Need a fillet knife recommendation

[Drifting and Dreaming]

Dexter 2333-9 hands down

[AHFluker]

Dexter 1378. Check with the deckhands.

[BigBull]

As a deckhand on a party boat i personally prefer to use a 1378 for everything. However a brand new 1378 off the shelf is only good as a bait knife until it is worn down a bit. Its just too sharp and doesnt have the edge on it that im used to using. A 2333-9 is a great knife for flat fish and smaller species like seabass, ling, porgies. For the bigger fish like bass tho the 2333-9 just doesnt have the backbone in it to break thru rib bones and other things. As a safe bet get both and see for yourself which one u prefer for which. Also if not used everyday make sure to rinse and then wipe down with oil so they dont rust as they are high carbon steel and will rust if not oiled.

[Duffman]

Love my Kershaws. Rubber handle is a plus with wet hands. Have several fillet knives in different lengths. Hold an edge well.

[SandsharkPolar]

What the h*ll happened to the Bubba Blade? No Bubba's up North? LOL!

[MrAC1980]

Dexter 2333-9 is my goto! I heat tempered mine so it doesn't rust. Just heat it up with a torch and dip it in used motor oil. Works great.

[MVP]

Originally Posted by MrAC1980

Dexter 2333-9 is my goto! I heat tempered mine so it doesn't rust. Just heat it up with a torch and dip it in used motor oil. Works great.

Will give it a try as I constantly need to maintain mine to take care of rust issue.

[codkiller731]

As a deckhand, I could tell you the best knife on the market is a dexter 1378. It's covers everything, from cutting bait to filleting fish. Best all around knife.