Rite Edge Folding Fish Fillet Pocket Knife

Description

The Rite Edge Folding Fish Fillet knife closes down to 7.25 inches overall, a long, flexible stainless blade set in a black textured plastic handle with a lanyard hole, secured by a lockback.

A fillet blade is ground thinner and more flexible than a standard fixed blade, which lets it follow the contour of a fish’s bones closely rather than cutting straight through them the way a stiffer blade would. Folding that blade down to a closed 7.25 inches makes this knife easier to store in a tackle box than a fixed fillet knife of similar blade length, since the edge tucks away inside the handle rather than needing a separate sheath. The textured plastic grip stays secure even when wet or handled with fish-slicked fingers, and the lanyard hole gives buyers a way to tether it to a boat or tackle bag.

A lockback holds the blade open during use, which matters more on a fillet knife than most folders since the thin blade sees repeated pressure working through fish and bone. That same lockback mechanism can be vulnerable to saltwater exposure over time if it isn’t rinsed and dried after use, something worth keeping in mind for anyone using this regularly on a boat rather than for occasional freshwater trips.

• Long, flexible fillet-style blade
• Folds down to 7.25 inches for tackle box storage
• Textured plastic handle stays secure when wet
• Lockback with a lanyard hole

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