Can anybody recommend me an excellent saltwater fillet knife? I fish mainly stripers and flounder and am wondering if there really is a difference among all the fillet knives on the market. Thanks!

Karl

There is a huge difference. If you're going to be using it a lot spend the money and get a Forshner (or however you spell it). I got one for Christmas last year and it is incredible.

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You can't catch tomorrow what you kill today - please practice catch and release.

I just picked up a new 9" Russel for my deckhand job, and that sucker is almost too sharp. The only problem is that its not stainless so you need to keep it dry, but the bonus is that it holds an edge better and longer. I recommend that you get something long and FLEXABLE made by a reputable company. Russel, Forschner, and Rapala have some nice knives. Go to the closest resteraunt supply store and they can set you up.

Till Later,
Joel

To fish, or not to fish, what a stupid question!!

my girl-friend bought me one. it's called "the fisherman's solution". not quite sure what company makes it. i think it's one of those knives advertised on an infomercial (is that spelled right?) or a knife sold by "cutco" salesmen. it is thin, flexible, stainless, retractable (you can either make it very long or short depending on your filleting needs) and extremely sharp. it's pretty new so i'm not sure how long it will retain its quality but i'm very happy with it right now. there're a few stupid gimmicks that come with the knife; but the knife itself is excellent so far.

I can reccomend the Boker fillet knife. Stainless steel, made in Germany - $60. Very good quality.

I work on a boat and I think that a good fillet knife is the 9 inch russell you can buy these at most stores

dane i thought you would know that a forshner is better than a
russel but they both are really good.

After five years working on boats and using many different knives, my choice is a 9" Forschner. Flexible with a relatively broad profile. The flex helps to feel the bones, the wider profile helps to hold your line. Get one of those sharpeners that you run along the blade while pushing the knife away from your body. Unless you know how to get a good edge with a stone. Then get a good stone. But what ever you do, get and keep that knife sharp. Accidents happen with dull blades.

Amish Ed
You Can't Catch it again if
it's Dead!