KastKing Fillet Knife, Razor Sharp G4116 German Stainless-Steel Blade 5" - 9", Professional Level Knives for Filleting and Boning, Non-Slip Handles, Includes Protective Sheath. review and price compare 2025

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Brand	KastKing
Handle Material	Bone
Color	A: 5'' bait knife
Blade Material	Stainless Steel

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Razor Sharp Stainless Blades – All new KastKing knives utilize premium, razor sharp G4116 German Stainless-Steel blades with a beautiful black finish. KastKing knives will maintain their edge longer in both fresh and saltwater applications and make the job of cutting baits, filleting fish of all sizes, steaking large game fish and trim or remove meat and fish from the bone easier than ever before.
The Right Knife For The Job - The 5” Bait Knife is stiff and strong, it has a serrated top edge that makes cutting frozen bait quick and easy. The razor-sharp leading edge allows the fisherman to easily prepare both chunk and cut plug style baits. The 6”, 7” & 9” Fillet Knives are not only sharp and but also have the perfect flexibility so the knife will follow natural contours for perfect fillets. The 9” Strong Fillet Knife is a powerhouse for steaking big game fish like salmon, tuna and more.
Non-Slip Super Polymer Grip - We use the most comfortable and slip-resistant, super polymer grips for your safety and comfort. These handles feel great in your hand and ensure that you always have a solid grip on your knife. These handles also clean up easily and stay looking good longer.
Includes Protective Knife Sheath – Each knife includes a light-weight and durable sheath to protect the blade and keep you safe in between jobs. The unique design of the sheath will lock the handle in for safety but removes easily when needed. The open slots in the sheath are design to allow water to drain easily so that your knives stay dry and sharp.
Affordable Innovation – KastKing fishing knives are available in the most requested lengths and shapes so that you’ll always have the right tool for the job.

Product Description

5” Versatile Knife - Fixed Blade

The 5” versatile fixed-blade outdoor knife is stiff and strong, it has a serrated top edge that makes cutting frozen bait or wood quick and easy. The razor-sharp leading edge allows the fisherman to easily prepare both chunk and cut plug style baits.

6”, 7” & 9” Fillet Knives - Flexible Blade

The 6”, 7” & 9” stainless curved blades have the perfect flexibility so the knife will follow natural contours for perfect fillets, is also an awesome ideal for thinner or more delicate cuts of meat such as fish or chicken.

9" Strong Fillet Knife - Fixed Blade

The 9” Strong Fillet Knife much thicker and stiffer than other knives, better for big fish like salmon, tuna and other tougher meats.

12'' Slicing Knife

KastKing 12 inch Round Tip Granton Edge Slicing Knife, with a razor sharp edge designed for maximum cutting performance, this knife is suited for slicing everything from meats, to cakes, to sandwiches. The Granton blade creates pockets of air, which prevent food from sticking to the blade and creates less friction, allowing for easier motion and higher efficiency.

5” Versatile Knife

6”, 7” & 9” Fillet Knives

9" Strong Fillet Knife

12'' Slicing Knife

6”, 7” & 9” Fillet Knives - Flexible Blade

The Razor Sharp, Flexible and Curved Blade for perfect filleting fish, boning meet and processing any food .

Why KastKing knives are worth having?

Razor Sharp

Black, G4116 German Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp and maintain their edge for easy boning and filleting.

Good Value

1.Includes a durable knife sheath to keep your blade safe and ready to go to work.

2.G4116 German Stainless Steel blades .

3.We use the most comfortable and slip-resistant, Super-Polymer grips for your safety and comfort.

Professional Level Knives

KastKing fishing knives are available in the most requested lengths and shapes so that you’ll always have the right tool.

Razor Sharp German Stainless Blades
Non-Slip Super Polymer Grip - comfortable to hold
Includes Protective Knife Sheath
Affordable Innovation



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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2021
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093HBQTKP

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Questions about KastKing Fillet Knife, Razor Sharp G4116 German Stainless-Steel Blade 5" - 9", Professional Level Knives for Filleting and Boning, Non-Slip Handles, Includes Protective Sheath.

I am looking at a manual sharpener what would you recommend?

Answer: Get yourself a Worksharp knife sharpener, either the orig one for $60, or the updated Ken Onion edition ($120), both are FANTASTIC. I’m TERRIBLE at sharpening anything, but this thing (I got the Ken Onion edition) has made it easy, quick and best of all, a “good knife sharpener” out of me! I don’t sell them, have no affiliation... I just like a good product when I get one, which is rare these days. Good luck.

Answer: I recommend going to your local harbor freight or ordering online and getting a 1x30 inch belt sander and getting some 600 grit bolts and a leather polishing belt for the sander too and you will have razor sharp knives all the time. Dont waste money on a work sharp. You can get the harbor freight set up and the belts for about the same price if not cheaper

Answer: Hi there,

Answer: Get a Norton crystolon or India stone and learn to free hand. You can get either for probably twenty online or in a hardware store.

Answer: This is a knife. If you need a sharpener I recommend asking the question on a sharpener listing. Good luck.

Answer: I use a 2000 grit stone. Great knife for the money.

How well does this hold a edge? Also after a couple sharpening does it still hold a edge like if it was new?

Answer: For those too young to remember great grandpa shaving with a straight razor, let me give you a quick education. RAZOR sharp knife means it will not hold an edge. The sharper the edge, the quicker it will dull. That's why great grandpa had a razor strop that he honed his beard cutting steel with every time he used it. A fine razor edge on a fillet knife is important, as is the knowledge that you must hone (not sharpen) the edge regularly to maintain it.

Answer: Gets real sharp when sharpened but Won't hold an edge for long. Even the guy at the knife sharpening store said it was a very soft blade. Not recommended for everyday use.

Answer: It does not....

Answer: Not for long.

What would be the best sharpening tool for this knife?

Answer: This is a large can of worms on this ask; I ask 10 folks, will get 10 answers. Since I was little, was taught to use an Arkansas stone, it's my comfort zone and haven't met a blade I couldn't hone yet. I've tried other methods, but for me, the stone is far superior. Technique and angle are critical no matter what your chosen poison for sharpening, practice, practice, practice.

Can a lefty use this knife or is the blade made for right handers?

Answer: I am also a lefty. It works well. Really solid knife for larger fish.

What is this knife's Rockwell Hardness? (please answer only if you know)

How does this knife do cutting through bones?

Answer: I wouldn't use it to cut through bones. That would ruin your knife. This is meant to cut meat away from the bone.

Answer: not sure any knife will cut bone

Answer: Went through rib & y bones in a salmon very easily.

Answer: It will cut through, but dull the blade after a few fish. It’s easy to sharpen after

Do the knives come sharpened out of the box? I see a number of complaints about dull blades.

Answer: I've always used the rapala's. I read the same as you but I still ordered. The knife has a nice non slip handle and mine came very sharp! Also in the box if you fill out a questionnaire you receive another knife or sharpener free of charge. Great deal now I have two!

Answer: It comes factory sharpened which is certainly adequate, but you’ll need to run it over with a sharpening steel to get a razors edge.

Answer: Hi Stewart,

Do these knives contain lead?

Answer: Hi Will,

Answer: Hi, it says it's made of stainless steel. however, when googling if stainless steel contains led it gives a varying of answers. Many of my Culinary friends use this product and we haven't head anything negatively from the teachers! I hope this helps..

Answer: The blade is lead impregnated. Cal Prop 65 approved! It holds a hella sharp edge.

Answer: No I don't believe they do. But what I will tell you is their built very well. Really sharp top. the only set back for me is .. Personally I like knife sheath that hang from the belt. And this one is designed for your belt to go þrough the body of the sheath. If you know what I mean. But ovèall I like it very much, and I feel like it's perfect for fishing, which is why I chose it. Made very well and definitely worth the price tag. thx

Is it dishwasher safe? Knife and sheath?

Does this knife really come sharpened?

Answer: It comes sharpened, but I touched it up before filleting fish. I like them sharp enough to shave and they are not quite that sharp. I cleaned a mess of catfish yesterday and they worked really well. I have 3 of these knives. The strong and the fillet in 9" and have the bait knife

Answer: My carving knife was “sharpened” but I’ve seen plenty of other sharper knives.

Answer: Hi Drew,

Would the 12’ slicing knife be good for carving a turkey?

Answer: Hi there,

Answer: I’ve only cut my brisket with it so far but plan to use it on my turkey this Thanksgiving. It does a great job on beef.

Answer: I believe so. It’s worked great for me on briskets, ribs, steak, chops and chicken.

Answer: Yea it would.

Answer: Absolutely !

How do you sharpen this knife?

Answer: with any standard knife sharpener. Amazon has plenty of options

Answer: Not sure. I usually take my knives to a professional knife sharpening service.

how well will the knife do against salt water? Will it rust, or corrode easy? I am an saltwater angler. Also how long is the whole knife

Answer: The knife appears to be quality made. It is described as "German Stainless Steel" so I would say with reasonable care it should hold up. No knife or any metal object for that matter will resist rust in salt water conditions without proper care.

Answer: It will rust like most steel in saltwater. This will be best avoided by rinsing off with fresh water and hit it with a little WD40 after every trip.

Answer: This knife is junk - period.

I'm confused on the differing reviews on this knife's ability to maintain its sharp edge. Does it stay sharp or not?

Answer: As with just about any knife you get, you’ll have to sharpen it after processing a few fish, especially if you are cutting through scales and/or bones. But you only need a few swipes across a sharpener, and it’s good to go! I found that it remained sharp through processing about 7-8 Alaskan Salmon (cutting scales and bones), before I needed to tune up the edge with a sharpener. Hope this helps!

Answer: It keeps its edge pretty good compared to other filet knives I’ve owned. It’s a good knife, but eventually it does need to be sharpened.

Does the sheath have a belt loop?

Answer: No it doesn’t

Answer: No it does not

Is it full tang?

Answer: Hard to tell with soft handle, but it seems like metal runs through it

Could i debone a chicken with it?

Answer: You can debone anything with this awesome knife. I’ve only had it a bit but I’ve used it on deer and hogs and even fish

Answer: Not really it’s great to fillet a fish but too wide to debone a chicken...

Answer: While we advertise these knives for outdoors, we have had many people use them in the kitchen. They are great universal knives.

Does the size include the handle or the size of the blade?

Answer: Blade size.

Would the 12 inch slicing knife work well to cut through brisket and slice up ribs?

Answer: Yes it would work great for that

Can this knife cut hard organs?

Answer: Not sure what you mean by hard organs, but the knife does cut through, skin, muscle, tendons and other tissue very easily.

Would the 12’ slicing knife be good for carving a turkey?

Answer: Hi there,

Answer: I’ve only cut my brisket with it so far but plan to use it on my turkey this Thanksgiving. It does a great job on beef.

Answer: I believe so. It’s worked great for me on briskets, ribs, steak, chops and chicken.

Answer: Yea it would.

Answer: Absolutely !

I ordered two knives but for some reason the moment the arrived in anchorage alaska the package was rerouted by you, the seller, to kentucky. why?

Why buy this when rada filet knives are made in usa?

Answer: So then buy a Rada? Who cares. It’s a knife

Answer: This is the filet knife my grandson requested for his birthday.

Why does "kastking fillet knife" show up when i search for "rapala fillet knife"? and it's close to the top. many more rapala knives after it.

Answer: The engine searches for every word individually and shows you related items. Also just related items in general... Search for Kastking fillet and Rapala products show up also.

When will it be back in stock??

Answer: No idea , I am a buyer not a seller.

Does this have a Full Tang?

Answer: No idea but works better than any filet knife we have ever used for large fish.

Answer: Yes

How does this series compare to the Spartacus series? Is this one more flexilble?

Answer: It is very flexible

how does this work on 3 pound catfish?

Answer: I only use it for skinning deer and elk, but it is a good knife and I would think it would work well for catfish.

Answer: Should have no problems! Works on 5Lb walleye.

Answer: Depending on the size of knife you choose these things can handle a 3oz crappie to a 350 lb shark... I got tge small bait knife its beoynd razor sharp out the box... Get one qill make skinning and fileting your kittys a cake walk

Which one is better this kastking g4116 or kastking white 8cr14

Answer: The best answer here is your application. Salt or fresh water, large or small game. Start there and it will guide your decisions. Don't mean to sound cliche-ish, but intended application is the guide, all the best!

Hi there!!! do you guys ship them to europe? or just america?

Answer: Hi Fred,

What is the degree of the blade for Resharpening

Answer: 14 to 16 degree

How flexible or stiff is the 9 inch steaking knife?

Answer: Hard metal no flexibility .

What’s the angle of the edge?

Answer: The manufacture says it's 14 to 16 degree each side.

Is this made in garbage China?

Answer: Probably lol it’s a nice knife though, feels good in your hand awesome on 27inch drum and smaller fish

Answer: Probably half of what you think is made in America that you consider quality is made in China by American manufacturers that outsource parts. China has pretty good technology because they stole it from everyone else. Might as well take advantage of our own tech from time to time. If you find something comparable made here or in Europe, go for it.

Answer: I dont know if it is .. but I will tell you I dont think there is any way you could find a better knife for the price. We use it now on a regular basis on our boat in saltwater and had NO issues with it .. and its super sharp out of the box ... I think the key to most knives is to have them properly sharpened .. most people dont know how to and ruin the edge and then blame the knife ... I am buying a couple more as gifts .

Are these knifes Dishwasher safe?

Answer: Hi there,

Answer: Yes, but you shouldn’t run knives through the dishwasher. The heat softens the blade over time.

Answer: I'm not sure but I suspect they are since I've washed them (I have several) in hot, soapy water after letting them soak with no problem.

Does anyone have the offer code for the free item? Mine was thrown out when my wife was cleaning up. Thank you!

Answer: Nooe

Should I get the finesse version of the blade if for filleting fish usually 5 pounds or less? Finesse, regular, strong.

How's the backbone on this knife, stiff, flexible, or in between? I saw one review calling it in between I guess, do I have a second or a third?

Answer: Yeah In between is a good description for the knife. Great knife love it. Got to use it on some flounder and reds this fall and it did great

Will the 6 inch knife be good for trout up to 12 inches?

Answer: I think this knife would be fine. The blade length doesn't need to equal the length of the fish if you only intend to use it to clean and gut trout. I've used a pocket knife in a pinch, but you won't want to put that back in your pocket.

Answer: After using this 6 inch blade on smaller trout. I will be getting a 4 inch blade.

Answer: I personally think yes, I prefer not to use knives with too long of a blade for better control. I use fillet knives as part of my arsenal for large game as well. Of course, like potato chips, you can't have just one...just saying.

Answer: I think the blade is too long. I use mine to fillet Large yellowtail. Over 40” fish. Just my opinion.

doe's kast king offer a decent sheath w/ belt attachment?

Answer: The knife comes with a hard plastic sheath that has openings down the flat length from hilt to almost the tip. There is a tang at the hilt to keep the knife secured. Unfortunately there is no belt type loop incorporated into it. Haven’t had a chance to filet with it yet but it has an interesting rubber like material covering the handle which gives it a nice grip feel in hand. Not sure if the blade is stainless ( may say in the description) as it has a mat black coating. Hope this helps.

Answer: The sheath is nice. It’s a hard plastic with slotted vents. I don’t recall seeing a belt loop. The knife of now at our home in Mexico so I can’t check that. Quality knife for sure.

Answer: Yes it does

Which length blade would you recommend for filleting Crappie or Walleye

Answer: 5"

how is it?Does it work well?

Answer: Works great . Best as a bait knife or gilling knife . I use fir both !

Answer: When I received mine the blade edge wasn't as sharp as they said and the handle looks cool but the material it was made of seemed like it absorb smells from fish over Time so I returned it.

Answer: My brother is a meat cutter by trade and he loves this knife. He says it does a great job.

Answer: It is a nice flexible sharp knife.

When will the 12” carving knife be available?

what is the best way to clean it?

Answer: Like most knives and utensils warm soapy water is the best method. I would not recommend the dishwasher. If you’re in the field and use the knife rinse with clean water until you can use dish soap.

Answer: Mine was so dull with no edge when I got it. Tried to sharpen many times. Threw in the trash. Would not recommend- hot soapy water and white vineger

Does this have a Full Tang?

Answer: No idea but works better than any filet knife we have ever used for large fish.

Answer: Yes

Where is made?

Answer: Mainland China....

Answer: China

How do I get the sheath for the 12” slicing knife? I got the knife in without the sheath. Thank you

Is this made in garbage China?

Answer: Probably lol it’s a nice knife though, feels good in your hand awesome on 27inch drum and smaller fish

What's the difference between the 9' knives? $21.98 and 23.98 Strong and What?

Answer: One is a little more flexible for filleting, the other is a little more stiff for cutting bigger pieces of meat.

how long is the blade?

Answer: 9 inch blade with a 6 inch handle

Answer: Hi Surajit,

Answer: There is a 5" 7" and 9" fillet knife and a 12 "slicing knife.

Answer: 5" 7" 9"

Answer: 7 inches

Product reviews of KastKing Fillet Knife, Razor Sharp G4116 German Stainless-Steel Blade 5" - 9", Professional Level Knives for Filleting and Boning, Non-Slip Handles, Includes Protective Sheath.

vickster : Great to hold, doesn't stay sharp

I was soooo excited to use this knife and it worked wonders on the first few fish and after about the 5th one being cleaned, it seemed to become dull. Not a happy camper, also would not buy again. I will admit, this knife is comfortable to hold, but no Bueno for staying sharp.

Scott R. : Sharp, flexible, good sheath, easy to use

First things first, this knife has a great sheath that protects the blade from damage (and your stuff from the blade). I love how easy it is to get the knife out, yet how tightly it holds on to the knife when sheathed. Also, it'll never get damaged by water, which is a very nice touch.

Next, the knife is sharp. No two ways about it. I've yet to find out just how long it'll hold an edge or how easy it is to resharpen, that'll come with time.

Finally, it's got a great flex to it. Makes it really easy to slide along a filet.

All together, it's an awesome knife, and you won't be dissapointed.

Tohner Ville : Dull knife

Read the other 1 star reviews! It's true and the knife is very dull. I can't sharpen this knife and it's frustrating when you're trying to filet a fish.

I'm in the market now to get a new a new filet knife.

Drew : Sent me a dull butter knife!!!

Really disappointed in KastKing! I have so many of their products that I figured I'd purchase a fillet knife from them as well. The only thing that pisses me off about this, is that they advertise a SHARPENED KNIFE! Well.... Mine came duller than a butter knife, and now I'm sitting here with 20 Crappie that'll have to sit on ice over night until I get a new knife or go out and buy a sharpener! Appreciate the FALSE ADVERTISEMENT KASTKING!!!

pip66 : Sharpness doesn't last long

I use this to cut meat for jerky fish rtc and it was great the first few uses them it seemed the blade was not sharp it was going through the meat easily at first like butter this is only after a few uses. And trying to cut a fish was quite hard barley made it through the fish with a lot of effort. Do you have to continue to sharpen these blades or what.

Tony : Updating from 1 to 5 stars

kastking’s customer service is outstanding. You will not regret from buying stuff from them.

Simon Adventum : Great filet knife

Bought it to filet snappers, very easy to hold and fits great in my hand, the blade is flexible enough for skinning fish. l'm looking to get a smaller one for cutting bait and a larger one for big tunas.

Mario - Probiotic Gardens : GET it.

This knife is a game changer. Makes my previous knife seem like a spork. Cuts like butter and super badass grip. I love it. I'll be getting my Brother and Pop one for xmas. Thanks Kastking. Products are good so far. You are earning my business.

Vu Nguyen : Soft metal, can be easily bend.

I wouldn't say it is the best fillet knife, but it will do the job for the weekend warrior who use this knife once in a while. The knife is pretty flexible. The only drawback about this knife is that it is easily bent if you use a good amount of force on it.

GTG : Excellent value

Great knife for the money. Just butchered a while deer with it. Tough enough to separate the hip joint. Fine enough to delicately dissect out the back straps. As good as knives that cost four times as much. Highly recommend.
Great gift for dudes if you have one that needs a gift. It’s a rare man that wouldn’t like to have another good knife.

Danbo : Real nice filet knife

This super sharp filet knife was exactly what I was looking for, and at a great price compared to other filet knives. I use it to cut meat off the bone of whole bone-in rib roasts. Nice small tip for intricate work around and in between the bones. It is sharp all the way to the end of the tip. I'm sure it would be great for filleting fish also.
The blade guard is perfect for storage and is securely held on the blade. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
And as a bonus, it came in my favorite, easy-to-see color orange! LOL

Elvisfish : Great knife! Would be a good gift.

I was looking at a more expensive knife. At the moment i couldn't stomach paying three times more for the other brand. I got this one. It works well. I like the sheath that allows the blade to dry. It comes in a nice box that is gift-able. I am looking forward to buying another for my cabin and another for my tackle bag.

AMS : Sharp as a sword

Think I read a few reviews about it being dull...this sum bitch is sharp as a Samurai sword. Fits perfect, great size and it looks amazing. I don’t get the bad reviews, very sharp out the box. Great so far

Tony : Updating from 1 to 5 stars

kastking’s customer service is outstanding. You will not regret from buying stuff from them.

Djacko83 : Fabric handle = terrible

This very flimsy blade has a soft fabric grip handle, that is porous and absorbent. Anyone looking to purchase this as a brisket knife, beware. The cleanability and quality of this item is trash. I returned and for the same price bought a food grade 12” slicer knife by dexter.. lesson learned.

Donald J Maki : sharp/flexiable

Came off Lake Superior yesterday afternoon---stopped at the post office as I knew it was supposed to be delivered that day. Picked it up, went home and filleted 17 lake trout----Loved the way it worked and how it stayed sharp. I'll know more on the durability after I use it again--right now it does not need sharpening.

javier torres : READ THE 1 STAR REVIEWS, they're the real ones

DO NOT BUY!! TERRIBLE BLADE!! DULL!! Extremely dull and cheap blade!! Razor sharp? That's a complete lie. If you've ever felt a good blade it is extremely evident before even trying to cut something that this blade is cheap, very dull and will never be sharp no matter how much you try.

When steel is good you can feel it. This is also true when it's junk and you can feel it immediately. Just to be sure I tried to cut paper, see the video. An absolute joke. All the good reviews of this knife have to be paid or faked. Read the 1 star reviews. They are the real ones.

ScottZ : Quality knife affordable price

I bought this knife to fillet big fish such as king mackerel. Didn't catch any last weekend, except some smaller spanish mackerel. It did a great job! The knife is super sharp and hold its sharp edge after cutting through pin bones. The handle is very comfy too.

Fsuleiman123 : Sharp! Great knife.

Love this knife. Good size, super sharp. Case helps keep it safe and put away. I only used it once but I hope it stays this consistent down the road.

Amazon Customer : Worst knife ever!

This is the worst knife that I have ever purchased. Right out of the box it would not slice printer paper without tearing the paper. It would take a lot of work to put a sharp edge on this knife. Do yourself a favor and purchase a name brand name knife and stay away from this junk.

Chris : Very sharp and very easy to grip

I love this knife! Even with wet messy hands, it was easy to hold. The Blade is extremely sharp and after a couple of uses, I have not noticed any change to that sharpness. I have the 9" and I am going to order the 6 or 7-inch knife to go with it for the smaller catches. I am very critical on these types of products and I was pleasantly surprised at how well this work at the price point. Great value and great product!

Matthew Eanes : Fantastic Grip

I absolutely love the grip on this fillet knife. There are some that are way more expensive ($60+) that don't have a quality grip such as this one. Blade is very sharp right out of the package and I cut some fish with it today. I didn't need to touch it up at all, so time will tell on the quality of the steel, but I think it is a great buy at this price point.

Mario - Probiotic Gardens : GET it.

AaronW : Best grips ever

The grips on these knives are amazing. It feels a lot like the Winn grips they put on some fishing rods. Super soft and non-slip. The blade is very sharp, and flexible on this 9" finesse version. I didn't realize how big a 9" fillet knife is before I ordered. It is much larger than the typical fillet knives I have. Great buy!

Brittney Hammons : Dull.

I can't believe the 9" filet knife has the reviews it does. Hard to believe those claiming it is sharp has ever held a knife. Incredibly dull out the box. I will sharpen it and give it a shot, but don't really like buying a misaevertised tool I have to fix to remotely use for the purpose for which it is designed.

Cameron Livingston : Perfect Filet Knife

I love everything about this filet knife. The 7" version is perfect for king salmon down to perch. The grip stays secured even with slime all over my hands, and I've yet to sharpen it after cleaning at-least 40 fish, cutting right through the rib cage. At first, the bright orange was kinda odd to me, but now after almost forgetting it in the fish cleaning shed a few times and having the bright orange catch my eye as I walked out the door I get it now. Am planning on buying a few more of these for next season, just for friends to use when they come out with me. Don't hesitate to pick one up!

Mariah Sanders : Must buy!

To be honest I don't know a whole lot about what goes into making a good knife but I can tell you that this is far more then a good knife. It's solid, has good weight to it and and the handle is super comfortable. Most importantly though it is stupid sharp. I have purchased other products from these guys and all of them have passed my expectations. They definitely make high quality stuff and will for sure be purchasing the other sizes to the set.

bfitzpatrick : KastKing Filet Knife

Ordered filet knife. Received meat carving knife. Could not give to intended recipient. Otherwise, good quality products… Too late to exchange. Didn’t bother trying to return due to hectic holidays.

Priscilla Mortensen : Honestly surprised

I haven't used it yet to Fillet any fish but i did try it out on some beef. The handle is very well made and really comfortable to use. The guard isn't some flimsy plastic to go over the blade it actually stays on the knife. Over all i am very impressed with the quality and price.

Fsuleiman123 : Sharp! Great knife.

Love this knife. Good size, super sharp. Case helps keep it safe and put away. I only used it once but I hope it stays this consistent down the road.

Kyle : Great knife for the price!!!

Originally I've always cleaned my fish with a Shimano knife and recently it's becoming a hassle because it won't hold an edge. I am a recent graduate and money is low but needed a knife so of course I took a look on amazon and this knife popped up. VERY good buy for me, It came in super sharp and was ready to start cleaning out the box! I didn't have to sharpen it once while cleaning 15 flounder, with my old knife would need a touch up after every other fish. I even used it to clean ducks this season and works perfect for breasting as well!

Danbo : Real nice filet knife

Collin Barrett : beautiful knife

Works great, and I really do love Kastking products. the problem is the knife could be a bit sharper and when i do sharpen it, it doesn't hold an edge super well. It will definitely cut, but you need to work at it a bit. It is also pretty stiff which helps since it doesn't hold its edge, but i have difficulty getting the right angles when flaying more delicate fish.

Osiris Infante : Really sharp* amazing feel

I added this to my collection of kitchen knives and can't be more pleased. I bought the 6" one, thought it would be smaller but size is just right. Design is pristine and feels like you're holding a quality knife on your hands. Needless to say. Cuts paper like it's butter.

Vbi : disgusting !

Bought two at once. One of them was used and got the fish scale on it , disgusting ! International shipping , custom opened the box to exam the bio-hazard. Returning.

Bryan : I like it.

7" looks about perfect for freshwater fish. Handle feels good in the hand. Feels something like a cross between "rubberized" and "marshmallow". Blade is unmarked with steel or country of origin. It's definitely sharp, but not "scary sharp".

Amazon Customer : Not sharp

Not sharp at all could barely fillet a fluke

Andrew Raatz : Fantastic! Will buy a second

Got this knife for filleting salmon and it is amazing. It has a great edge, perfect flex, and I probably did 80 salmon without a hitch. I very much recommend.

javier torres : READ THE 1 STAR REVIEWS, they're the real ones

Trevor B : I would look elsewhere

It seems like a great knife out of the box, and feels very sharp, but on my first use of it, I had to saw the fish. It is definitely not a filet knife. Filet knives should glide through the meat to give you clean and accurate cutting, and this just doesnt do that

Duffecker : Great for a beater knife

Pros;
Nice grippy handle,soft to the touch
Price is good
Cast King seems to offer decent quality for less than most
Seems like it would float if dropped in
Cons;
Did not come "razor sharp"
No sheath,just a blade cover
Easy to sharpen which is important because it doesn't hold an edge for long
Summary;
I have fillet knives that cost 200 dollars, that I have to keep in my gunsafe. For the money I spent on this one I can just throw it back in the tacklebox when done. I will buy another when this one bites it.

Amazon Customer : Not sharp

Not sharp at all could barely fillet a fluke

Brittney Hammons : Dull.

YouTube Product Reviewers : Excellent knife.

While I haven't used it yet it does feel good in the hand. Good quality and arrived semi-sharp. While its not dull upon arrival, you will need to sharpen it more to get easy cuts. Expensive but very giftable as well. I am happy with the purchase. 4 1/2 Stars!

ScottZ : Quality knife affordable price

Matt and Erin Olmsted : Just wow!

Super sharp, sturdy, yet flexible. This knife instantly became my favorite knife ever. Was so excited to use it I went in the kitchen and filleted frozen chicken breasts. This knife cut through them like butter.

YouTube Product Reviewers : Excellent knife.

AaronW : Best grips ever

anthony orr : Excellent grip even when hands are covered in your catch

Amazing feel to this handle even when your hands are covered in your catch. The blade has plenty of flex to get a nice smooth fillet and stays sharp. I even used it this past winter while ice fishing and it held up to the cold Minnesota winters. Excellent product KastKing!

P.Wolf : First knife to break

I was out fishing on my boat I had this knife in the knife holder on my Magma Bait cutting station and went to take the knife out and it snapped in half. First time i ever seen a knife just break for no reason. This knife is over priced by 20x as it didn't even last 1 year.

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