Folding fillet knife?

[Jaakobola]

Knife choices: I always carry a small pocket knife and a fillet knife for meat work. How can I cut weight/size on my fillet knife?

 

[sndmn11]

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[Lawnboi]

Before we continue

Impulse bought one of these at a local shop. It’s an okay knife. Got it for canoe trips to clean fish. Only done a few panfish with it so far but it gets the job done.

 

[snowcamoman]

Benchmade made one. Not sure if they still do or not, but it was light weight and worked decent.

 

[Hondo]

Spyderco Catcherman is the best folding fillet knife I have used. It has been discontinued but they still pop up on the secondary market . I'll never sell mine.

The Opinel Slim series knives like what Lawnboi posted is one to consider. Light, cheap and good blade geometry.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

I picked up one of these before my last float trip. I'm not sure it will save you any weight over a regular knife with sheath, but it is affordable and worked well for us.

https://www.buckknives.com/product/220-silver-creek-folding-fillet-knife/0220BLS-B/

 

[Highhuntin]

Havalon hydra can take a fillet knife blade and the smaller blades

 

[threethirtyeight]

Crkt clark fork folding fillet knife is light and a neat design because you get a full size blade with a normal sized handle. Got one and really like it.

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[JoshOR]

I’ve got the benchmade and have been happy with it, as above not sure if it’s still made. It’s got a stiffer blade than my other fillet knife, but good to go.

 

[Ringtail]

I like the outdoor edge folding filet knife!

 

[Shraggs]

Folders are heavier than fixed. If you really want to cut weight get the 4” rapala fillet. Maybe 2 oz. there ok, sized for smaller fish. It’s pretty much 3 finger grip tho

 

[JR Greenhorn]

Crkt clark fork folding fillet knife is light and a neat design because you get a full size blade with a normal sized handle. Got one and really like it.

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I've got one of these also; great knife. Lighter than a fixed blade, but feels the same in use. The sheath isn't necessary, so I leave it at home to save another ounce.

 

[slim9300]

I do all my at home butchering with a Havalon Baracuta Blaze. I haven’t sharpened a knife now for over a decade with the cost of blades being so cheap and I also want a razor sharp blade. At 3 ounces with a filet blade and having the ability to fold, it really can’t be beat. Not to mention you can include 1 extra blade and not have to bring a sharpener.


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[Austink47]

I have the lone wolf folding filet knife that benchmade made. I love it. I mostly use it for cutting up elk. It is a big knife, not going to save any weight over a small fixed blade. But it handles great and holds a edge well.

 

[thadf]

Folders are heavier than fixed. If you really want to cut weight get the 4” rapala fillet. Maybe 2 oz. there ok, sized for smaller fish. It’s pretty much 3 finger grip tho

I got one of these for my youngest son this past year. Absolutely great!! He’s not scared of it and he is doing a much better job helping us clean up our meat when we get home.

I’ll probably get a few more, just because they’re so cheap.


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[slim9300]

Folders are heavier than fixed. If you really want to cut weight get the 4” rapala fillet. Maybe 2 oz. there ok, sized for smaller fish. It’s pretty much 3 finger grip tho

What about if you have to sharpen in in the field? How about the sheath also?


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[Mountainman11b]

Mora fillet knife, 6” blade, 3.4 ounces (I believe) they also have a 4” version. It’s stout, takes and holds a good edge fairly easy

 

[go4thegusto]

Before we continue

Impulse bought one of these at a local shop. It’s an okay knife. Got it for canoe trips to clean fish. Only done a few panfish with it so far but it gets the job done.

I have the Opi, great steel. I have also been impressed for the price with the Camillus Cuda knives. Decent steel, rubber handles, they have a folder. $20-$30

 

[Te Hopo]

Another vote for the Opinel, I use the 12cm (5") blade and have filleted some decent size fish with it as well as boning out meat, the edge seems to hold up well and is easy to sharpen with a small diamond stone.
The beech handle 12cm comes in at 1.8oz on my scales so it is no big deal to carry in my kit.

 

[Chaplain]

CutCo makes a great fillet knife. The blade doesn't fold but goes down into the handle. Not sure of the weight, but is going to be lighter then a folder.