Kershaw9" Clearwater Fish Fillet Knife, Black, 9 Inch Fixed Stainless Steel Blade, Trailing Point Blade Tip, Includes ABS Sheath, Fishing Fillet Knife for Large Salt and Fresh Water Fish

This seems to be a great knife for deboning. This knife will fit my needs very well!

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.

Comes sharp knife itself is great for the price. Sheath could be better but for the price, cant complain. Also great overall length. Thickness is also perfect for filetting. Handle is ok.

Very satisfied with my Kershaw fillet knife. My wife is probably going to steal this from me for daily cooking and carving. The only shortcoming is I would like it to be more flexible for filleting smaller fish. Worked great for 10+ pound snapper but proved difficult and wasteful on 6 lb flounder. Also knife tends to fall out of sheath too easily. The sheath need a snap restraint. On the upside, it sharpens quickly and easily and holds edge for adequate sessions.

Love it fast service great knife thank you

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.

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!?

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.