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

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.

connie welch : One Star

my husband used it twice and it shocked him both times

Em Smith : It did not do a good job cutting through the thick skin of the fish

We got this to filet red fish in particular........ It did not do a good job cutting through the thick skin of the fish. It was good with trout tho.

JU : Maybe not so reliable

Used only once and seemed to cut well. Pretty smooth. Literally after just using it for about 7-8 minutes, it shut off and was not able to turn back on, even after 5-10 min. I guess from what I read about other electric knives, these things get easily overheated and quit. I'm guessing this one is no different. I didnt even stress the knife by cutting anything tough, so questioning the reliability of these knives, including this one for sure!

connie welch : One Star

my husband used it twice and it shocked him both times

Scott H : Not so good

It lasted through slicing up 1 brisket and about half a tri-tip before the power button fell to the ground. Guess the power button is only designed for cutting fish. Junk!

Purnell G. : Five Stars

As Ordered

R2S2 : Five Stars

Husband loves this knife - works great!

Rebecca Bass : Five Stars

Good product

gizzard : need new blades

I bought a piranha knife about 2 years ago. The blades on it were skinny in the middle with the two inches at the tip being normal size. I can't find those blades anywhere. If someone knows where I can find them please email me at phw@bellsouth.net . I am useing the other piranha blades now and they are good but I can't get as close a cut on my fish as i did with the other blades.

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

Similar to our old Oster

Purnell G. : Five Stars

As Ordered

JU : Maybe not so reliable

David t. : Met expectations

It's works great

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??????/

Mike H : Cheap garbage.

Switch broke after fourth use. Cheap garbage.

James M. : Not what I ordered

The low rating is because the knife package featured is not what I received. You show a package that comes with carry case and a set of curved blades which I prefer. What I got was a knife that had 9 inch straight blades and no carry case. After a couple of times of ordering this same knife and returning them for the same reason, I called Mr. Twister and they advised me they did not make that setup any more. So I decided to keep these knives and try them. They do work fine after getting use to the long straight blades. The point is I did not receive what was featured on the site.

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.

ALEPI : work saver

I have had this for a number of months now and the only criticism I have for the knife is that I feel the cord should be 1-2 feet longer. It has great power and works like a breeze. I have also used it to carve roasts and turkey in addition to the fish it was intended for. I thought I had a great knife in the Rapala electric but that knife burned up after only about 6 fish cleaning episodes.

Richard B. : Heavy duty electric knife.

This has got to be the best electric fish cleaning knife on the market today. I'm retired and fish almost everyday, so my knives get a workout (not bragging to much) I was going thru some of the other knives like every 3 or 4 months cleaning crappie and bass. Since I started using this knife I probably use 1 a year or a little more.
Can't say enough good things about this knife.

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.

sheila shutco : Five Stars

My husband really likes it.

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

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.

Sandra : Five Stars

Great value

gizzard : need new blades

Mike H : Cheap garbage.

Switch broke after fourth use. Cheap garbage.

dennis butterworth : Five Stars

powerful and sharp

Jason M. Honaker : Works well for slicing meats

Used it to slice my Thanksgiving turkey (after carving), roast duck, and also on a brisket. Works very well. Was able to get really nice and even thin slices.

Catherine Ackley : Works GREAT!!

Bought this knife for my husband who LOVES ice fishing; he raves about the knife every time he takes it out to clean fish. This knife saved the last few days of ice fishing.

Hawk : May, 2016. This is my second mister twister ...

May, 2016. This is my second mister twister fillet knife my old one was 15yrs old and it did a lot of fish with no problem. This piranha is suppose to be more heavy duty I have no problem going through large catfish rib cage goes through crappie with no problem. This is the only electric fillet I will ever buy.

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.

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.

Megan B. : Great product!

Great product!

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.

chuck : Mister Twister MT-1208 Mr Twister SW Piranha... Mr. Twister

Lots of power, I normally clean 100 or more blue Gills at a time, did find after about 1300 fish motor starts to weaken, but still the best on the market. I have 3 I alrenate with.

Amazon Customer : Junk

Lasted just past the 30 day return policy. One blade quit moving, gears are out. Stick with the cheaper mister twister knife they last somewhere between 3 months and 10 years. Cheaply built junk.

Kenny Dobbs : Great Knife

We use this for bbq comps and it works great!

TGM : Four Stars

very good for larger fish and catfish..

WirenutBull : Tough enough for salt water fish.

One tough electric knife. Made for salt water fish so tough enough for those big fresh water fish. Love it.

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)

Larry Brasier : Five Stars

excellent quality

JW : Quick & Easy

Fillets fish quick and easy.

Alikat Arkie : Five Stars

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

Jay : FISHERMAN

Great product this is what every fisherman needs.Sharp and runs i mean runs...i would recommend this to anyone. Just plug her in and start.

Sandra : Five Stars

Great value

Jami Wilson : Best knife ever!!

This has quickly become my favorite fillet knife. I used to use an old cheap turkey cutting knife. It worked well for years and I was sad when it quit working....until....I got the Mr. Twister. It is the best electric knife I have used, I have tried a Rapala and a few other brands and they did not work all that well. This one has the power to cut through large catfish bones and the ability to finesse through delicate trout fillets. The only thing that I don't like is that my hand sometimes get fatigued with a bunch of fillets. Could be me, could be the knife, have had it happen with other knives too. Overall, I love it and would not trade it.

Em Smith : It did not do a good job cutting through the thick skin of the fish

We got this to filet red fish in particular........ It did not do a good job cutting through the thick skin of the fish. It was good with trout tho.

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