Rapala · Fillet Knives
Rapala 9 in Fish'n Fillet Knife with Single-Stage Sharpener and Sheath
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- Item weight
- 4.8 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 16.3 x 5.63 x 1.77 inches
Quick take
A 9 in flexible fillet knife in Swedish stainless steel, designed for quick filleting of larger fish with 50 million sold worldwide.
This is Rapala's 9 inch Fish'n Fillet, a flexible, progressively tapered full-tang stainless blade set in a varnished birch handle. It ships as a three-piece set with a leather Laplander sheath that has a free-swinging belt loop and a single-stage sharpener. The long blade suits larger fish, and it is hand wash only.
Best for
- Filleting larger fish like stripers, pike, and catfish
- Anglers who value a classic design that holds an edge
- Camps and charter boats where durability matters
Skip if
- You fillet small panfish; a 5 or 6 in blade is easier
- You need a serrated edge for cutting through bone; use a dedicated bone saw
Strengths
- Full-tang Swedish stainless steel holds ultra-sharp edge
- Progressively tapered blade follows bone structure
- Birch handle is warm to the hand and centuries-tested
Trade-offs
- 9 in blade is long and unwieldy for small fish
- Leather sheath requires maintenance to prevent mildew
- Stainless steel dulls faster than carbon steel and requires sharpening often
Specifications
| Type | fillet knife |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 9 in |
| Handle length | 5 in |
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