Custom Fillet Knife

[treillw]

Any recommendations for a custom fillet knife? Looking to get something nice that will hold an edge extremely well.

Thanks!

 

[ODB]

Honestly, it’s hard to beat victorinox knives for just about anything.

 

[Lawnboi]

Red rock tool out of SD. Steve makes without a doubt the best fillet Iv ever used. I have two. I’m not home now but will post pictures when I get home.

Hell of a guy as well.

He will build you any stiffness/length/handle/steel you want

 

[akrdkill]

Bolduc knives...Gary Bolduc. will custom build what you want

 

[Lawnboi]

One from my phone, panfish knife made by red rock tool. S35VN

Fillet knives are originally what got me into custom knives and making things sharp. I got sick of sharpening rapala cheapo fillets.

 

[BroodBuster]

Dexter Russell or Victoronix.

Custom knives are cool and all but when the industry standard is $20 (or less) I’ll stick with them.

Seamar.com is the best place to shop for anything marine related. They supply the Ak commercial fleet and have a huge selection and better prices.

 

[Lawnboi]

Picture as promised. Both made by Steve at red rock tool.

Top is a flexy panfish knife in s35vn
Bottom is a hand forged W2 with a forced patina.

 

[rodney482]

Kennen Mynear is my knife guy. He is top notch but not cheap

 

[Trial153]

Call Gene Ingram and order a Kingfisher with a jigged G10 handle. Wait two years and enjoy it for life.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Northern Knives Alaska

Northern Knives - Pre Owned and all the major makers - Benchmade, Pro-tech, Microtech and more. Largest full service knife shop west of the Mississippi. Hundreds of manufacturers and the largest purveyor custom knives

www.northernknives.com

I would venture to say that there aren’t too many (if any), knife companies around that know more about making fillet knives than these guys. They are the best, bar none, IMO. Every year we go dip netting for sockeye salmon and our family is allowed 55 fish, per year, out of the Kenai River. That said, on many more than one occasion, I have filleted upwards of 55 sockeye salmon, one right after another, and have never once had to stop to re-sharpen my knife. That is no BS. I probably would’ve never paid $100 for a fillet knife, and if I hadn’t of gotten this knife for Christmas one year, I probably would’ve never known what I was missing, but I sure am glad I got that present.


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[treillw]

Northern Knives Alaska

Northern Knives - Pre Owned and all the major makers - Benchmade, Pro-tech, Microtech and more. Largest full service knife shop west of the Mississippi. Hundreds of manufacturers and the largest purveyor custom knives

www.northernknives.com

I would venture to say that there aren’t too many (if any), knife companies around that know more about making fillet knives than these guys. They are the best, bar none, IMO. Every year we go dip netting for sockeye salmon and our family is allowed 55 fish, per year, out of the Kenai River. That said, on many more than one occasion, I have filleted upwards of 55 sockeye salmon, one right after another, and have never once had to stop to re-sharpen my knife. That is no BS. I probably would’ve never paid $100 for a fillet knife, and if I hadn’t of gotten this knife for Christmas one year, I probably would’ve never known what I was missing, but I sure am glad I got that present.


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Pretty sure the one you have is the 3DK Fisher? Looks nice and Not ridiculously priced. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Wrench]

I'd say whatever Henkel does with their knife is what I'd look for in a custom maker. I just cut an entire elk and NEVER touched the edge and it is still scary sharp. Plenty flexible and fantastic steel.

 

[Wapiti1]

I'm surprised Phil Wilson Seamount Knifeworks didn't come up already. Ingram as noted above also makes great blades.

Jeremy

 

[CBECK61]

I just ordered (asked my wife for Christmas) for the Wusthof 7in fillet in their classic line. I've got their classic knife block and absolutely love it. I also ordered a 6 inch boning knife for my butcher kit. They aren't cheap but if they are anything like their other knifes the steel will be fantastic. I'll let you know once I get the set up.

 

[Shigawire4sure]

Honestly, it’s hard to beat victorinox knives for just about anything.

I'll second that. Used them in commercial kitchens for years.

 

[ColeyG]

Eagle River Knife Company (http://eagleriverknife.com/fillet.html ) makes some really beautiful fillet knives. They offer quite a few wood/color combos for their handles.

 

[264win]

Lots of great options already posted.
I would encourage everyone to take a look at these guys

Knives

Half Face Blades has made simplistic blade designs for consumers who demand the finest products to be used in a variety of settings.

www.halffaceblades.com

I often visit the site just to drool..

 

[ColeyG]

Lots of great options already posted.
I would encourage everyone to take a look at these guys

Knives

Half Face Blades has made simplistic blade designs for consumers who demand the finest products to be used in a variety of settings.

www.halffaceblades.com

I often visit the site just to drool..

Wow.

 

[treillw]

Wow.

X2

 

[Capt. Max]

forshner or victornox knifes are cost effective and hold an edge extremely well. I have filleted too many fish to count and I still have some of the first knives I purchased. Also if they break they are easy to find and replace as you will be familiar with the flex of the blade for the same model. My friends at Buttwhackers in Homer, AK use them pretty much exclusively.