Leech Lakes - ...... She was a "dock boy" for 19 years and knows her way around a fillet. ....

Let It Snow

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Your a lucky guy! If my better half could (or would) clean fish I'd bring some home, plus I would get the 'green light' to go fishing more often if I was bringing home a meal!

Now go get some fish, and call me when dinner is ready!

[tunrevir]

I agree with the Leech Lake Knives. I got one as a gift and bought a second for the cabin. The first knife was engraved with "especially made for tunrevir" on one side and had a small walleye and the year on the other side. A keepsake that I will always cherish!

Tunrevir~

[Jim Almquist]

I have a leech lake knive and it is the only knife I will fillet with. I also had mine engraved like tunrevir at the sport show but I bet if you contact the company they would engrave them with all your groomsmens name and that it was for your special day.

[The Grebe]

Fillet knives, huh? Keep em away from the Jack Daniels at the reception!

[senkoskipper]

I DONT...I'D RATHER HAVE A RAMBO III KNIFE

[BLACKJACK]

let is snow - shes a keeper!!!!!

[CodyDawg]

I have 2 Leech Lake knives and one Henschel Handcrafted knife and the Henschel is much better. No comparison. He is out of Alexandria.

[WadeSt]

Where can one find a Leech Lake or Henschel filet knife???

[Jim Almquist]

Reeds has the Leech lake knives and jayknives.com has the Henschel. It is about $90.00 fot the Leech and about $70.00 for the Henschel.

[tunrevir]

Wow! it sounds like those Leech Lake knives might be worth something some day. I bought mine at the sports show for 74 bucks a couple years back. The best part about that is that if you use the knife like it was intended, you only need to sharpen it once a year. If you bring it to the sports show they will sharpen and polish it to new for a couple bucks! That is a big bonus too!

Tunrevir~

[deepportage01]

Do you know if they ever have a sale on them. man that sound to good to be true just having a company that will stand behind there product like that is realy cool.I might pick on up if there is ever a sale. thanks

[CodyDawg]

I am not sure I should post Henschel's number on here, but one could look it up easy enough...look in Alexandria, MN. The nice thing about a Henschel is that he will give you different options on grades of steel. He really knows his stuff, I have toured his facility and it is amazing.