Kershaw 9" Clearwater Fish Fillet Knife, Black, 9 Inch Blade

The knife came as described. A few passes on a honing steel and it was razor sharp. The handle felt good in my hand and didn't slip even after being covered in fish guys and slime. The blade is the best thing about the knife. It's a very thin blade thickness and is properly heat treated for durability and flexibility. The length of the blade makes it easy to filet and skin larger fish like big Chinook.

You simply can't go wrong with Kershaw! Especially at an affordable price like this. This was longer than I expected, but I am glad as it gives plenty of flexibility for larger fish filets like salmon; I can filet the skin off an entire large salmon filet in one pass and this knife does it with ease. It has a nice sheath to boot which is plenty good. This might be a little big to take with you on the trout fishing stream, but it would work. This is a nice blade and comes extremely sharp. As far as holding an edge, I have not used it enough to make it dull, so I can't attest to that. Buy this knife, you will not be disappointed.

I bought this 7" Kershaw to replace its 9" big brother as a component of my take-along gear when I go bottom fishing. This is a good -- not great, good -- knife at an excellent price. The rubberized handle give it a solid feel, and the blade holds a good edge that can easily shave the hair on your arm. My only complaint about the knife is that the blade is a bit too narrow, making it overly flexible. While the 9" Kershaw is of equal quality and feel, I found it too long to the point of being unwieldy, and the extra length amplified the flexible nature of the blade. The 7" is really the perfect length for a general use fillet knife.

We have a number of these which have used over the years in Alaska to field and fine fillet salmon, including sockeyes in large numbers. The various iterations from Japan and China have proven out in use. They take and hold an nice edge from a worksharp k o grinder or apex sharpener and a few quick strokes of a ceramic hone every few fish is sufficient. Never had a problem with rust with fresh or salt water. The 9" model is just right with appropriate flex and curve for salmon, and the 7" model good for those who prefer it and I like 7" for dolly varden and similar sizes. Usable sheath for storage; never had the need to carry on belt so not tried it. Our first choice for salmon fillet knife, though I suppose you could find better for substantially higher cost.

For 12 bucks you can't go wrong. The blade is 9 1/4" long with the perfect amount of flex to filet and skin 15 lb. catfish in two steps. The handle is very ergonomic and has a slightly sticky grip even when wet or oily and has Kershaw engraved on one side and an undecipherable mark with 1259 on the other. The 1" x 2 1/4" belt loop will accommodate a 2" belt easily and is secured with one rivet which allows the sheath to pivot horizontally so both hands can be used to remove the blade in a controlled manner. I say that because the sheath has an interesting design element. There's no cumbersome system to fool with to either secure the knife to the sheath or to remove it. The molded hard plastic sheath has an internal knob that acts as a stop if choose to set the knife in the sheath (while on your belt) for easy removal while working or you can apply a small amount of downward pressure to seat the knife about a half inch further into the sheath which secures the knife very effectively. Removing the blade could be construed as provocative though if you pick the combo up off a table and separate the two as they jump apart due to the force the knob applies to secure the blade. A very affordable and useful tool for any fishing excursion.

Worked great for a week of filleting salmon...did need to be sharpened by the 3rd day but got the job done.

This knife is the wickedest-looking tool in my knife drawer. It's also wicked sharp out of the box. Not too fancy looking, but well-balanced with a dependable grip even when wet or greasy. I thought about getting the 7-inch version, which would work just fine for 99 percent of my fileting needs, but for a couple of extra bucks I can brandish this outrageous cutlass and impress the neighbors and the cat. Seriously, it glides right through flank steak and flounder, has the right amount of blade flexibility and curve for me, and is actually fun to use. All for 13 bucks - go figure! Oh, don't cut off your finger.

This obviously isn't Kershaws finest, and its actually embarrassing to have the kershaw name attached to it. Nonetheless, for $11, this blade is very nice for the price. Love the aesthetics, nice grip, long blade, but the blade is pretty dull. It was decent in terms of its sharpness, but not what I expect from kershaw. Cutting paper, fine... Cutting meat was decent, but when trying to cut an orange to test sharpness, it FAILED. I know that's not what this knife is for, but if it can't cut an orange, then how will I fillet a fish!?

This is a great product!!! Hard sheath with a loop for belt / hanging Blade is 7 inches long and kindof clips in so you know it is secure and safe. Blade is really sharp and flexible works great

Muy buen cuchillo filetero, ligero, resistente, gran geometría del filo, mango cómodo de tacto agradable (polímero). Ideal para pescado. Funda de plástico. Made un China.

Trabajo en un comedor industrial y este cuchillo me hizo la vida mucho más fácil. Corta pechugas y carne como si fuera mantequilla y los bistecs terminan con una buena presentación y tamaño. La hoja es flexible y resistente.

Igualito a la foto Excelente cuchillo Tener cuidado al utilizarlo Muy bien afilado Recomendable 100%

Excellent couteau à fileter J'en ai un depuis 20 ans et je viens d'en acheter un autre comme cadeau. La qualité de la lame est surprenante pour le prix Demeure aiguisé très longtemps et est facile à aiguiser. Poignée ergonomique et l'étui est très robuste et le couteau tient très bien à l'intérieur. Ce couteau n'a rien à envier à d'autres marques bine connues.