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Looking at possibly buying another fillet knife. I mostly catch and release or give away, so I don't fillet or clean fish often. In the past, I have only invested in the inexpensive bass pro knives when on sale.
Any thoughts on either the Bubba Blade or Cutco would be appreciated. Or, other thoughts and recommendations. Thank you.
I have the Bubba and really like it. Haven't used a Cutco.
Dexter-Russell sani-safe fillet knife is what i prefer.
Which ever one you buy, Be sure they can be sharpened! A lot of the filet knives come fairly sharp, but when they need to be sharpened they are so hard, Rockwell 45 or up, to get sharp again.
The best knifes hands down are victorinox... You won't ever use anything else!!! Bubba blades are junk!
That's what I use also when not using my American angler electric knife and for the price they are great.Quote:
Originally Posted by bfish
Dexter Russell Basic 8'' Fillet Knife | TackleDirect
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...44dc005094.jpg cheap, flexible but strong, easy to sharpen and I even debone deer with mine.
I have a Cutco 6"-9", (blade slides) good knife, stays sharp. If I'm not using electric have a 10" old butcher knife that works good too.
Dexter Russel or the Rapala for me. Have the bubba blade and use it on redfish, trout, snook and the like but then grab the rapala to cut the skin side off. Have not tried the cutco.
Anything powered by TVA. I have 3 Mr Twitsers,
Black and Decker carving knife from Wally World is the best I've found. Works better and longer blade life then the ones designed for fishing!
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I appreciate all the quick responses. Seems the Dexter-Russel seems popular. And, a positive endorsement on the Cutco. Withe the Dexter-Russel price point, I might try both the Cutco (with lifetime guarantee/sharpening) and Dexter-Russel. Thank you very much.
Walk up to all the cleaning tables where all the pay to play sport boats come in and 90% are using Dexter Russel. And them guys clean a bunch of fish.
Okay. I ordered a Dexter-Russell. Found one online with a sheath. Let's see how often I use it since I don't often bring fish home...so it should stay sharp and last. Thanks to all for your thoughts and recommendations.
I'm a captain in Florida in the summers so I'm guessing you are talking about guys like me... haha and I can tell you if you come down to our docks you will see 99 percent victorinox... they are the best knifes by far.. they sharpen every time and with little effort... get an Arkansas ceramic rod with the wooden handle from Amazon to sharpen and I promise you will be happy as a crappie in the spring!Quote:
Originally Posted by huntinslabs
I have an old Cutco I use when I hunt .....its about all that for sure .....will open tough hide like butter and is scary sharp
Maybe I'll be adding a Cutco soon. We all need to treat ourselves every once in a while. I did order a Dexter-Russell sani-safe.
Yep guys just like you. Have not seen any Victorinox around here but they do have some nice blades and been looking at a 4 blade set. Might just pull the trigger with that recommendation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishguy86
And, a positive endorsement on the Cutco.Have owned cutco's for sometime very easy to sharpen & stay sharp-good product
If you're got to have a plan knife and not a electric I'm a believer in the Rapala for the $ it's hard to bet. I have one I've cleaned over 200 fish with and not sharpened yet.
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I own a very old rapala and its a sweety ...cleaned deer and everything else with it over the years as well
I feel I wasted my money on my bubba blade. Not impressed for the price.
Thanks Dongotto. I decided on the Dexter-Russell sani-safe. And, will add a Cutco in due time. I appreciate your opinion. Thank you.