Kershaw Clearwater 9-In Fillet Knife (1259X) Fixed 420J2 High-Performance Stainless Steel Blade with Satin Finish, Black Textured Co-Polymer Handle with Neon-Green Detail and Included Sheath; 3.8 OZ review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Kershaw
Model Name	Clearwater II Fillet
Handle Material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Color	Black
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Style	9 Inch
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5 x 5 x 5 inches
Item Weight	0.1 Kilograms

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9” fixed blade made of 420J2 stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and includes an ABS sheath with belt holster for safe storage
Soft textured, co-polymer rubber grip for a comfortable in-hand feel that won’t slip and neon-green accents for identifying in a marine environment
Excellent knife for filleting larger fresh and salt-water fish alike, including tilapia, salmon, snapper, tuna, snapper, carp, eel, bass, catfish and cod
Keep handy in boats, tackle boxes, trucks, backpacks, on belts or in the kitchen
Softer blade steel is designed to bend without breaking, easily slicing through the body of a fish for the ideal fillet every time

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product description

Size:9"

Product Description

Kershaw’s Clearwater 9-inch fillet is perfect for filleting larger fish with ease. The blade is made of Japanese 420J2 stainless steel with the perfect degree of flex to make detailed jobs simple. This “softer” steel enables the blade to bend without breaking so it moves easily through the body of the fish, rendering the ideal fillet. It is also highly corrosion resistant for work in wet environments, without rust or buildup. The handle, made of co-polymer material, is durable, contoured for comfort and textured for tough grip that’s soft-yet-firm, making filleting even a large catch less fatiguing. Its neon green highlights make the handle easy to spot in a marine environment, while adding stylish contrast to the basic black handle. The 9-inch fillet’s handle design, with its central contour and hand protectors at both ends, fits the hand and locks in for extra-comfortable grip. The Kershaw 9-inch Clearwater Fillet locks into its own ABS sheath for secure storage or easy belt carry.

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Kershaw 1259 Fillet Knife with Nine-Inch Blade features a stainless steel blade and co-polymer plastic handle. This fillet knife has a total length of 14.25 inches and weighs a total of 3.8 ounces. An ABS sheath is included.

About Kershaw Knives
Since the company's founding in 1974, Kershaw Knives has been dedicated to quality that has led to a worldwide reputation for performance and innovation in tools and knives. From state-of-the-art manufacturing to advanced materials, customers rely on Kershaw for products that provide "technology with an edge." Today, Kershaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kai Corporation--for over 90 years. Japan's premier blade producer. Kai's innovative approach to product development has resulted in over 10,000 superior products.

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5 x 5 inches; 3.53 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1259X
Department ‏ : ‎ ""
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2003
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Kershaw Sporting Goods
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FU4HTA
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

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Questions about Kershaw Clearwater 9-In Fillet Knife (1259X) Fixed 420J2 High-Performance Stainless Steel Blade with Satin Finish, Black Textured Co-Polymer Handle with Neon-Green Detail and Included Sheath; 3.8 OZ

can it slice nova lox paper thin

Answer: Don't know bout nova lox, but it can slice Jerry's finger paper thin.

Answer: Haven't tried that but this knife will take and hold an edge pretty well; especially for the cost. Does a good job filleting salmon and other fish if kept sharp.

Where is this knife made?

Answer: China

Are these the made in China or Japan?

Answer: the 1250 is made in China.

Answer: Sorry. Don't remember. Can't find instruction booklet which indicated where made. For some reason I want to say U.S.A. or Japan.

Answer: In the description of the knife, it says it is made in the USA

What is the sheeth made of?

Answer: The sheath is durable enough plastic and secures the knife with a little friction bump that interacts with the handle. That's pretty handy. BUT... but the belt loop that attaches it to your belt is pretty flimsy. Mine broke last night while fishing which is a pain in the ... It's a different kind of plastic. I'm still trying to figure out how to fix it. It's the one weak point of the whole knife system.

Answer: The sheath is rigid plastic with a belt loop and a retainer button to hold the knife securely in the sheath.

Answer: I believe stainless this knife I have been buying for years excellent better than bubba

Answer: The sheath is a hard plastic.

Answer: It's made of a hard plastic.

Answer: Plastic, very durable

Where made, blade material and if made in Japan is it single or double?

What angle is the knife's cutting edge? I want to sharpen it with a Lansky knife sharpening kit, and the angles available are: 17, 20, 25, & 30

tracking of delievery day and time of the Fillet Knife?

Does the sheath have a way to attach to a belt?

Answer: No, the sheath has no openings for a belt attachment. We keep ours in an island drawer.

Answer: The sheath comes with a belt holster.

Answer: Hi, Yes it has a belt loop to wear on a belt. Thank you

Answer: Yes it has a belt loop.

Answer: There is a belt loop

Answer: The sheath comes with a belt holster

Were to go for replacement co-polymer handle destroyed by camp fire?

Answer: I will contact manufacturer. Hope this help

progress on when it will be delivered ?

Answer: Thank you for contacting us. What is your order ID number?

For sharpening purposes, is the blade Asian (15 degrees) or Western (20 degrees)?

Is the Tang through the handle as one piece of steel?

Answer: It is one piece of steel going into the handle. However, I am not sure how far into the handle the steel goes.

Answer: I would have to say yes it is. Maybe I do not understand the question exactly but the knife steel is all on piece as it goes into the handle. But I would recommend you look at other knives. I expected better from a Kershaw.

Answer: Hi No it is not full tang. Than you

Is this knife supposed to have a "bent" or "curved" blade? I just received one with the last 2 inches curving to the right - I think it is bent.

Answer: The knife blade should be straight. The blade is swept upward which is normal but it should not be bent left or right.

Answer: You are right it jut bent not carved.

Answer: I

Does the sheath have a way to attach to a belt?

Answer: No, the sheath has no openings for a belt attachment. We keep ours in an island drawer.

Answer: The sheath comes with a belt holster.

Answer: Hi, Yes it has a belt loop to wear on a belt. Thank you

Answer: Yes it has a belt loop.

Answer: There is a belt loop

Answer: The sheath comes with a belt holster

The ad clearly states made in usa. why is it made in china then?

Answer: I don't know the answer to that but if i had to gues i woulf say....$$$. This is a terrible fillet knife dont buy it spend a little more money and get a cuda

Why is the 7" filet knife more expensive than the 9" knife?

Is this knife dishwasher safe?

Answer: yes

Product reviews of Kershaw Clearwater 9-In Fillet Knife (1259X) Fixed 420J2 High-Performance Stainless Steel Blade with Satin Finish, Black Textured Co-Polymer Handle with Neon-Green Detail and Included Sheath; 3.8 OZ

Justin Mathew : This knife is great for the price

This knife is great for the price. It comes sharp but after i ran it through my AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener, it felt like it cut cut bread so thin, you could only see one side. If you want a good quality filet knife with a sheath, and still have money in your pocket, buy this!

Randy Liserio : Kershaw is tops!!!

Awesome knife! Super sharp. Great quality. Super price. Kershaw always delivers in quality. I bought this to trim briskets and it works wonderfully. I highly recommend.

Heidi Hoyt-Berg : Love me some Kershaw blades!

Gave as a gift but hubby loved it and I was impressed with the quality of the blade we will see how it holds up against the bubba blade this next salmon season the test is on! But my $ is one the Kershaw! ???? lol! !

Brad J Siefert : Not made in the USA as description claimed.

I am disappointed in this item as I purchased it over other brands because the description said it was made in the USA. When I recieved the item today, it says on the box it was made in China.

Jared D. : Made in China.....disappointed.

Description say made in the USA. It is actually made in China. I like Kershaw knives and wanted to buy a good fillet knive.

Steven Engelson : Beware of Warranty

I purchased the knife less than a year ago and I started to have warranty issues. The knife has a limited lifetime warranty but is worth less than the paper it is written on. Firstly, they will not accept a photo of the problem, the knife has to be sent back to them and they want me to pay for shipping so that they can evaluate the problem. Which means that I would be out another 6 or 7 dollars with no guarantee they would replace the knife (cost of knife about 15.00). Then it is unclear whether I would have to pay return shipping. What good is a warranty when the cost of shipping is more than the knife.

Lisa WH : INCREDIBLE PRODUCT, High Quality, & Fast Shipping!

I am a HUGE Kershaw fan. I have 4 Kershaw pocket knives and I prefer them to the Buck, Gerber, and CKRT pocket knives that I own. Currently this is my highest quality/best Filet Knife that I own. When shopping I was considering getting a Bubba Blade or Gerber brand filet knife and I am glad I didn't because they were 2-4 times more expensive. I have filayed everything from crappie, to bass, to catfish with this knife and it is super sharp and the rubber grip makes it easy to use. 5 STARS, Highly Recommend this product!!!!

Nathan : I use it to skin large, fresh sides of ...

I use it to skin large, fresh sides of salmon for filet; few times a month, nothing of frequent repetition.
It's not razor sharp, but quite sharp enough for the task.
Fitment into the sheath is a bit clumsy, but it's on my kitchen knife bar, so not a concern for me.

TB : easy to sharpen

You can't beat these mofo's
Sharp outta the box, easy to sharpen, med edge. =perfect compromise.
Try one
The plastic sheath fits dead on.

Momma D : Nice knife but…

The knife is fine but the sheath is cheap plastic and the knife rattles inside it.

James B Andersen II : Total junk!

This knife is terrible!!! Anyone that gives this knife a good review has never used a decent filet knife. Comes dull from the factory. I put a nice edge on it prior to using it for the first time (sharp enough to shave the hair in my arm). By the third rock cid it was too dull to cut through fish skin. I had to sharpen it over and over again to filet 30 fish. When I got home I put another good edge on it and gave it another try a week later (slow learner) and by the third fish it would not cut. I got frustrated and threw it out into the ocean. When I got home I did what I should have done in the first place and spent $65 on a 10” Gerber.

Taylor Weisel : sharp sharp sharp

love it. sharpest knife I have ever seen. I have owned several Kershaw. They are all as sharp as the day they were new.

Kaligirl : As advertised

Great brand at a great price. Very sharp and comfortable to use. Just did this batch of trout yesterday and used it for the first time. Better than allot of more expensive knives.

Billy Pharris : Fillet knife

Does just what it’s suppose too do

Patrick Keegan : Sharp

This knife is wicked sharp. Very very sharp. So sharp that while cleaning, it I sliced a hole through my index finger- it’s still healing months later! Great knife for scaling a big fish over 20 inches, it feels unwieldy otherwise.

Amazon Customer : Nice knife

I used this for making beef jerky, and it worked great. I was able to make thin strips so it worked out great.

Jared D. : Made in China.....disappointed.

Description say made in the USA. It is actually made in China. I like Kershaw knives and wanted to buy a good fillet knive.

Molly Kordick : It could be sharper and cheaper...

For the money I would expect more from Kershaw!

Shannon : Holds an edge

Used it to butcher deer and really like it, especially for de-boning and back straps. If it works for what I used it for then I guess it will work for fish. Whole deer and no need to resharpen.

Melany : Item as described, fast ship!

Son-in-law loved this gift. Fast ship.

Kevin C : Poor blade quality

nice look and feel, i guess... but not sharp and won't take a good enough edge for my needs. I would not recomend this to any other Chef of person looking for a sharp enough knife to filet a fish. look elsewhere.

Sam C. : Good quality

Bought because I keep forgetting my knife on the boat or in the tackle box depending what I’m fishing for so I got a few to put everywhere

jschm4_60 : It's OK, but...

I bought this to replace or augment my Rapala knife, which seems to loose an edge after a couple fish. The first use was amazing - cut through bones and skin with very little effort. Nice blade shape which allows for good maneuverability around rib cages. However, after the second use / batch of fish with this knife, I found that I needed to touch up the edge just as I did with the Rapala. I'll be looking for a shorter blade next, but I think I will avoid a Kershaw. I do like the handle / grip. It is much more comfortable than the wooden one on the Rapala and will not slip easily even when covered with fish slime.

Mickey Mouse : good for what you pay

Good knife but the handle isn't very comfortable and the sheath is just plain horribly uncomfortable, it's secure and isn't gonna get cut through but the edges are sharp, I got it because it was cheap and I needed a fillet knife and have had very good experience with other kershaw knives, if I got another cheap fillet knife I'd probably go with a morakniv mora fillet knife.

Lisa WH : INCREDIBLE PRODUCT, High Quality, & Fast Shipping!

CheeseMouse : Razor sharp, good grip

This is a well-balanced, well-made filet knife. Like most, it's super lightweight, holds a very sharp edge and just glides through Salmon flesh. The handle is a tough and very grippy rubber. It comes with a stiff plastic sheath that protects the edge and point very well. I love this knife especially for the price!

TrixieMonoxcide : Better than expected

Great price, used it to carve Thanksiving Turkey. It made clean cuts with ease thin and small slices. Handled well washing in the dishwasher. A little large for the kitchen drawer. I imagine it would work amazingly on actual fish.

REMI556 : Rusted quick

After first use it became rusty.

Barnald Obamump : Take it from me

Very long. Blade become dull almost instantly and needed sharpening upon arrival. Spend the money for a better knife, I should’ve.

Gale E. : Knife is nice with sheath

Knife is nice with sheath. Larger than I expected. I would probably choose a smaller size, but, that is the only con I can think of. But my fault for not thinking.

Richard Williamson : Great value and quality blade

Was just going to use this for cut bait but was to nice just to use it for that.

Rob : Blade will not stay sharp.

A pretty good knife. It feels good in the hand and has a flexible blade but it won’t stay sharp at all. I filet a fish and have to sharpen it again. I sharpen after every fish.

D'Lacey : Nice blade/handle. Easy to sharpen

Good solid blade. Nice comfortable handle. Not as flexible as I’d like but it still works quite nicely! Cheap plastic sheathe but it does it’s job.

Frederick M. : Sharp and Flexible

I use this knife for slicing chicken breast into thin slices. I semi freeze the chicken and it makes slicing a breeze. Be careful with this knife, it is super sharp.

john wrubel : Exactly as described

Not great for saltwater use. Rusted in less than 12 hours.

Bob W : The Kershaw 9-Inch Fillet Knife with sheath is a good value.

The Kershaw Fillet Knife with sheath is a good value -- quality, performance and cost. The 9-inch blade is very useful for larger fillets, although for small fillets it requires some care during use. The knife "clicks" into the sheath and stays in-place, even when carried in luggage. The knife maintained its edge and was flexible, steady in the handle with a non-slip grip..

Momma D : Nice knife but…

The knife is fine but the sheath is cheap plastic and the knife rattles inside it.

DaCajun : Quality product and shipped quickly

It arrived sharp and it resharpens easily

alicia1018 : Great

Great

Kaligirl : As advertised

Great brand at a great price. Very sharp and comfortable to use. Just did this batch of trout yesterday and used it for the first time. Better than allot of more expensive knives.

jschm4_60 : It's OK, but...

Theresa P. : My son is happy

My 30 yr old son said "it's the sharpest knife I have ever felt".

Patrick Keegan : Sharp

Michael S. Deck : Sharpe and practicality

Very readonable

REMI556 : Rusted quick

After first use it became rusty.

GOBI S. : Awesome knife.

Really good filleting knife. Really sharp and good grip.

Amazon Customer : The knife is perfect for birthday gift for a loved one that enjoys finishing

The knife comes sharp and ready for use anytime. It came perfect with a hard case for protection purposes. I now use this knife to fillet any fish bought from the market and it sure does the work much faster and cleaner than the ordinary knives.

Lisa WH : INCREDIBLE PRODUCT, High Quality, & Fast Shipping!

john wrubel : Exactly as described

Not great for saltwater use. Rusted in less than 12 hours.

Larry Vineski : Great knife, used it recently to filet some Pompano

Great knife, used it recently to filet some Pompano, sharp with just the right amount of flex to get the most out of each fish.

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