Filleting knives

Joined: Jan 07, 2008 Posts: 3

HI,

My dad has recently bought a boat and says he is gonna catch some fish and needs a filleting knife. His birthday is coming up so I thought i'd get him one, only thing is I know nothing about fish or knives so could do with some advise please as to the best knife and the best place to buy one.

He'll be fishing off the south coast if that makes any difference as to what kind of knife he might need.

Thanks
Daddy's Girl.

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:36 pm

Total sea fishing magazine are offering a set of filleting knives if you buy a 12 month subscription for £37.30.
Otherwise you can get filleting knives from tackle shops or anywhere that stocks kitchenware i.e. tesco, argos etc. etc.
expect to pay £4-£10 pound.
A knife with a 6inch blade will be suitable for most fish.
hope this helps.

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:45 pm

Filleting knives cost anything from £5 upwards, you can get a decent one for £10. Just ask at your local fishing tackle shop or just search for one on ebay or search for tackle dealers on google. A good tackle dealer will only sell a knife to over 18's so be prepared to show ID if your under 18. If your over 18 and you get asked, take it as a compliment. If your after a 'brand' try Mustad or Shakespeare might be cheaper.

Joined: Jan 07, 2008 Posts: 3

Thanks for your replies unfortunately I passed the 18 mark 12 years ago!!

I have looked on Ebay and there is one for £20 called a Normark 12" which comes in a leather pouch thing, I am guessing that if the £5-10 knives are OK then this one should be fine. I'd rather have a decent blade that can be sharpened than one that gets thrown away once it has gone blunt, should I go for a more expensive one or am I just throwing money away?

Daddysgirl

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:02 am

Just had a look, thats a nice knife, good for a gift. It should last a long time if not a lifetime. It should be fine for resharpening.

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:10 am

it is a quality knife, but as it is for use on a boat might it not be worth looking at the floating knives?

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:57 am

Just to add one comment: The quality of the stainless steel used to make the blade ia really important here. Glad to say that the tackle shop where I bought mine a few years ago, sold me one made of high grade Swedish SS. As a result it has never shown any sign of rust (as some do) and it only takes a few strokes with decent sharpening steel to bring it back to razor sharpness.

Guest

The Normark is a nice knife-a mate has one. I've got a Rappala. Yes they are pricey but they are a good knife and have a quality blade. They are also designed to float.

Joined: Jan 07, 2008 Posts: 3

Thank you all for your help and advise, I have purchased the rapala softgrip 6 inch knife including sharpener and leather sheath on ebay.

Thanks again for all your help, it was hugely appreciated
Daddysgirl.

Occasional Joined: Oct 30, 2007 Posts: 202 Location: kent

Ive just bought the father-in-law a filleting knife set from ron thompson, £16.99 and it has a couple of knifes, chopping board, descaler and a pair of scissors in, good quality and great price for ther kit

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:20 pm

As per always knives and boats do not mix well - so good luck with the new knife but try to use scissors when ever possible.

cheers

lee