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Tails Up · Fillet Knives
Tails Up Fillet Knife, 9 in, Stainless Steel
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- Item weight
- 7.4 ounces
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A 9-inch stainless steel fillet knife with black finish and slip-resistant super polymer handle for fish processing.
This Tails Up fillet knife has a 9-inch stainless steel blade with a trailing point and a plain edge, built for slicing and skinning fish. The rubber handle is meant to stay grippable when wet, and the whole knife weighs 7.4 ounces. A protective sheath with drain slots comes with it, which suits anglers who carry a fillet knife in the boat or tackle bag.
Best for
- Filleting salmon, tuna and other saltwater game fish
- Removing meat from bones on catch
- Cleaning and preparing fish for cooking
Skip if
- You process only small panfish
- You prefer carbon steel for edge retention
Strengths
- G4116 stainless steel maintains edge in salt and fresh water
- 9-inch blade provides power on large fillets
- Included sheath with drainage slots keeps blade dry and sharp
Trade-offs
- Stainless requires more frequent sharpening than carbon
- Heavy blade tires hand with extended processing
- Sheath design may feel loose on smaller hands
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | fillet knife |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 9 in |
| Total length | 14 in |
| Material | G4116 stainless steel |
| Finish | Black |
| Handle | Super polymer grip |
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