New filet knife ideas

[Happy]

I want to get my dad a new filet knife for fluke fishing.  Just wondering what are some sizes guy’s are using and brand?  I was looking at the bubba 9” but don’t know if that is to big. Thanks

[SPEARFISH]

Dexter 9" are good

[hammer4reel]

Dexter Russell 

2333-8

8" rosewood handle carbon blade

2333-9

9" rosewood handle carbon blade.

 

Those are best 2 fluke knives.

Most bubba blades are better suited for larger fish like stripers and tuna where the blade  doesn't need to be as flexible

Edited December 17, 2019 by hammer4reel

[Buck154]

9" Dexter 

[Happy]

Thanks guys.  I will be looking at them. 

[230jhp]

Look at Cutco.  The one I have had a 6" blade that can be extended to 12".  The scabbard has a small v shaped notch that exposes a sharp section of blade for line cutting. The scabbard also converts to a pliers that can be used to clamp the fishes jaw while filleting. There is also an attached hook sharpening stone.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274072991015

I have also seen it for significantly less money on eBay. I linked this one because it has more pics

Edited December 19, 2019 by 230jhp

[Mallard1100]

1 hour ago, 230jhp said:

Look at Cutco.  The one I have had a 6" blade that can be extended to 12".  The scabbard has a small v shaped notch that exposes a sharp section of blade for line cutting. The scabbard also converts to a pliers that can be used to clamp the fishes jaw while filleting. There is also an attached hook sharpening stone.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274072991015

I have also seen it for significantly less money on eBay. I linked this one because it has more pics

I have the same blade. Excellent knife. Lifetime warranty and lifetime free sharpening. 

[Hitemnasty]

Last 5 years been using Knives of Alaska Coho 9 inch fillet knife. It’s a awesome knife with great warranty and customer service. Haven’t had to sharpen it yet for many fluke and cutting up meat. Has a nice handle with rubber grip, I’m also sure to wipe blade dry before putting back into the sheath and there’s no rust. 

[hammer4reel]

9 hours ago, 230jhp said:

Look at Cutco.  The one I have had a 6" blade that can be extended to 12".  The scabbard has a small v shaped notch that exposes a sharp section of blade for line cutting. The scabbard also converts to a pliers that can be used to clamp the fishes jaw while filleting. There is also an attached hook sharpening stone.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274072991015

I have also seen it for significantly less money on eBay. I linked this one because it has more pics

Goes from 6 to 9 inches .

They are a good knife. I have 2 of them .

For constant filleting fluke IMO the thinner Dexter work better .

I like the cutco for Bass

[Slayer1962]

I use electric, you guys will laugh they work good for me 

[hammer4reel]

1 hour ago, Slayer1962 said:

I use electric, you guys will laugh they work good for me 

Electric are great for skinning thicker skinned fish .

I used a jump pack that had a 110 adapter on it.

Was super quick when doing coolers of sea bass and Black fish. 

I never used it on fluke