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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Product overview
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KastKing
Handle Material
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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
Features
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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.
Q:
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.
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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.
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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.
Q:
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.
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What is this knife's Rockwell Hardness? (please answer only if you know)
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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
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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,
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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
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Is it dishwasher safe? Knife and sheath?
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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,
Q:
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 !
Q:
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.
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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.
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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.
Q:
Does the sheath have a belt loop?
Answer: No it doesn’t
Answer: No it does not
Answer: No it does not
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Is it full tang?
Answer: Hard to tell with soft handle, but it seems like metal runs through it
Q:
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.
Q:
Does the size include the handle or the size of the blade?
Answer: Blade size.
Q:
Would the 12 inch slicing knife work well to cut through brisket and slice up ribs?
Answer: Yes it would work great for that
Q:
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.
Q:
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 !
Q:
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?
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
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When will it be back in stock??
Answer: No idea , I am a buyer not a seller.
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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
Q:
How does this series compare to the Spartacus series? Is this one more flexilble?
Answer: It is very flexible
Q:
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
Q:
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!
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Hi there!!! do you guys ship them to europe? or just america?
Answer: Hi Fred,
Q:
What is the degree of the blade for Resharpening
Answer: 14 to 16 degree
Q:
How flexible or stiff is the 9 inch steaking knife?
Answer: Hard metal no flexibility .
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What’s the angle of the edge?
Answer: The manufacture says it's 14 to 16 degree each side.
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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 .
Q:
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.
Q:
Does anyone have the offer code for the free item? Mine was thrown out when my wife was cleaning up. Thank you!
Answer: Nooe
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Should I get the finesse version of the blade if for filleting fish usually 5 pounds or less? Finesse, regular, strong.
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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
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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.
Q:
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
Q:
Which length blade would you recommend for filleting Crappie or Walleye
Answer: 5"
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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.
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When will the 12” carving knife be available?
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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
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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
Q:
Where is made?
Answer: Mainland China....
Answer: China
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How do I get the sheath for the 12” slicing knife? I got the knife in without the sheath. Thank you
Q:
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 .
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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.
Q:
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.
Kevin Vest : Great value in a filet knife
For the cost of the knife you can't beat the construction and characteristics of the blade. I'm a Texas saltwater guy so my knife as used on a variety of fish species in a tough environment. Flexible enough for the delicate fish with enough backbone for some of the tougher species. Holds an edge very well and is easy to sharpen with just a few passes over a straight edge. Proper care after use is important to keep the rust from the blade but there have been a couple time where I didn't follow through with my process and the blade has help up admirably to the treatment without showing any signs of rust. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with this knife.
Adam Gardner : Not A Sharp Knife
I immediately returned this knife. It's not sharp. Not sharp enough to shave with. Not sharp enough to cut my finger when run it across the blade. When you test the blade with your thumb like you would any knife, it's got the feel of a dull steak knife at a cheap restaurant. I'm just glad I didn't wait until I was actually preparing a fish I caught. Lesson learned kids. Read the bad reviews too, not just the good ones.
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.
allenalias : Sharp and well protected
Knife made quick work of halibut and cod filets. Very sharp and easy to spot in the drawer. I especially like the sheath and how it latches closed over the blade... much better than the old leather sheath that slid off constantly.
Crickets : KastKing Fillet Knife 9 Inch
Well balanced knife with the right amount of flex to fillet without excessive force to follow fish structure. Blade holds edge well, easy clean. As with any gear, maintenance is paramount to functionality and longevity. Sheath is great for that quick fresh water rinse until I get it home to thoroughly clean and lightly oil until its next use. Also use for cleaning game.
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.
Sam Rich : Good knife, dangerous sheath.
The knife itself is great, so, based solely on the blade, it's a good buy.
It is, however, horribly unsafe. The sheath has a lot of wide holes in it, as a stylistic choice. But, within the first 3 minutes of having the knife out of the box I gouged my finger because, and this is the important part, *if you hold the sheath by the sides when you put this knife away you WILL cut yourself.*
Not only that, but it takes a good amount of force to get it in, so you have to hold it very carefully before you store the knife.
Amazon won't let me upload my bloody hand but you get the idea.
Cannot imagine why they didn't just go for a simple, safe sheath. Only buy this if you are the only person who will use it and you are extremely careful each and every time you put it away.
Lenny Hebert : Really Happy!
I was a little apprehensive to buy another fillet knife without being able to actually hold/try it out since getting burned by the last one I bought. That being said, I am really happy with the grip of the Kastking MadBite 7" knife I just received. The balance is great and the handle is really comfortable. It comes with a sturdy plastic sheath that has a clip at the top to hold the knife snug in place. (Should hold up well as long as it's not thrown around and left out to dry rot) I haven't been able to try it out on fish yet but i did some test cutting on tomatoes, zucchini and squash with it and it's definitely sharp right out of the box. Nice uniform thin slices. This one is staying at the house and I'll be ordering another one for the tackle bag.
Davis Ngo : Dull out of the box
I love Kastking Products but this knife was one of the first products that did not impress me overall in the beginning. It was pretty dull coming out of the box so I took it to bass pro shop and they help sharpen it for me. It works great now and the handles a dream. I just spent more money than I anticipated to make it work for me.
george l davis : Yes!
Been looking for this knife for years...long enough, sharp enough, and durable enough for this hard core fisherman. So far the edge has held through many, many fish and I don't have to hit it with a stone between filets. Good knife. Get one if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money on some fancy brand that is stands up no better.
Crickets : KastKing Fillet Knife 9 Inch
Well balanced knife with the right amount of flex to fillet without excessive force to follow fish structure. Blade holds edge well, easy clean. As with any gear, maintenance is paramount to functionality and longevity. Sheath is great for that quick fresh water rinse until I get it home to thoroughly clean and lightly oil until its next use. Also use for cleaning game.
Dennis : Very ergonomic and sharp out of the box! I sharpened it to a razor and works even better.
I really like this knife for some of the best ergonomics I have seen on a knife. It was sharp however I made it razor sharp. It works even better after that and I will be watching how the edge retention is.
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!
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!
GrimmRoper : High quality and sharp
This is a fantastic knife! I'm planning on buying the 6 inch soon. I like the sheath the knife comes with as it protects it in the drawer. The blade is well made and really holds an edge. My knife came razor sharp right out of the box.
This is an excellent purchase.
Nicholas A. : Super dull out of the box but nice grip.
I had really high Hopes for this knife. I used it to fillet 10 rockfish and I was appalled at how dull this knife is out of the box. I could barely even saw my way through the skin! This knife was very very disappointing and I would not recommend it to anyone. I have many other kastking products that I love, but this knife must have been defective or something. With all that said the grip is very nice!
Sam Rich : Good knife, dangerous sheath.
The knife itself is great, so, based solely on the blade, it's a good buy.
It is, however, horribly unsafe. The sheath has a lot of wide holes in it, as a stylistic choice. But, within the first 3 minutes of having the knife out of the box I gouged my finger because, and this is the important part, *if you hold the sheath by the sides when you put this knife away you WILL cut yourself.*
Not only that, but it takes a good amount of force to get it in, so you have to hold it very carefully before you store the knife.
Amazon won't let me upload my bloody hand but you get the idea.
Cannot imagine why they didn't just go for a simple, safe sheath. Only buy this if you are the only person who will use it and you are extremely careful each and every time you put it away.
Katie L : Good for fishing Men
The handle is very comfortable, the knife is very sharp, and the back of the knife is versatile. Good for fishing.I will recommend it to friend.
Nicholas A. : Super dull out of the box but nice grip.
I had really high Hopes for this knife. I used it to fillet 10 rockfish and I was appalled at how dull this knife is out of the box. I could barely even saw my way through the skin! This knife was very very disappointing and I would not recommend it to anyone. I have many other kastking products that I love, but this knife must have been defective or something. With all that said the grip is very nice!
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.
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.
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.
DJ FIJI : Best blade for your buck.
I love the feel of this knife in my hand. In fact I liked it so much, I bought 3 total. My first one fell in the water and I was disappointed because it was my favorite fillet knife. So I ordered another one and even bought my captain one too. He loves using it to fillet fish and won't use any other knife.
Amazon Customer : Not sharp
Not sharp at all could barely fillet a fluke
GrimmRoper : High quality and sharp
This is a fantastic knife! I'm planning on buying the 6 inch soon. I like the sheath the knife comes with as it protects it in the drawer. The blade is well made and really holds an edge. My knife came razor sharp right out of the box.
This is an excellent purchase.
USCarlos : Great brisket knife
I had already tried the wife's bread knife, it wasn't long enough or sharp enough. This knife was priced right and allows me to slice brisket and tri-tip thinly. It looks great and cuts nice and easy.
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.
Kristie H. : Great knife just not as flexible as I like.
This is a great knife for the money. The only critique I could make and this would be personal preference is that I wish the blade was a little bit more flex to it. I used it to process venison and when I push down on the cutting board it does not flex as easy as other knives I own.
The handle feels great in my hands and felt easy to hold onto for hours at a time.
bookworm : 4 stars so far
I got this for my 12 year old nephew for his tackle box. It's his first filet knife as he still looses everything so went with a less expensive brand for now until he can keep ahold of this one for a bit. Love the bright color and the sheath so it is not easy left behind. I did not even get to see the knife before my dad had it out of the box and in the kitchen sharpening it, he said it was very dull but a minute with the sharpener was all it took. So far pleased with the purchase and hopefully it will be put to use after fishing this weekend.
Eddie B. : Handles become discolored and begin to break apart
The knives out of the box were amazing. I own the 9, 7 and 6 inch. Each have great performance and great resharpening performance but, these handles need to go back to the lab. All of my handles became discolored, kinda moldy and breakage of whatever kind of latex ish material they used to cover them The don't hold up well to a lot of use and lots of washing in my experience. I would love an explanation as to why this is happening with these handles.
Niki : Kastking fillet knife
Kastking makes some awesome knives, I initially bought their bait knife and like it so much I decided to get their fillet knife. Blade is longer than I expected but well made and flexible also comes with a great grip on the handle and sheath. Would definitely recommend you won’t be disappointed.
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.
AutoExec : Great purchase
I am really impressed with this knife. This is a very flexible blade. Those of you who like a little more stiffness should stay away, but I have managed to clean quite a few fish and I get beautiful fillets. The flexibility is especially nice for taking the skin off. In fact, if I really push it, I can take the skin off while leaving most of the silver skin. That wasn't intentional, I just didn't realize how flexible the blade was when I started.
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.
Amazon Customer : Not sharp
Not sharp at all could barely fillet a fluke
Eddie B. : Handles become discolored and begin to break apart
The knives out of the box were amazing. I own the 9, 7 and 6 inch. Each have great performance and great resharpening performance but, these handles need to go back to the lab. All of my handles became discolored, kinda moldy and breakage of whatever kind of latex ish material they used to cover them The don't hold up well to a lot of use and lots of washing in my experience. I would love an explanation as to why this is happening with these handles.
Extreme Philly Fishing : One of my best KastKing Purchases!
I got two of them: the cutbait knife and the fillet knife. Originally, I was going to use both only for fishing! But let me tell ya -- the quality of the knife was so good that I ended up using them on a weekly basis, for cooking. Hah. Nowadays, I am not only filleting a fish with them. I am also chopping veggies, etc. Gotta thank KastKing for some of the warm meals in this household!
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.
bookworm : 4 stars so far
I got this for my 12 year old nephew for his tackle box. It's his first filet knife as he still looses everything so went with a less expensive brand for now until he can keep ahold of this one for a bit. Love the bright color and the sheath so it is not easy left behind. I did not even get to see the knife before my dad had it out of the box and in the kitchen sharpening it, he said it was very dull but a minute with the sharpener was all it took. So far pleased with the purchase and hopefully it will be put to use after fishing this weekend.
Juliane Kandlinger : Amazing Grip! Awesome Knife!
Kastking, you never disappoint! Your products are fantastic for an affordable price. This knife has become our favorite fillet knife. I like it better than the Dexter one I usually use. The grip on the knife is perfect and it doesn’t dull easily. I will probably buy more of them.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Ty8541 : Almost perfect, but not quite
Love this bait knife. I’ve used it for everything from cut-bait, fish scaling, cleaning, and during an emergency to ave a pelican, line cutting. The lack of 5 stars is due to these improvements that need to be made. The little plastic tip, that hold the blade in the scabbard broke off almost instantly. There is also no way to really attach it a wader’s belt, or anything like. If it had a better scabbard, and a way to carry it, it would be an absolutely great all-purpose fishing knife
Nicholas A. : Super dull out of the box but nice grip.
I had really high Hopes for this knife. I used it to fillet 10 rockfish and I was appalled at how dull this knife is out of the box. I could barely even saw my way through the skin! This knife was very very disappointing and I would not recommend it to anyone. I have many other kastking products that I love, but this knife must have been defective or something. With all that said the grip is very nice!
Niki : Kastking fillet knife
Kastking makes some awesome knives, I initially bought their bait knife and like it so much I decided to get their fillet knife. Blade is longer than I expected but well made and flexible also comes with a great grip on the handle and sheath. Would definitely recommend you won’t be disappointed.
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.
The V : Great knife
KastKing products continue to impress me. This fillet knife made quick work of redfish and speckled trout for me. Give it a few quick pulls on the sharpener every few minutes and it will hold a sharp edge very well.
After many purchases of KastKing fishing items (mainly reels, etc) I have now started seeking out this brand.
YK : There are a lot of better alternatives
Serious quality control issues
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