Kitchen
Dexter-Russell Fillet Knives
Reliable fish cutters
This is the nicest filleting knife I've ever owned. It does not rust, does not dull easily, is easy to sharpen, and the handle is sanitary, comfortable, and good in cold conditions. Most importantly, the blade is flexible, thin and the shape is just right for filleting. I've used mine for about 7-8 years. It came razor-sharp from the factory and stays sharp for a good deal of time. These days, I usually sharpen it a little bit before every use. Just a couple of laps on a 220 grit Japanese waterstone does the trick. There are plenty of fancy fillet knives you can get, but this one is not particularly expensive and it's the brand I see most commercial fishermen use. There's also a plastic scabbard you can buy. Dexter's filleting knives come in a few varieties of size/length, etc. There's the 9 inch narrow one, for instance, but personally, I find it a bit bulky, so I use an 8" narrow.
-- Michael Krakovskiy
Dexter-Russell Fillet Knife
(SofGrip 8" narrow)
$25
Available from Amazon
Dexter-Russell Fillet Knife Scabbard
$7
(for 5-9 inch. blades)
Available from Fishing Tackle Unlimited
Manufactured by Dexter-Russell
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