Fishing Knives & Fillet Sets (2)

This Matrix knife is awfully inexpensive. But is it a steal at that price or just a cheap knockoff?

Let's get some of the specs out of the way first...

It's a folding knife, with a blade measuring 4.25 inches. The entire knife measures 9.375 inches when open and 5.5 inches when closed. ...

Looking for a small, sturdy bushcraft knife? Something convenient to keep with you on the trail that'll cut through numerous types of materials and hold up for years on end?

The RC-3 knife will do exactly that, and more. It features a 3.38-inch 1095 carbon steel blade (unbreakable, scratch resistant, and extremely resilient) ...

Actually, no. This bushcraft knife from Frosts Mora (aka Mora of Sweden) has everything you need in a survival knife and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

The blade is made of high-carbon 1095 steel. That's not top-of-the-line but it's a ...

Bark River is known for their attention to detail and the quality of their ergonomics. Their knives have a devoted following and for good reason.

This knife is from their Professional series and has all the characteristics of a great bushcraft knife.

The blade is made of high-carbon A2 steel and is ...

The H1 from Fallkniven is one of the most frequently-recommended bushcraft knives, despite the fact that it's technically a "hunting" knife and not a bushcraft knife at all.

The blade is 4 inches of powdered 3G steel. Fallkniven feels so confident that this is one of the best steels available that they abandoned ...

Ontario Knife has gained a reputation for making top-notch military and tactical knives. Their RAT-3 knife meets all of our requirements for a good survival knife.

The blade is appropriate for those who want a slightly shorter blade. It measures 3.9 inches, about 1.5 inches shorter than its cousin, ...

Looks can be deceiving. At first glance, looks like there's nothing special about this knife.

What sets it apart from the rest?

For one thing, it's got a textured Thermorun handle that's lightweight, rock-hard, protective, and weatherproof.

It's got an extremely sharp convex blade with a small top swage that scarcely dips to the tip, constructed ...

Fallkniven's Tre Kronor line is extensive, with many different blade types, materials, and colors to choose from.

This particular Tre Kronor blade is an elegant retractable folder, and features a plain flat-ground blade 2.75 inches in length.

The edge is made from impressive 3G powder steel, a revolutionary laminated anti-corrosive material with a Super ...

This lightweight lockback knife from Spyderco is great for anyone who spends lots of time outdoors.

The blade is premium VG-10 steel for extra sharpness and durability. It measures 3.75 inches long, and is constructed to enable controlled pulling cuts, making it great for outdoor use.

Weighing only 3.75 ounces, the knife folds ...

This knife from Russell Harrington is made for outdoor usage, and especially for filleting fish.

The narrow and flexible eight inch blade is designed for easy use by the most experienced user to the least experienced.

The soft grip handle is made to be used with slippery hands, so the grip is secure. Its ...

This Western knife is manufactured with a 2-3/4 inch fixed, hollow ground clip blade.

Made of high quality carbon stainless steel, this full-tang blade is designed especially for small game. It is structured to last and remain sharp for a long time.

The handle is a stacked leather for a long-lasting secure ...

Schrade has always been known for providing high-quality knives at reasonable prices. This knife is a great example of that.

Schrade has found a way to offer its customers durability in the classic Western style when they decided to manufacture this old time Deerslayer Sharpfinger knife.

The knife's blade is made of 1095 ...

This finely crafted knife was designed by Al Mar Company. This useful little blade features a four-inch locking blade made of AUS 8 material, and bears the trustworthy Talon brand.

The handle is made of Cocobolo, an exotic hardwood. Together with the length of the blade, results in a knife approximately nine ...

The Winder Sogwinder I from SOG Knives features a drop point Bowie blade that is exceptionally thick for a folding knife. This ensures that you don't have to worry about strength and durability. But if you're looking for the lightest folding knife on the market, this is not the ...

Leatherman presents the Wave Nylon Sheath knife / multi-tool. As you've come to expect with Leatherman products, the Wave is much more than simply a pocket knife.

It includes a large variety of quality tools to suit any situation. It unfolds to reveal needle-nose/regular pliers, wire cutters, and a wire stripper.

Both clip ...

The Trapper Knife from Remington is a performance blade that has great looks to match.

It features a pair of folding Sportsman's Series blades (one clip blade and one spey blade) each honed to a razor sharp edge. Both blades are constructed of sturdy 440 stainless steel, and they each feature the Sportsman's Series ...

The Traditional Amber Bone Knife is a beautiful addition to the Browning family and to your collection.

Known for their superior line of hunting knives, Browning put all of their experience and expertise behind this small, 3 blade knife with a result that any knife enthusiast will love.

The amber bone handle is a ...

I won't go into much detail on the Randall Made Knife company here. You can find that in our review of the Model 17, the Model 18 or in this comprehensive book.

Instead, I'll focus on the Randall Model 5. This is a all-purpose outdoor knife, intended for camping, ...

Randall Made Knives you probably already know. Makers of quality knives for seventy years, their models have become highly sought-after collectibles due to their heritage and quality. Want to know more about Randall Made? Check out the Model #17, Model #18, and this comprehensive book about nothing but ...

W.R. Case you probably already know -- they are an American maker of high-quality knives with a hundred-and-twenty year reputation on the line.

But this knife you may not have seen before.

It's a peanut knife featuring a just-under-three inch blade that made of Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel. Case tests this knife 'XX' which is ...

Moore Maker has been making knives for over twenty years in Matador, Texas. Started by Wayland and Glynard Moore, they've prided themselves on their strong reputation for making high-quality knives and for having a strong local presence in the community.

Moore Maker knives are manufactured by third-parties. The most notable of ...

Fallkniven has been making knives for a relatively short time -- only twenty years or so. How far they've come in such a short period of time. They are now known as one of the foremost makers of specialty knives and, as their marketing literature states, supply knives to the King of ...

In addition to reselling other manufacturer's knives, Frost Cutlery also provides their own line of knives, swords, and blades. Frost has been in business for over thirty-years and now offers quite a diverse set of products.

Pictured at right is a Frost Cutlery five-piece knife set. Handles are Cocobolo -- an attractive, Central ...

A gorgeous, rugged knife, perfect for bass fishing. This knife features a fish scaler blade with built-in hook disgorger. Blades are Tru-Sharp surgical steel.

Also includes hook sharpener. The sharpener is included instead of a more-typical inlay shield. Handle features artwork of bass fishing, engraved with a precision laser on natural bone.

This ...