Fishing knife for you tackle box

   After you finish catching you limit or just get that big fish landed you will be glad you have a good fishing or filleting knife that is able to do a good job of filleting your catch. Fillet knives are found in about every fishing tackle box and just about every kitchen. They make filleting a fish or meat and boning a chicken or turkey much easier. They have very thin and very sharp blades that make it great for making very thin cuts.

   Fillet knives make great gifts for the fisherperson in your life. There are several different kinds to choose from. The folding knife is perfect for the tackle box. There electric fillet knives and they  are great to have at home. You can use them inside or outside.

   Their blades are usually not serrated but usually straight blades, making them easier to sharpen. They will rust if left outside in wet weather since they are made of stainless steel. However they are easy to clean with steel  wool. The blades are very flexible too. This makes filleting easier since you can easily bend the blades while filleting a fish. The blade come in several different lengths but seven and a half inches is very common.

   The fillet knife handle come in a lot of different materials. Wood, plastic, rubber, and stainless steel, and come in a lot of different designs. The knife should be comfortable and offer you a good grip even when it is wet. You might think about trying several kinds out to see what works best for you.

   Keeping you knife sharp is the key to enjoying your knife. Being sharp makes it easier to use and is easy to do. You can use any type of knife sharpenere you like. Usually and whetstone does not take up much room in your tackle box. All you have to do is just put a couple of drops of water or honing oil if you perferr. Put the stone flat and hold the edge of the stone and place the knife on the stone with it facing away from you at about a twenty degree angle and push you knife two or three times. Now reverse the direction and pull the blade towards you at about the same angle. Be very careful when doing this. Wash the blade now and start filleting. Your knife should last you several year if you take care of it.