Preferred Knife for Salmon?

[Baxter]

I always use a fillet knife for cleaning my fish, but I find that cutting through those bones to pull the fillets off dulls my knife pretty quick (Although Perhaps I just have a cheapo-garbage-knife.

I sharpen it with a stone often, but am just learning how to do that, and while I am getting better, I am no blacksmith yet

Thinking of buying a boning knife, or something else for that part of the job.

Is it worth it? What knifes are you using to clean your catch.

 

[Drink]

Without question this is the best knife for filleting salmon that I ever purchased. PNT

 

[Corey_lax]

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/137544/bubba-tapered-blade-flex-fillet-knife --> I have one of these and it holds up good. My favorite knife for filleting
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/124865/bass-pro-shops-cut-n-clean-fillet-knife --> I have multiple of these. They were on sale for $5 at Bass Pro. Chuck them out when they dull. The spoon is handy for cleaning fish.

 

[scott craven]

Grohmann knives made in Canada

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Without question this is the best knife for filleting salmon that I ever purchased. PNT

Yup this is the one I use!

 

[Baxter]

Without question this is the best knife for filleting salmon that I ever purchased. PNT

Is this the same one? https://www.harbourchandler.ca/shop/fishing/fishing-knives/victorinox-fluted-slicing-knife/

How well does it keep its edge? I find the cheap one I have needs sharpening after every 2-3 fish. Not good!

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Mine is very good at keeping an edge.

 

[ab1752]

I have 2, the 9" Bubba and a North Arm 9" Kermode filet knife. I use the Bubba probably 8 x more than the NA, primarily as the NA knife needs more finesse and I'm definitely not a finesse guy. The Bubba is cheap and holds an edge well. I'm a fan of both but would have the Bubba only if I had to choose.

 

[Drink]

Is this the same one? https://www.harbourchandler.ca/shop/fishing/fishing-knives/victorinox-fluted-slicing-knife/

How well does it keep its edge? I find the cheap one I have needs sharpening after every 2-3 fish. Not good!

Same one, keeps an edge extremely well. This is a lifetime slicing knife. Can't believe the $$$ as that is around 2x's what I paid 3 years ago. It's getting real $$$ nasty out there that's for sure.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

On Sale here https://www.cookstore.ca/shop-by-category/knives-and-cutlery/cimeter-knives.html

Get the 12" one! Make sure you get the one with the dimples on the blade

 

[fishin solo]

You wont find a better filet knife then the North arm……. Bubbas are good for cheap boat knives, I keep the North Arm kermodes at home for fileting and processing. Great local father son shop.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Different knifes for different styles. I like a big stiff blade that I pull along the spine in one continuous motion. It's fast and yields a great looking final product. I like the North Arm products but that blade is too thin and flexible for my style. If they made a big one like the one posted I would be all over it

 

[tinboatrobb]

I have a Buck filleting knife that is awesome and holds an edge very well.

 

[Gear'n'beer!]

On Sale here https://www.cookstore.ca/shop-by-category/knives-and-cutlery/cimeter-knives.html

Get the 12" one! Make sure you get the one with the dimples on the blade

what do the dimples in the blade do other than look cool? I have had a Victorinox cimeter for ever....really like it (no dimples)

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

I feel that the dimples break the suction a bit and make it easier to slide through the meat.

 

[Corey_lax]

BUBBA Multi-Flex | BUBBA

A first of its kind, the Multi-Flex is the ultimate fillet knife for any type of fisherman. Featuring four different full-tang blades (7” Tapered Flex, 8” Ultra Flex, 9” Serrated Flex, 9” Stiff), the Multi-Flex brings the best of Bubba all in to one set. An easy-to-use squeeze and slide...

www.bubba.com

I just saw this for the first time. Interchangeable blades. Could come in handy as one knife does not do it all.

 

[bigdogg1]

BUBBA Multi-Flex | BUBBA

A first of its kind, the Multi-Flex is the ultimate fillet knife for any type of fisherman. Featuring four different full-tang blades (7” Tapered Flex, 8” Ultra Flex, 9” Serrated Flex, 9” Stiff), the Multi-Flex brings the best of Bubba all in to one set. An easy-to-use squeeze and slide...

www.bubba.com

I just saw this for the first time. Interchangeable blades. Could come in handy as one knife does not do it all.

My first thought was cool set up (one of my knives is a Bubba and I love the handle but it does not hold the edge too long IMO).

My second thought was that I would need a kevlar glove on both hands now because there is too much blade handling to switch out the system parts .

 

[Aquaholic]

Right now at PNT Steveston:

 

[ReelSlim]

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Grohmann knives made in Canada

I have one of these that worked well and then the tip broke.....ugh

 

[Aquaholic]

I have one of these that worked well and then the tip broke.....ugh

Walmart still carries the clone, low price during their frequent sales events. Great value even if it’s one season and done.