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Missouri_Paddler Ex Member	Favorite Fillet Knife Mar 28^th, 2006 at 3:22am	Quote Print Post
	Wondered what the cooks in the group have found as their favorite fillet knife. (Brand, length of blade, etc.) How about the best sharpening methods?


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fishinbuddy Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 795 Location: Madison, WI Joined: Aug 1^st, 2005	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #1 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 4:05am	Quote Print Post
	I have an old Chicago Cutlery 8" fillet knife. It has a wider blade than most traditional fillet knives but still fairly flexible. It also does not have much curve to the blade. It has a wood handle which is not as slick as plastic when wet. I try and keep it sharp enough to shave the hair off the arm. Best way to keep it that sharp..., keep it away from Mrs. fishinbuddy, she never steels the knives when she is done. Good carbon steel, sharpens well and holds an edge and only needs to be touched up with a fine steel after each use. I used to work in a restuarant and have tried all sorts, never found one I like as well.


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BrownTrout01 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 510 Location: Northern IL Joined: Feb 28^th, 2006	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #2 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 2:01pm	Quote Print Post
	I have a Gerber Muskie that I picked up at a local hardware store. It is about 11' long with a 6" blade, has a lightweight cast handle, and so far has worked great for me.


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Paddlin_Mark Inukshuk Offline Posts: 197 Location: Marshfield Wisconsin Joined: Feb 6^th, 2006	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #3 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 2:47pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: I have a Gerber Muskie that I picked up at a local hardware store. It is about 11' long with a 6" blade, has a lightweight cast handle, and so far has worked great for me. BrownTrout! 11 feet? Wow!!! I wanna catch fish with you!


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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #4 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 2:51pm	Quote Print Post
	Old reliable Rapala filet knife. I carry a very small sharpening stone about the size of a pencil. Keeps a very sharp edge. The Beaver


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BrownTrout01 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 510 Location: Northern IL Joined: Feb 28^th, 2006	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #5 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 4:02pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: BrownTrout! 11 feet? Wow!!! I wanna catch fish with you! Ooops. Why yes, it doubles as a tarp pole and also a club before we boat the northerns!


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Paddlin_Mark Inukshuk Offline Posts: 197 Location: Marshfield Wisconsin Joined: Feb 6^th, 2006	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #6 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 4:05pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: Ooops. Why yes, it doubles as a tarp pole and also a club before we boat the northerns! Like I said! I want to fish with you! If you are catching fish that need an 11' club, that is where I want to be fishing! Whatcha doin June 1st through the 12th? Maybe ya wanna show me how to fish?


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Snow_Dog Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1858 Location: Twin Cities Joined: Jul 11^th, 2003	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #7 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 4:57pm	Quote Print Post
	I also use a Gerber fillet knife. Mine is only 11" long, though, with a 6" blade. It has a rubber-coated handle (or some synthetic version of rubber) so it's easy to keep a firm grasp on. I like how well it holds a sharp edge for a long time with just a bit of touchup needed during the trip. I did look at the 11' model, but elected not to get it because it would be such a pain to portage. Would have made a nice bear-sticker in a pinch, I suppose.


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arkansasman Inukshuk Offline Posts: 590 Location: Russellville, AR Joined: May 19^th, 2004	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #8 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 6:56pm	Quote Print Post
	I have and still use a Rapala fillet knife that is about 20 years old... the blade is getting a little thin at the end but, put it on a steel and it sharpens up quick and nice... Bruce


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kanoes Ex Member	Re: Favorite Fillet Knife Reply #9 - Mar 28^th, 2006 at 7:06pm	Quote Print Post
	im with the beaver. old reliable 6" rapala with a small stone along.


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