Kershaw 9” Curved Fillet Knife (1242GEX), Fixed 9-in 420J2 Stainless Steel Blade, Corrosion Resistant, Non-Slip Glass-Filled Nylon Handle With K-Texture Grip, Plastic Blade Protector Included, 5.5 OZ. review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Kershaw
Model Name	KS1242GEX
Special Feature	Manual
Handle Material	Glass Reinforced Nylon
Color	Stainless Steel
Blade Material	420J2, Satin finish
Style	1242gex
Blade Length	9 Inches
Power Source	AC/DC
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only

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9” high-performance 420J2 stainless seal offering excellent corrosion resistance, toughness, strength and flexibility
Durable glass-filled nylon handle with textured overmold and exclusive K-Texture grip for a strong hold, even in slippery conditions
Includes a blade protector for safe storage in boats, kayaks, tackle boxes, backpacks, kitchen drawers, storage boxes and automobiles
Curved blade’s length provides an excellent full range of motion through the entire cut and offers the perfect amount of flex for a cleaner cut and easier filleting
Excellent for breaking down medium to large fresh and salt-water fish

From the manufacturer

A Cut Above the Rest

Dominating the everyday carry, folding pocket knife market, Kershaw creates high-quality, high-performance, exceptional, working tools and knives affordable to all consumers. Kershaw always chooses appropriate, top notch materials and is dedicated to intensive craftsmanship of hardworking pocketknives, hunting knives, or special collectors’ editions. Kershaw’s advanced technology and innovative design combine to create solid, crafted, reliable knives users are proud to carry.

Kershaw Fillet Knives

Kershaw offers users a series of fillet knives perfect for use in a marine, wet, fishing environment. In a variety of blade lengths, blade shapes and handle grips, the blades are made of softer steel enabling the blade to bend without breaking so it will move easily through the body of the fish providing an ideal fillet. The steel is highly corrosion resistant and the handle is durable for filleting comfort. The co-polymer handle material provides an excellent grip and a soft-yet-firm texture. Each fillet knife also comes with a sheath for secure storage or easy belt carry.

Fillet Knife Features


High-Performance Steel Highly stain and wear resistant, 420J stainless steel is excellent for use where 'flex' is desirable as in fish fillet knives. 420J is highly corrosion resistant, almost impossible to rust, very durable, and ideal for marine environments. Suited for knife blades with light to medium use, 420J is a general purpose, fine-blankable stainless steel with good manufacturability and resharpening capacity.	Attractive Blade Finish When a knife design requires a lighter blade to highlight the steel, Kershaw often applies a satin finish. Satin finishes, whether machine-generated or otherwise, leave faint patterns of lines on the steel, and while they sand away the steel’s brightness, they do not remove it as completely as do other finishes. A satin finish also helps reduce evidence of stains and scratches on the blade.	Durable Handle Very tough, able to take heavy-duty hard use, and versatile, glass-filled nylon handle material is a nylon synthetic polymer reinforced with glass threads for increased strength. Glass-filled nylon has incredible stiffness for a secure and stable grip, great ability to withstand heat, and dimensional stability combined with excellent wear resistance. Unique to certain Kershaw products, an exclusive and iconic texture is used on the handle to identify the brand and to provide additional traction when using the knife. The pattern is in a “K” shaped repeating pattern to provide an extremely secure and safer grip.

product description

"Break down fish the easy way with Kershaw’s 9-inch Curved Fillet knife. Ideal for most medium to large fresh and saltwater fish, the 9-in Curved knife helps process fish and wild game, into manageable sizes on the boat, at the dock and in camp. The curved blade’s 9-in length provides full range of motion, enabling a cleaner cut the entire way through. The high-performance 420J2 stainless steel blade with satin finish comes razor sharp out of the box and features excellent corrosion resistance, toughness and re-sharpens easily. The 9-in Curved fillet offers the perfect amount of “flex” for easier filleting while preserving delicate flesh and flavor. The 9-in Curved Fillet’s glass filled nylon handle is lightweight, durable and covered with a rubberized overmold and Kershaw’s exclusive K-Texture grip providing a secure hold, even in slippery conditions. The 9-in Curved knife includes a blade protector for safe and easy storage in boats, tackle boxes, kitchen drawers and more."

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 2.38 x 1.13 inches; 3.53 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1242GEX
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 24, 2014
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Kershaw Sporting Goods
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I0RWO6S
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
International Shipping: This item is not eligible for international shipping.

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Questions about Kershaw 9” Curved Fillet Knife (1242GEX), Fixed 9-in 420J2 Stainless Steel Blade, Corrosion Resistant, Non-Slip Glass-Filled Nylon Handle With K-Texture Grip, Plastic Blade Protector Included, 5.5 OZ.

Does this knife flex or is it rigid?

Answer: Has some flex. Not too much, good for big fillets like King Salmon.

Answer: It has a rigid blade but it works great and it's super sharp.

Answer: Rigid

I purchase this knife week ago. after three trips in gulf of mexico i got rust stains on this knife? is this is normal? btw knife made in china.

Answer: I've used mine for about 5 months but I haven't taken it on the water (ocean) so I'm unable to comment about your issue. Being used on land cleaning fish and rinsed in fresh water I have not experienced any rust staining on my knife. My issue is that the blade cannot hold a fine edge because it chips and fractures when the edge becomes really thin and sharp.

Is this knife forged or stamped?

Answer: I would say stamped it's made in China

Answer: Forged and good quality steel and design

Can i get a sheath for it?

Answer: It comes with a plastic, gray tinted sheath with cutouts to help the blade dry out. It makes the blade completely safe and it fits tight. But the sheath itself does not have any belt slots. I normally keep the knife in a gear bag. Kershaw does sells other fillet knives with belt attachable sheaths, but I doubt the sheaths will be interchangeable if you wanted to stay with this knife. I use this knife to break down 30 lb yellowtail. The knife and the sheath that it comes with works great with no complaints.

Answer: Mine came with a molded blade cover.

Product reviews of Kershaw 9” Curved Fillet Knife (1242GEX), Fixed 9-in 420J2 Stainless Steel Blade, Corrosion Resistant, Non-Slip Glass-Filled Nylon Handle With K-Texture Grip, Plastic Blade Protector Included, 5.5 OZ.

Ben Glantz : very sharp

nice size and sharp

C. Vu : Great knife

Wow... sharp!

Zachrey : Good knife

I think the blade could have been a little bit sharper out of the package, but it’s still a good knife.

Ben S. : Good knife! Until…

…until it fell off the side of the boat and broke in half. I did use the heck out of it, before it broke.

Juan Pureco : Very sharp

Love it very happy

Ben Glantz : very sharp

nice size and sharp

Amazon Customer : Amazing knife

Unbelievable how sharp and well balanced this knife is.

millvillan : It’s a kershaw

Nice for larger fish

David Trimble : Five Stars

great knife!!!

Amazon Customer : Very sharp and light

Bloody good knife to skin cattle.sharp and effective

Ben Glantz : very sharp

nice size and sharp

Amazon Customer : My new favorite big kitchen knife

I love this thing. The blade cover just makes it better

mike serwin : Five Stars

works great

sheis2me : Best fillet knife I have ever owned.

Best fillet knife I have ever owned. Well worth the money.

Ben S. : Good knife! Until…

…until it fell off the side of the boat and broke in half. I did use the heck out of it, before it broke.

Piscator : Stupid Sharp! :)

First saw this when my brother used one to fillet salmon, clean easy fast accurate cuts. Sharp knives are safe knives. You won't go wrong with this for large fish.

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Kershaw 9” Curved Fillet Knife (1242GEX), Fixed 9-in 420J2 Stainless Steel Blade, Corrosion Resistant, Non-Slip Glass-Filled Nylon Handle With K-Texture Grip, Plastic Blade Protector Included, 5.5 OZ. review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

A Cut Above the Rest

Kershaw Fillet Knives

Fillet Knife Features

High-Performance Steel

Attractive Blade Finish

Durable Handle

product description

product details

important information

Questions about Kershaw 9” Curved Fillet Knife (1242GEX), Fixed 9-in 420J2 Stainless Steel Blade, Corrosion Resistant, Non-Slip Glass-Filled Nylon Handle With K-Texture Grip, Plastic Blade Protector Included, 5.5 OZ.

Does this knife flex or is it rigid?

I purchase this knife week ago. after three trips in gulf of mexico i got rust stains on this knife? is this is normal? btw knife made in china.

Is this knife forged or stamped?

Can i get a sheath for it?

Product reviews of Kershaw 9” Curved Fillet Knife (1242GEX), Fixed 9-in 420J2 Stainless Steel Blade, Corrosion Resistant, Non-Slip Glass-Filled Nylon Handle With K-Texture Grip, Plastic Blade Protector Included, 5.5 OZ.