Pro Fillet from WRN
Who makes really good quality fishing fillet knives for moderate pricing these days?
I need a knife for Saltwater fishing larger things but, not offshore fishing sized! Plus, if I am on a charter, I would expect the crew to be able to work the fish to something reasonable for me to take home.
I am Surf and Bay fishing in the Gulf of Mexico region so, you can hook a lot of things but, ~30lbs or more is not likely or frequent. Bay fishing is similar if the big fish are chasing bait fish into the bay. Then my friend needs something good for 2~5lb Bass and large Bluegill and Crappie.
I am open to suggestions for myself but, I am thinking a ~6" for my smaller catches and a 10"~12" for bigger stuff. For my friend, I think a single 7" might be the sweet spot.
I remember some Canadian knifemakers that specialized in this type of knife in the ~$150USD range. And, there are likely some USA makers as well that I am unaware of.
And, no Dexter Russell or similar stamped knife recommendations please. My friend was specifically recommended these, various BassPro, and similar options that have not worked out for him. He is well past getting a $150 knife with what has already been spent. Constant edge maintenance is not something he is willing to do so, AEBL, SVN35, etc. are probably the better choices today. Talonite, Cobalt 6K, and similar options would likely work well but, are probably too expensive and getting the 'flex' right may be an issue as well.
So, if you were going to spend more than $100 and less than $300 for a fishing fillet knife, where would you look and shop? My friend is Freshwater fish only, and I am mainly Saltwater fishing. I am debating going to Atlanta Blade as well in ~4 weeks if there are things and places there I should focus on.
TIA,
Sid
Who makes really good quality fishing fillet knives for moderate pricing these days?
I need a knife for Saltwater fishing larger things but, not offshore fishing sized! Plus, if I am on a charter, I would expect the crew to be able to work the fish to something reasonable for me to take home.
I am Surf and Bay fishing in the Gulf of Mexico region so, you can hook a lot of things but, ~30lbs or more is not likely or frequent. Bay fishing is similar if the big fish are chasing bait fish into the bay. Then my friend needs something good for 2~5lb Bass and large Bluegill and Crappie.
I am open to suggestions for myself but, I am thinking a ~6" for my smaller catches and a 10"~12" for bigger stuff. For my friend, I think a single 7" might be the sweet spot.
I remember some Canadian knifemakers that specialized in this type of knife in the ~$150USD range. And, there are likely some USA makers as well that I am unaware of.
And, no Dexter Russell or similar stamped knife recommendations please. My friend was specifically recommended these, various BassPro, and similar options that have not worked out for him. He is well past getting a $150 knife with what has already been spent. Constant edge maintenance is not something he is willing to do so, AEBL, SVN35, etc. are probably the better choices today. Talonite, Cobalt 6K, and similar options would likely work well but, are probably too expensive and getting the 'flex' right may be an issue as well.
So, if you were going to spend more than $100 and less than $300 for a fishing fillet knife, where would you look and shop? My friend is Freshwater fish only, and I am mainly Saltwater fishing. I am debating going to Atlanta Blade as well in ~4 weeks if there are things and places there I should focus on.
TIA,
Sid
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