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

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.

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

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.

Cd : Not sharp on first use

Given other reviewers, I expect this to be very sharp. Mine was not. Also one side was
Not beveled and sharpens as much as the other. On my first use I tore up a sea bass trying to filet it. I had to get out a
Wet stone and improved the edge.

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.

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...

Billy Pharris : Fillet knife

Does just what it’s suppose too do

gary : Not worth the rust

Comes very dull but sharpens up and holds an edge. Rusted after first use despite filleting and rinsing in fresh water. Decent for the price but I would not buy again. Would rather spend an extra $10 and buy something nicer.

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.

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.

Melany : Item as described, fast ship!

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

Brandon R. : Super Sharp

This knife is perfect in all aspects: very sharp, just the right amount of flex, good size for a range of fish, and low cost. It will rust if you leave it all gross and fishy, but just wash and dry it and you will have no problems.

Michael S. Deck : Sharpe and practicality

Very readonable

Marshall Morrison : Super Smooth Cut!

So I got this knife because I was always messing up the skin side on my fish fillets. My dull kitchen knifes just took forever to skin a fish and it looked terrible after I was finished almost like someone took a weed wacker to my fish. Well after I got this fillet knife it was no longer a problem. This knife cuts fish as smooth as butter and its super long so you can cut up just about any size of fillet in one pass.

Franklingtaylor : Never had a bad kershaw until now, I guess there is a first for everything

The heat treat must’ve been way off because it sharpen some places in other places it’s dull. When I go to sharpen it you can hear the nice hardened steel and then it gets to chalky spots where grips because the steel is soft. I thought it was just me and I had two other people try to sharpen this damn thing same issue with it . I’m extremely surprised as I have purchased many other Kershaw’s and have never gotten one like this . They are usually razor sharp out of the pack and maintain that edge very well. It’s always easy to put an edge back on a Kershaw but this thing is horrible. I stopped Filleting fish with it and turned it into a bait cutting knife but at this point I’m probably just going to destroy the thing because at some point I know either I or somebody else will cut themselves with it because of the dull spots and the excess pressure you need to cut things up .

B. Stewart : Sharp and Lightweight

Very sharp and lightweight with flex. Excellent knife and the case keeps it protected.

Momma D : Nice knife but…

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

Amazon Customer : Gabinos gift

Got for a gift for guide in baja.so hope it's good.looks good

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.

gjhartma : Beauty!

I bought this knife for dipnetting season in Alaska. I ended up getting my limit, but that meant that this knife had it's work cut out for it. It kept it's edge and cuts like butter. It's got a comfortable, easy to hold on to handle and the right amount of flex. I've only used it for a season so far, so I can't speak for it's longevity, but I expect that with proper care and maintenance, it'll last for years. I would recommend this knife to fishermen/fisherwomen out there who have some big salmon in the cooler!

michael : do not buy

plastic sheaths end broke and now it's dangerous-they say I'll have to but another one as they don't have a sheath for a replacement-buyer beware

LB : Good deal on a good knife

This is an excellent price for a quality knife. It is big and I used it to filet 2 red grouper with ease, right out of the package. It has a nice sheath and I am sure it will hold up well.

Momma D : Nice knife but…

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

john wrubel : Exactly as described

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

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.

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.

CaramelQT : Fillet Knife fave

Excellent product fillet knife. I use it often to remove skin from Salmon. The safety cover is approximate as it is very sharp.

Mark Castillo : Does the job

its a cheap knife, something about it feels cheap but it does the job in the end thats what matters. ive gone through about 50 fish by now and still cuts like butter.

Melany : Item as described, fast ship!

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

Steven Engelson : Beware of Warranty

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.

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.

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..

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.

john wrubel : Exactly as described

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

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.

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!!!!

chauncey2 : AWESOME KNIFE / incredable price

BUY THIS KNIFE!!! There is no reason to spend 50-$I00 for a fillet knife. bought one of these for filleting Chicken breasts for my restaurant 6 years ago. It is still highly functional but after 6 years of sharping blade size was about 3/4 of original. So I just got another & use the old one as backup. Holds an awesome edge for filleting a 100 breasts at a time. Non slip grip is great. You can't go wrong, KERSHAW BABY!!!

michael : do not buy

plastic sheaths end broke and now it's dangerous-they say I'll have to but another one as they don't have a sheath for a replacement-buyer beware

valentin : Like

Todd Richardson : Good, but too long for me.

The knife itself is good, but I shouldn't have gotten one so long. I use it to fillet fish and would definitely recommend something shorter, as it'd be much easier to navigate.

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

Steve : Like a razor

This knife is razor sharp. From filleting fish to deboning a Boston butt, this knife cuts through it with ease. Comfortable to hold and non-slip. Nice, flexible blade.

JFree : Dull blade. Doesn't cut through salmon skin. Buy something else.

This is a cheaply manufactured product. The blade is dull to the touch. It does not cut salmon skin without pressing down hard on the fish and attempting to cut it 4-5x in a row.

I'm throwing mine away. Buy something else / better.

Mustang GT : Seems like a decent knife for the money

This is a decent knife for the money. Out of the box it is sharp BUT that edge didn't last at all. I am taking it to my sharpener to see if he can put a better edge on it. This isn't uncommon, even my more pricey Dexter's or Bubba blades have the same issue

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.

Carter : Great value

Very sharp and works great for the price. They are better fillet knives but much more expensive.

Harbourbug : Typical Kershaw...AWESOME!

I love Kershaw knives and have always carried them. This filet knife is no different. It's very sharp and has the perfect flex in the blade for cutting fillets. This is my No.1 now!

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.

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.

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