rob v Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm looking to buy a new knife. I've got my old rapala wooden handle but I'm at the point where I wouldn't mind spending a bit more to get a bit more quality. Of course I'm not talking about going nuts - some of these $200 knives look nice - but even the sales person says this isn't something you should take with you to the cottage or the boat. Anybody have a recommendation on a mid-good quality knife ? .... or should I just go spend a few bucks on my old knife and get a new edge on it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmarentette Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I've had my old Rapala filet knife with the wooden handle for over 40 years and it's still going strong. I think it's worth saving. I've tried other knives but I always go back to the original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I love my old birch handled rapala but they also make some higher (slightly) level knives. BTW CT has a rapala knife on sale starting Friday, 60% off. I'd get a new one and get the old one sharpened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBug Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Really depends on the person. I personally use a leather man wave have tried lots of other knives but they just don't feel right to me, so it's a very personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Really depends on the person. I personally use a leather man wave have tried lots of other knives but they just don't feel right to me, so it's a very personal choice. After reading UglyBug's response I realized I assumed you were talking about a fillet knife even though you did not specify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I always thought that to properly filet a fish, you needed a `filet` knife, but now i know that any good quality thinish bladed knife, sharpened properly, will do a great job.I recently forgot my Rapala knife on a fishing trip with my brother.All i had on me was a pocket sized Buck Knife with a 3 in.blade.Sharpened it up and it worked perfectly on Bass, and i used it on walleye a week later with the same results.I actually liked it better than my Rapala. Get something comfortable in your hand, and dont rule out using other types of knives to filet fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Its a little more than a Rapala, but squeaks under your $200 is too much: Henckel stainless. Buy the henckel sharpening steel to go with it and it will last a life time, keep an unbelievably sharp edge and cut throough anything if your not careful - the most balanced and best knife I have ever had ( including the Ginsu ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBug Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Now that's a knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I know Ron and my wife both have amazing knives all hand made from handles to the 1 piece blade that runs through the handle. A friend skip makes them him and his brother run big catch outdoors in Belleriver these never need to be sharpened. Just amazing stuff for around $100 and up it's well worth it. give skipp or don a call or look them up on Facebook big catch outdoors inc. tell them I sent you and ask about the fish griper they make it is awesome for skinning fish (519) 728-2922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Henckel makes a great knife. I own a few from when I did alot of cooking. They keep a sharp edge for a long time like spincast said, beats any of nella's knives that we used in the butcher shop or the resturaunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 The only knife that never needs to be sharpened is one that is never used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 The wife's cousin fishes all year and cleans a huge amount of fish for all his family and friends his knife has not been sharpened and had it for years. His knife that skip made for hunting to cut up deer moose bear and everything else has never been sharpened and yes he guts a lot every year he does this for all the family and his friends these knifes are wicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdavis Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Have a look at Grohman knives out of Nova Scotia. They're pretty much all I use for hunting and fishing now. I really like the fillet knives. http://www.grohmannknives.com/index2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Have a look at Grohman knives out of Nova Scotia. They're pretty much all I use for hunting and fishing now. I really like the fillet knives. http://www.grohmannk...com/index2.html x2 A great knife i went with a second could not belive how nice the second was ... I was at thier shop picked out the knife what a great place to visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner_jr Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Cutco makes a great knife and the customer service is amazing. I've had mine for over 15 yrs, blade got nicked up, sent it in and it came back with a new blade, and I believe a new handle - all I paid for was shipping. Guaranteed forever - no receipt required. http://www.cutco.ca/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob v Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Some really great suggestions - thanks people !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Cutco makes a great knife and the customer service is amazing. I've had mine for over 15 yrs, blade got nicked up, sent it in and it came back with a new blade, and I believe a new handle - all I paid for was shipping. Guaranteed forever - no receipt required. http://www.cutco.ca/...?itemGroup=5721 I was given one of these for a Christmas present. Had my doubts at first but it's been a great knife so far. I like the adjustable blade too and pretty tough to beat the guarantee. The Grohman and "Big Catch Outdoors" knives look sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Some things shouldn't be messed with. Rapalla birch handle fillet knife is all you need. However an electric fillet knife make short work of crappie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Tried an electric several times but always prefer my 7 & 9-inch Rapalas. Ahhhhhhhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 My dad gave me a Sabatier kitchen knife years ago. He was a wise man. If I had a budget, and wanted to replace my old reliable Rapala, I would get one of these: My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I use my 4" rap more than any others. I have a few of them. I find the rapala knives with the black blades are the best for holding an edge, but they're all easy to sharpen. Get a good steel, and you will never have a dull knife. Use it every time you use the knife and it will stay razor sharp. I have a set of rapala's I use for fish only, a set for game only, and a set in the kitchen that we use every day for all sorts of things. Ya can't get a better blade for the money IMO. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I bought a new BUCK filet knife last year for about 50.00. It has a folding 8" lock blade with a non slip rubber handle. I really like it because it takes so much less room in my tackle bag and is made with decent steel and really holds an edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've got 3 Rapala knives hanging in the garage but haven't cleaned a fish in 20 years so I can't remember if their good for that or not. I did use one for cutting sod the other day and for that job, their pretty darned good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Have a look at Grohman knives out of Nova Scotia. They're pretty much all I use for hunting and fishing now. I really like the fillet knives. http://www.grohmannknives.com/index2.html Huge fan of the Russels. Have the fillet, skinner and bird, my fav is the bird knife. Sure quality is very important but so is feel. I use the bird knife on Moose, Deer, etc. Fits nice in your hand and easy to use, you can palm it. Fillets fish well too. One knife I always have with me. Edited July 13, 2012 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I use the wooden handle rapala and feel that for 30 bux you really can't get a better knife for filleting fish, though there are better blades out there now the black handle 20 dollar rapala is good for about 60 walleyes before the blade gets all nicked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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