Mister Twister MT-1208 Mr Twister SW Piranha Knife review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Mr. Twister
Model Name	MT-1208
Handle Material	Bone
Color	White, Blue
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Item Dimensions LxWxH	1 x 1 x 1 inches
Item Weight	1.5 Pounds

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Mr Twister MT-1208 SW Piranha Knife
Color of the handle may be White/Blue or Blue/White

product description

Saltwater and trophy freshwater fishermen have a fillet knife that can handle any big fish in the Piranha from Mister Twister, the pioneer in electric fish cleaning technology. Every bit as rugged as the classic Mister Twister Electric Fisherman, the Piranha, features 25% more torque and 15% more speed than most other electric knives, so it will handle the tough scales and skin of any trophy fish. The real key to its cutting power is in its 9" heavy duty stainless steel blade. More power, more torque, and more speed make the Piranha, "Bad to the Bone!" 9" blade length means less time cleaning fish and more time on the water.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1.5 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ MT-1208
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2008
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mr. Twister
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001448Z8K

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Questions about Mister Twister MT-1208 Mr Twister SW Piranha Knife

what do i do to get a replacement switch that just broke and get me working again?

Answer: the best way is just google it you won't find it on amazon

Is a fillet knife able to thru the centre bone of a 10 lb fish .

Answer: I found this knife only can handle up to 4-5lb fish and not wear its parts out and dull blades . Mine cleaning up to 7-8lb dulled knives and wore knife latches out in 3 weeks .

Answer: Not very easy used on large strippers use other knife or snipers for backbone.

Answer: Depends on fish type I would guess. It does well on catfish and crappie, cutting thru the ribs and along the spine.

This is shown as a kit which includes a carrying case. When advancing to the order page only the knife is shown. Does this come with a case?

Answer: It included no carrying case as of 2 1/2 years ago. By the way, I'm still filleting fish like crazy with this thing and it never backs down. I work it pretty hard on some big cat fish and it never seems to over heat. This was a problem with the Walmart brands I'd ruined before finding the Piranha.

Answer: No carrying case with mine. The salt water Piranha that I bought 11 years ago had a cloth case with it. This was advertised as salt water Piranha but it is not the same knife - different blade - and is salt water/freshwater Piranha. Don't think they make the salt water Piranha anymore. This is still a good knife and more powerful than most.

Answer: I just ordered this and it arrived with no case and a straight blade versus 8 inch curved blade,,,, why can't they deliver what they show!!!!!!!

Answer: no case came with mine, just the regular packaging

Answer: This appears to have a cAse. Ours was not shown with a case and did not come with it. Hope that helps

Answer: Have fillaid stripers and big cats croakers and it has performed well.

Answer: No

Would this knife cut through a butternut or spaghetti squash?

Answer: Easily

Answer: Yes not fast .

Answer: yes

How do I get warranty info and get it fixed cannot get blades to stay in

Answer: Contact Mr. Twister directly. They have excellent warranty and quick response time. Google for info.

Answer: If you cannot find on Internet call Wal Mart or Bass Pro Shop. They will have info

Does this knife come with a pointed end blade or "bread knife" blade?

Answer: Knife point is "Tanto" style.

Answer: mine was a pointed tip this is a very good fillet knife.

Answer: More pointed. Like a tanto blade

Answer: pointed

Why is the delivery date for Februrary the 20 to March 4 if it says that the item is on stock an processed in 5 days?

the Mister Twister electric fillet knife kit u show for sale I need to know if it comes with the pointed blade that your pix shows or is it the flat blade like a regular carving knife?

Answer:

Answer: no,It come with a 9 inches blade,the flat one.I don't have one for sale. If you want a curved pointed tip blade .Try the American angler saltwater shark blade .But you have to grind down the leg to a curve to lock in the piranha

Answer: No! It does not come with the blade shown! Nothing is advertised right about it! It comes with long slanted end blades. It quit working while filleting our first batch of fish!

Answer: The knife comes with a semi pointed blade; however, I don't have one for sale. I brought one about 18 months ago and love it. It is the best filet knife I've ever owned.

Answer: it did not come with the pointed blade

Answer: The only ones i have found are the flat ones

How can I find a replacement trigger? It was lost when we moved.

Answer: Call the manufacturer.

Do yall have replacement blades thst are curved on the end for a MT 1208?

Answer: Not in the 2 packages I purchased. Neither came with two sets of blades. The new version of the "Piranha Blade" has the same cutting edges as the regular blades, the only difference is the greater length. They do not work like the original Piranha Blades that had a much finer tooth structure to the serrations. These newer units are no better than standard, and don't have the feature that made the old ones most attractive.

Answer: I've not purchased these so I cannot answer. Sorry.

Has anyone used to cut beef of turkey?

Answer: Yes, it also cuts fresh made bread. Use the long knife.

Answer: works great

Answer: Absolutely!

Answer: yes. many times

How long is the cord

Answer: The cord is about 6 feet when stretch out.

It seems the knife comes with a 9" blade. Is this the length of the actual cutting/serrated part? If not how long is it?

Answer: Yes

is this knife 12 volt with battery clips or cigarette ligher plug or is it 110 ac only

Answer: 110 only

Can a person buy extra blades if needed?

Answer: Yes, I saw them either on Amazon or the manufacturer’s website. They also have filet-style blades too.

Answer: yes

Is this knife 12 volt with battery clips of cigorette lighter or 110 only?

Answer: 110 Only, Only knife to buy. I clean about 2500 fish a season for a lot of people this one lasts.

Answer: 12 volt with battery clips of cigarette lighter

Answer: 110 only

i love mine but my trigger broke the other day while filleting a big red fish can i buy just a new trigger?

Answer: I would imagine so, it sounds like the breakage was from normal wear and tear. Ours has worked wonderfully from the beginning. If you don't ask you will never know. They may be willing just to replace the entire knife.

Answer: Check with Mr Twister. They have outstanding warranty and service. Usually fix or replace for cost of shipping.

Answer: Contact the maker for warranty.

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Is this knife electric?

Answer: Yes

Im looking for reacement blades for model 1205. Do yall still make them?

how long is cord?

Answer:

Answer: It doesn't matter because the thing will be broke before you can plug it in.

Answer: thanks

Product reviews of Mister Twister MT-1208 Mr Twister SW Piranha Knife

Russell M. : Does the job

Works well. Easy to clean. Replacement blade sizes limited. need better selection.

Betty Beach House : NOT good for filleting fish

This shows a sportsmans blade (pointed) in the ad, but it came with a flat blade (bread knife). NOT good for filleting fish.

Foreman 500Fm : Panfish only=5 stars Big fish=0 stars

At first, I thought it was the best. Busted through panfish and handle still cold. But,once the bigger walleye over 20",it broke one of the blade retaining clips and only 1 blade oscillated rendering it useless. Sent back and got a replacement and it's reserved for small panfish only.

Kinked up cord is a waste.

Only good feature is blades are easily available for replacement.

I'm still waiting on the perfect electric knife that won't give me carpal-tunnel on my hands and available replacement blades but it's just a fantasy.

Gab Landry : On the first use, one of the blades quit ...

On the first use, one of the blades quit stroking. It would only vibrate. My problem is that the first use was not until several months after purchase. I bought it for a backup. Return date has obviously expired. Will try Mr Twister for help. Not very hopeful.

Rob Orrill : Four Stars

Works great

Realworld : Durable electric fillet knife

Very durable electric fillet knife I've used mine for over 5 years cleaned a lot of fish

Gaff um : Better for slicing turkey than filleting fish.

When I purchased this knife the blades were thin fishing fillet style blades with a sharp point. When it was time to replace the blades the fish fillet blades were replaced with thick blunt point honkers only suitable for slicing my Thanksgiving turkey! I called customer service at Mister Twister and was told the original blades are no longer available! The new fangled blades are still slicing my TURKEYS! …..

David t. : Met expectations

It's works great

Joann Canady : Best electric knife

Have had many different brands of filet knives over the years and this is the best I have used so far.

Michael : Piranha vs Mister Twister

There is two problems with the Piranha electric knife (at least the one I bought) the trigger would not engage the micro switch solid enough to keep it running, I took it apart to find that the trigger is hollow and the tit,bump or what ever was supposed to touch the micro switch was either broken off (not apparent) or was too short, secondly the blade release switch/button is in a inappropriate place, while filleting your thumb will naturally put pressure on it and release the blades(or it was a problem for me, right handed) It does not seem to have any more power than the lower priced Mister Twister that I also own. It appears the key is not necessarily more power you need but, rather keeping the blades sharp.

RECOMMENDATION: Mister Twister & extra blades (same company just lower price)

Becky Bryant : Poor Design

The blade release button pushes on your thumb while filleting fish...very bad design. Gave up and got my old Black and Decker knife out.

Billmcp : DOES NOT COME WITH THE BLADE SHOWN IN PICTURES

This did not come with the blade shown in the Picture. The blade that comes with it does not come out to a fine point. It is the same blade that would come with a carving knife suitable for cutting up a turkey. Also, the picture shows what appears to be some sort of a carrying bag shown below the knife in the package. It doesn't come with anything else at all. Just the knife and the very disappointing blade. I'll be returning this item.

FDP : Five Stars

Haven't had long but so far I really like it

Larry Brasier : Five Stars

excellent quality

Realworld : Durable electric fillet knife

Very durable electric fillet knife I've used mine for over 5 years cleaned a lot of fish

Realworld : Durable electric fillet knife

Very durable electric fillet knife I've used mine for over 5 years cleaned a lot of fish

Amazon Customer : This does not include the separate set of "piranha blades" ...

This does not include the separate set of "piranha blades" but has only one set of ordinary electric lnife blades, euphemistically and misleadingly labeled at the "piranha" blades. I felt ripped off.

C. Studer : Disappointed in power

Does not stand up to advertisements on power. I wasted my money. I finally bought the new Rapala heavy duty model and now have a knife with enough power to handle large catfish.

FDP : Five Stars

Haven't had long but so far I really like it

Shelley Pesek : This is a piece of CRAP..

This is a piece of CRAP....Used it 1 Time on a fishing trip and tried to clean 20 Crappie caught in Kansas. It did NOT make it past 10. Did the rest with a Rapala filet knife. Company did nothing after I contacted them. Save your money....Buy the one from Rapala, it has AC/DC kit included. It is AWESOME !!!!!

David t. : Met expectations

It's works great

John W : great knife

Great!!! Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Works great on fresh baked bread.

Russell M. : Does the job

Works well. Easy to clean. Replacement blade sizes limited. need better selection.

cine : Great for cleaning fish.

Need a Father's Day gift? Great knife for cleaning fish or any cutting of meat. Works well for and stands up to what you throw at it.

Shelley Pesek : This is a piece of CRAP..

connie welch : One Star

my husband used it twice and it shocked him both times

Alikat Arkie : Five Stars

Best one we ever had. Would recommend to someone looking for a fillet knife.

Gab Landry : On the first use, one of the blades quit ...

L Garrett : Do NOT purchase

You don’t get what is in the picture. The knife has a different blade and it does NOT come with the bag pictured. I returned this item immediately and had to pay $10 for a “restocking fee.” Don’t waste your money on this.

Leon : Not as advertised

Product was advertised as the Saltwater Piranha with carrying pouch and curved blade. I have used one of them for 10 years and have gotten great service from it and it is still working. The true Saltwater Piranha is getting hard to find so when I saw it advertised, I decided to get one since my other one was getting old. Sadly when my knife was delivered today, it was the Saltwater and Freshwater Piranha, without a carrying pouch or curved Saltwater blade. My brother bought the Saltwater/Freshwater Piranha and the blade got dull after using it just a few times. I have not used mine yet but only gave it a 3 star rating since it is a cheaper version than advertised.

only me : Best electric knife

This knife is without a doubt the very best electric carving blade on the market.

The quality of this product is number one.

sheila shutco : Five Stars

My husband really likes it.

connie welch : One Star

my husband used it twice and it shocked him both times

fish a lot : come with the 9 inches blade not the curve one shown on the pic

this is my 2nd mr .twister fillet knife.I have a green & yellow one for 24 years.And I still used it for perch & walleye.My daughter told me she want to learn how to fillet the fish .So I bought this .the only down side is it come with a 9 inches blade not the curve one it shown.And I have two 9 inches blade already.

Robert : :) best christmas gift

Bought the replacement blade and ez scaler gonna buy another ez scaler and make a smaller blade out of it. Love this product

Richard P. : Best filet knife I've ever used.

This is a must if you like the green model. Fileted a lot of fish with mine. Works great for carving hams, roasts and fowl.

Sandra : Five Stars

Great value

Steven E. : Four Stars

good product

Larry Brasier : Five Stars

excellent quality

Billmcp : DOES NOT COME WITH THE BLADE SHOWN IN PICTURES

DogOwner : Nice product, look forward to using it.

Delivered on time, packaged well and as advertised.

Greg M. Townsend : Failed after one week

Took this electric knife on a two week Canada fishing trip. Worked great for week one but failed for week two. Now only one of the two blades move. The plastic worm gears which drive the blade do just not hold up. Unfortunately my return defective product window expired before I got back from my trip.

Val : No Fillet Blade!!!!!!!!

Strong motor. Heavy. Bought for husband to fillet fish as per picture. Does not come with the fillet blade as advertised. Comes with a regular rectangular blade. What's with this??????/

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Works excellent

SSG Michael A. Krulic SR : OMG

This is the most perfect electric knife I've ever used! So glade that I purchased this! This knife is totally AWESOME!!!

Penboy : Junk

The first time I took this out of the package it came on while I was inserting the blades cutting me. No, I did not accidently depress the trigger. Moving it side to side causes it to come on without touching the switch. Wiggling the cord makes it come on and will not shut off unless cord is pulled rom the wall. Upon reading other reviews from other sites, faulty switches and wiring have been documented in the past. Feeling these were isolated incidences, I got one, unfortunately mine is one of those ones that was not working right out of the box. Ironically I see a sticker on it stating quality control passed...yeah right. If you are going to go with this knife, be aware that this can be an issue. I never did get to cut anything with it (except my hand when it came on without touching anything)so I cannot comment on performance. I am working with Green Mountain Outfitters where I purchased it to get a refund or exchange. we will see where that goes.

sheila shutco : Five Stars

My husband really likes it.

Mike H : Cheap garbage.

Switch broke after fourth use. Cheap garbage.

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