I had a Mr. Twister and threw it away awhile back. In a word, JUNK. I bought a Rapala and it was a much better knife but as I have learned, that American Angler with the Shark Blade is the best. Amazon has them for about $35 with the Shark Blade and a conventional blade. It fits your hand great, doesn't get hot, and the knife action seems to be better as well.

RedTop Lady- I have small hands as well. Mister Twister fit my hand just fine, it just wouldn't cut without a lot of pressure. I thought it was dull blades and bought new blades. It still wouldn't cut worth a darn. Maybe I just got a bad one. The Rapala is OK, but the blade release is right where iI put my thumb when using the knife. I which I would have know you liked the twister, I would have mailed you mine.

I started out with a Black and Decker then I went the Green and Yellow Mr Twister and liked it. Blades got dull so I went to the Saltwater one and it burned up. Went back next time to the green and yellow ones and they did like Dutch said. So back to Black and Decker and wonder why I ever quit them in the first place.

I am using the same blue and white piranha mister twister that I have used for the last 4 years, I have replaced the blades once...I had an American Angler that I paid 50+ bucks for and took it back after two weeks because I thought it was terrible...

Looks like everyone has different luck with all the brands and each individual knife...If it doesn't work the way you expect it too take it back and get another...The quality must vary from knife to knife no matter the brand, just make sure it fits your hand good and that it performs the way you think it should...

American Angler with the Shark Blades,

http://www.americananglerusa.com/products/efk_main.html

You can find the knife (cheaper) other places but for the blades - I've only found http://www.americananglerusa.com/products/accessories.html

Thanks for all the input.... I got a cheap black and decker from wally world for $14 and so far like it the best!

Had to buy a new knife the other night and only place I could get one at the time was the walmart in Marble Falls. The only one they had was a Rapala. What a piece of junk. It was the 110 volt model and runs really slow. Blades are not sharp at all.

It will be in the trash can in a couple of days........

Should have went into Housewares and got a $12.50 Black and Decker. Maybe it isn't too late to take it back.

Looked in housewares and they did not have one.

Ordered an American Angler last night. Will see how that works.

Just have to find some more crappie.......

I have an american angler, great knife. I had a cheap one from wal mart I loved, great for pan fish. But big striper bones are tough and burned it up. The American Angler is tough.

I think alot has to do with the knives, and alot has to do with the blades, I dont think theres good quality control on the blades as ive bought brand new replacememt blades that were dull right out of the package. heres an example, theres a guy on you tube that can fillet by hand faster than most can with electric, ... why ? because his knife is super sharp. he has had lots of practice, but still if his knife were dull, he wouldnt be able to run thru them like he does. he sharpens his knife every so often, and that allows him to keep going really fast. you could put a super sharp blade on a slow, weak electric knife, and it would perform better than a super dull blade on a fast , strong knife.
Before you condemn the electric motor, u need to closely examine your blades.

I bought this one recently and absolutely love it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012PT1MA/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details'

Best on the market hands down!!! I will promise you, you will not buy another knife. MR. Twister is great for leaving meat on the fish. Seen plenty of fish at the table jacked by that knife.

The Reason People are Neg on American Angler is because they are accustomed to pushing down so hard they cut right threw the fish qith them. Get one and LET THE KNIFE DO THE WORK.