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.

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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

Jackson Kahl : Extremely dull!!

Very dull knife out of the package, I personally don’t know how to sharpen knives. That is why I bought a new one, my old one was getting dull and this thing is even more dull and it’s new. Couldn’t even fillet 4 walleye with it. Very disappointed, I hope I got a defective one because I’ve always used Kershaw knives and this one is NOT up to par. It’s comfortable in the hand and has a nice sheath but if it can’t cut what’s it good for?

D & A Jones : Not bad!!

I thought the handle was a little cheezy for the kershaw brand but welcome to the new age where quality is out the door. Fairly nice knife tho and I own ALOT of kershaw knives..

Jackson Kahl : Extremely dull!!

Captain Slappy : Made in China, not the USA as stated in ad.

Knife is fine, but made in China, not the USA as stated in ad.

valentin : Like

DaCajun : Quality product and shipped quickly

It arrived sharp and it resharpens easily

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.

sandy barnhart : good knife

good knife for larger fish. Holds an edge good.

Peter Wesner : Love the sleeve for safety

Awessome fillet knife for the boat. Love the sleeve for safety!!

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!

Rick : So Sharpe....So Easy To Use

This knife feels like I'm holding a razor blade that is 8" long! It is the real deal. Tonight I used it to separate baby back ribs and it was like cutting butter. This will be my next gift to friends. Great product

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.

Brandon M. : Rusted, brittle, broke, not true stainless steel!

Should’ve taken a picture of the knife. Used it on my boat for cutting fish after catching them. It started rusting pretty bad after a couple uses, to the point the edge was brittle and breaking. Definitely not true stainless steel.

Leslie Sisson : Extremely sharp right out of the package and regaining that exact edge after heavy use takes mere seconds on a diamond whetstone just like the Kershaws I used to carry

Yes, it will lightly rust if sheathed wet and left overnight. The small spots disappeared and stayed gone the day after its first use in the Gulf with near zero effort during post trip gear cleanup the next day. Leave knife out of sheath for both to dry and the rust stays gone. Extremely sharp right out of the package and regaining that exact edge after heavy use takes mere seconds on a diamond whetstone just like the Kershaws I used to carry.

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.

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.

Peter Wesner : Love the sleeve for safety

Awessome fillet knife for the boat. Love the sleeve for safety!!

Graying.Geek : An excellent buy on a good knife

I bought this 7" Kershaw to replace its 9" big brother as a component of my take-along gear when I go bottom fishing. This is a good -- not great, good -- knife at an excellent price. The rubberized handle give it a solid feel, and the blade holds a good edge that can easily shave the hair on your arm. My only complaint about the knife is that the blade is a bit too narrow, making it overly flexible.

While the 9" Kershaw is of equal quality and feel, I found it too long to the point of being unwieldy, and the extra length amplified the flexible nature of the blade. The 7" is really the perfect length for a general use fillet knife.

doityourselfer : Easy to sharpen

Strong but flexible and floats! Easy to sharpen. I use for everything from filleting fish to skinning and cleaning deer, pig, and goats.

Jack H. : The blade is 9 1/4" long with the perfect amount of flex to filet and skin 15 lb

For 12 bucks you can't go wrong. The blade is 9 1/4" long with the perfect amount of flex to filet and skin 15 lb. catfish in two steps. The handle is very ergonomic and has a slightly sticky grip even when wet or oily and has Kershaw engraved on one side and an undecipherable mark with 1259 on the other. The 1" x 2 1/4" belt loop will accommodate a 2" belt easily and is secured with one rivet which allows the sheath to pivot horizontally so both hands can be used to remove the blade in a controlled manner. I say that because the sheath has an interesting design element. There's no cumbersome system to fool with to either secure the knife to the sheath or to remove it. The molded hard plastic sheath has an internal knob that acts as a stop if choose to set the knife in the sheath (while on your belt) for easy removal while working or you can apply a small amount of downward pressure to seat the knife about a half inch further into the sheath which secures the knife very effectively. Removing the blade could be construed as provocative though if you pick the combo up off a table and separate the two as they jump apart due to the force the knob applies to secure the blade. A very affordable and useful tool for any fishing excursion.

john wrubel : Exactly as described

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

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.

naomi : Product arrived as expected

Purchased to replace one I already had!
Arrived on time.

ralph c. : Not as sharp as I would have thought and I ...

Not as sharp as I would have thought and I cannot seem to get an edge on it with a stone or other sharpeners. have not tried it on too many pieces of meat yet so may be it will be OK.

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.

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! !

James B Andersen II : Total junk!

B.T.S. : Excellent long length fillet knife.

I was surprised at the low price on this fillet knife. I have a few Kershaw pocket knives that I really like so I was quick to jump on this deal. I needed a fillet knife that could handle the big boys and this does the trick. I was able to run the blade along a 20 lb blue cat and take off the fillet in one cut. It's pretty sharp out of the package but a few swipes across the diamond hone and it's a razor. 10/10, I would buy this knife again.

GOBI S. : Awesome knife.

Really good filleting knife. Really sharp and good grip.

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..

Billy Pharris : Fillet knife

Does just what it’s suppose too do

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.

Sandra O. : Easy to find

Love them

Captain Slappy : Made in China, not the USA as stated in ad.

Knife is fine, but made in China, not the USA as stated in ad.

MB : It rusted after the first use

It’s so so and priced accordingly I think. It’s nothing great and will work as a boat knife as long as you’re gentle and sharpen it regularly. It rusts almost immediately. It is stainless steel but cheap and won’t hold up. It rusted after the first use. Of course you can scrub the rust off. It’s just so so. Ok for the price I guess.

B.T.S. : Excellent long length fillet knife.

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.

Billy Pharris : Fillet knife

Does just what it’s suppose too do

mamagordota : fillet away

i would like to thank the folks at kershaw for there superior knifes and most of all for this wonderful 9" fillet knife i purchased just a few weeks ago and may i say its every fishermans dream : i just fillet,d 158.lbs of shark meat and 394 lbs of tuna an not once did i have to stop and sharpen the blade, i am buying 12 more knifes just like this one : thank you thank you thank you kershaw folks , i hope you guys never stop making this fillet knife ever...

naomi : Product arrived as expected

Purchased to replace one I already had!
Arrived on time.

eskieme : Not the sharpest knife in the drawer

This knife has never been especially sharp. I don't typically filet fish, but it seems to me that the knife should be super sharp. I can hardly cut anything with this knife.

Brandon M. : Rusted, brittle, broke, not true stainless steel!

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.

Captain Slappy : Made in China, not the USA as stated in ad.

Knife is fine, but made in China, not the USA as stated in ad.

naomi : Product arrived as expected

Purchased to replace one I already had!
Arrived on time.

Dennis : Great quality.

Really good quality knife. Giftable is a strange rating as I am a chef and even my wife would not buy a knife for me.

mamagordota : fillet away

GOBI S. : Awesome knife.

Really good filleting knife. Really sharp and good grip.

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.

Guitar Player : Good Fillet Knife

This fillet knife is comfortable in my hand and the blade is easy to sharpen. I wanted a fillet knife with a somewhat flexible blade and a plastic sheath. The knife sort of clicks into the sheath so you know when it is in place. At first I thought the price was a bit high but more than I looked on Amazon, I decided to buy the Kershaw.

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