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 sharpening fillet knife
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03/02/14 02:48 PM
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chaseh2003
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Yesterday I filleted a few white and had a bear of a time with my dull fillet knife. I recently got a worksharp and a bunch of people on another forum told me it works great to get a fillet knife razor sharp. The worksharp has gotten tons of praise but I have been really disappointed in it. I think it takes a lot of steel off a blade and doesn't get it all that sharp. It got my knife sharp enough to grab the back of my thumb nail but it wasn't sharp enough to zip through a fish. Does anybody have a better way to sharpen a fillet knife? Thanks
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
[Re: chaseh2003]
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03/02/14 03:02 PM
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crankbait745
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My worksharp is great. Sharpens hunting and kitchen knives great. Mine sharpens thin bladed knives better with the black guide , I think it is 20 degree. Can slice paper and my wife's fingers easily when I am through. Good luck.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/02/14 09:01 PM
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uncle_bagster
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I beginning to think that some fillet knives just can't be sharpened. I have a Chicago Cutlery that I've had for 20 years, and it will only get what I call "medium sharp" and that's it. I've tried a dozen sharpening tools, and even had other people try, but no-go.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
[Re: chaseh2003]
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03/03/14 12:01 AM
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KQT
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I agree, I have had knives that nothing could sharpen.
Common carp 26
Goldfish 9.78lb
Mirror Koi 14lb
Koi 16lb
Channel Catfish 26lbs
Blue Cat 30lb
Bass 9.5lb
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/03/14 01:33 AM
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Guide Chuck Rollins
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I beginning to think that some fillet knives just can't be sharpened. I have a Chicago Cutlery that I've had for 20 years, and it will only get what I call "medium sharp" and that's it. I've tried a dozen sharpening tools, and even had other people try, but no-go. I use a workshop every month or so to put a new edge on my Bubba Blade. I love mine, it works very well. I use a diamond steel to keep it sharp the rest of the time. I use the steel every 20-30 fish for about 30 seconds. That being said my 30 seconds on that steel is about 60 hits on each side. Ive used it enough that I am fairly quick at it. I clean about 12,000-14,000 fish per year and I keep my knife sharp enough to shave hair. Good luck
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/03/14 01:42 AM
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onebaddj
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i have a dexter russel steel and keeps my 6 in rapala fillet knife and my dexter russel knives razor sharp.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/03/14 01:59 AM
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ChuChu1
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I use a Lansky and have no complaints on my fillet knives. I use four knives and when one dulls, get another. I have found that sharpening at a 20 works great. 17 will get sharper, but won't hold the edge any time at all. I also use a ceramic insulator to burnish after sharpening.
Last edited by ChuChu1; 03/03/14 02:00 AM.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/03/14 03:48 AM
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TreeBass
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/06/14 06:54 PM
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Stump jumper
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Yesterday I filleted a few white and had a bear of a time with my dull fillet knife. I recently got a worksharp and a bunch of people on another forum told me it works great to get a fillet knife razor sharp. The worksharp has gotten tons of praise but I have been really disappointed in it. I think it takes a lot of steel off a blade and doesn't get it all that sharp. It got my knife sharp enough to grab the back of my thumb nail but it wasn't sharp enough to zip through a fish. Does anybody have a better way to sharpen a fillet knife? Thanks DMT diamond sticks. They are like the ceramic sticks monted in a block but are diamond steel. I have just about every sharpener there is and these are my favorite. Smoky Mountain Knife Works use to carry them. Last time I bought I had to go to DMT to locate a dealer.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/07/14 06:15 PM
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Stump jumper
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I think DMT may have quit making the sticks. The folding ones work jst as well. I have the blue and red but rarely use the red or fine. I liked the sticks because they were faster.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax
2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/10/14 12:47 PM
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JayRBV
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Wow, y'all are fancy.
Just a regular ole sharpening stone and a steady hand.
Then a leather strop.
Just like my ole pocket face razor
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
[Re: chaseh2003]
#9810758
03/10/14 01:03 PM
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Hog Jaw
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once you have an established edge , keep it sharp by re-sharping it before and during the fillet process , JMO .
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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03/11/14 11:01 PM
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hopalong
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get one of these and learn how to use it. arkansas stones are all I use and hand sharpen everything, I can outdo my lansky. 
Last edited by hopalong; 03/11/14 11:02 PM.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
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#9815950
03/12/14 01:37 AM
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Pferox
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I have been using a Spyderco Sharp Maker for many years, worn out a couple of them. I have put edges on knives that other people couldn't get sharp.
I also have a few knives handy so this way when one gets dull, I just grab another one and sharpen them when done processing our catch.
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Re: sharpening fillet knife
[Re: chaseh2003]
#9816322
03/12/14 02:51 AM
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forsanmedic
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I use the little cheap red one with the two ceramic rods in it. It works wonders and when it wears out I just get another. Keeps my cutco knife razor sharp whether cleaning catfish, crappie, or white bass.
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