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OUTDOOR EDGE · Fillet Knives
OUTDOOR EDGE Fish & Bone Folding Fillet Knife, 5 in
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Color: Orange
- Orange
- Green/Black
- Item weight
- 0.14 Kilograms
Quick take
A compact folding fillet knife with a 5 inch blade that fits in a pocket, tackle box or fly bag for easy transport.
The Outdoor Edge Field-Bone is a folding fillet knife with a flexible 5-inch 440A stainless blade and a pocket clip. Its blaze orange Zytel handle has rubberized inserts for grip and is easy to spot on a boat seat or a cleaning table. At 11.3 inches open and about 3.5 ounces, it slips into a tackle bag, and it handles trout, crappie, bass and walleye as well as small game.
Best for
- Backpacking and camping trips
- Kayak fishing where space is limited
- Processing small to mid-size fish
Skip if
- You need the control of a fixed blade
- You fillet large fish frequently
Strengths
- Compact folded size fits easily in pockets
- Blaze orange handle is visible and easy to find
- Blade locks securely when open
- Lightweight and portable
Trade-offs
- Smaller 5 inch blade limits ability to fillet large fish
- Folding mechanism requires care in wet conditions
- 440A steel needs sharpening more often than harder alloys
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | folding fillet knife |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 5 in |
| Blade material | 440A stainless steel |
| Overall extended length | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 3.5 oz |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| OUTDOOR EDGE Fish & Bone Folding Fillet Knife, 5 in, Green/Black | Color:Green/Black | Suits:— |
| OUTDOOR EDGE Fish & Bone Folding Fillet Knife, 5 in | Color:Orange | Suits:— |
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