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Maxam · Fillet Knives
Maxam Flex Fillet Knife Set, 5-Piece with Case and Steel
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- Item weight
- 1.8 Pounds
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A complete fillet kit with three knives, sharpening steel, and cutting board for processing fish at the boat or shore.
This Maxam fillet set packs a 7 1/2 inch fillet knife, a 6 inch fillet knife, a 5 inch double serrated knife, a sharpening steel and a cutting board into one blow-molded carrying case with a handle. The longer blades suit making the first cuts on a catch, while the serrated knife is meant for small bones and tough skin. It weighs about 1.8 pounds, so it travels easily to the boat, the shore or the cleaning table.
Best for
- Preparing catfish and fresh-caught saltwater fish at a cleaning station
- Cutting large-bodied fish like tuna where different blade lengths suit different cuts
- Mobile fishing where tools stay organized in a portable carrying case
Skip if
- You release all fish and don't process your catch
- You prefer a single high-quality fillet knife over a multi-knife set
Strengths
- 5-inch serrated blade cuts through bone and skin that smooth blades struggle with
- Leymar handles stay comfortable and non-slip when wet or bloody
- Blow-molded carrying case keeps all tools together and protects blades
Trade-offs
- Three knives of different sizes create confusion about which to use for each cut
- Alloy steel requires frequent sharpening during extended processing sessions
- At 1.8 lbs total, the entire kit adds significant weight to a tackle bag
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
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