I'm looking for Speed, Durability, AC, Doesn't get hot on your hand, good trigger. Do you like straight or curved blades?
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I'm looking for Speed, Durability, AC, Doesn't get hot on your hand, good trigger. Do you like straight or curved blades?
I like straight blades myself. As far as brand I currently have a Mister Twister, but when it dies I WILL go to a discount store and just buy an electric knife that isn't too costly. My Mister Twister gets hot in my hand when I'm cleaning a bunch of fish. I bought an Expensive fillet knife one time that cost me $70 and it didn't make it thru 10 fish and it died. That's why I'll get cheap ones from now on.
I like curved blades. American Angler has been good to me.
I have worn out every brand made. They all got hot after a lot of fish. Have a American angler with curved blades and it has been ok. Like Barryg I just went to goodwill and bought a brand new sunbeam for 5 bucks. Will never buy another one new.
American Angler with the Shark blades is about as good as you can get.....they also have a new model out that has steel gears. You can check them out at HOME
I know this wasn't the question that was asked, but I can tell you which one NOT to buy. I ordered a Kershaw AC powered knife a while back, and it is as close to worthless as any knife I have ever used. Like trying to fillet a crappie with an extremely dull chain saw. :mad::mad::mad:
All I've used are the American Anglers with curved blades. Hardly ever will I bring home a limit (30 fish) but most times I'll clean half a limit for the familyand the knife starts getting warm before I get through. I like the knife alright for the money.
i use american angler to me it last longer than most, wife likes the piranha by mister twister the best and as long as she keep using it i will buy her what she likes!!!!!
If I had what MEATGETTER has.....I would do the SAME!!!!!! LOL
For years when we would clean large amounts of crappie at Sardis one of the guys had an old 60's model electric knife that would out perform any real fillet knife we had in the bunch. We all fought to use it but as things go one day it died. I think it was a GE brand with straight blades. It's was faster, didn't get hot and wasn't any heavier that a cheap fillet knife. It was just made to carve turkeys and roasts I guess. I was american made though.
i have an american angler i have used for years, it does get a little warm after 30 fish, but it is still running so i cant complain
Um
.. Why not get a regular fillet knife instead?
I use American Angler w/curved blades. Bought both my sons one. Been using them for years. A buddy of mine had an old Sunbeam he used forever till it finally gave up the ghost. Much better made back then.
Tried a couple of others but was not happy at all.
One way to help keep a electric fillet knife cool is to use a small fillet knife to trim out the ribs on each one before moving to the next fish. I've had some electric knives in the past get so hot, you could hardly hold them.
I post this on every "electric filet knife" thread:::::::
If anyone ever finds a new Black & Decker EK-100 or EK-200 please let me know.....Thumbs UpThumbs Up
I have used them all and the B&D 100 or 200(2 blades) is the best in my opinion...Hands ClappingHands Clapping
Cuz you gotta keep 'em sharp!!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by jonny177
This is the best one I've found so far.
http://www.mistertwister.com/informa...61#description
I use a Mister Twister Saltwater Piranha. It has heavier gears. I use the shark blades. Works good & stays cool to the hand.
I bought a Mister Twister in the late 80's, it finally shot craps last fall. I went thru 4 or 5 blades, cleaned 1000's of fish. Replaced it with the same type. If it's like the last one, should be the last one I have to buy.
I have had an American Angler for years, and love it, but it started acting up last year so my wife got me a Rapala for Christmas. All I can say is I will keep using the American Angler till it breaks. The first time I used the Rapala, I thought it was going to melt to my hand after about 15 fish. Almost gets too hot to hold if you have alot of fish to clean, definately don't reccomend the Rapala.
How do the EK 600 and 700 look in comparison?Quote:
Originally Posted by Don G
EK 600 & 700 have larger handles....The comfort factor went away when the EK 100 & 200 were replaced..:mad::mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by fished-out
Not to be rude, but have you ever used an electric filet knife? Them other thangs is work!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jonny177
A friend of mine I fish with uses a regular fillet knife, but only if there are a few to clean. He has never used an electric knife, and won't try, but if there is a bunch to clean, guess who has to get out the electric knife to make short time of it!! There's nothing wrong with the regular fillet knife if you want to spend alot of time cleaning the fish, but I like to stand around and drink, which you have more time to do if you use an electric knife!!!!!!
I prefer a SHARP regular knife over a electric knife. It's much easier for me to follow the spine and get the most meat out of a crappie. The meats too precious to let some get away!
Tried electic, but after tearing up three I haven't bought another. Got tired of gears stripping, not being able easily sharpen dull blades, and plain ol' burning 'em up. Don't have those problems with a regular knife.
Most folks I know that don't like regular knifes don't know how to sharpen a knife. If it's sharp, like shaving the hair on your arms sharp, a regular knife works wonders.
I am looking for these exact same knives. I could get so much meat with them you could read the paper thru them. They really messed up when they changed them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don G
You want a regular knife sharp, but not to sharp, or you will cut through the skin instead of taking the meat off the skin. I use an electric Rapala to fillet and use a regular Rapala to cut out the ribs. That works best for me. EBQuote:
Originally Posted by Drum_Master
I have a Rapala that works great, but my rather is the wife's Oster electric knife. Accepts any blade you can buy for fillet knives and is comfortable, stays cool, has fast action. I can flat out clean anyone I know when it is in my hands. It's old, but I'll use it till it smokes.
I use a crapala. That's what is, but hey I own it. Shouldn't last to
Long anyway.
I have read through all these post and they are now older. I was wondering if anyone had any newer opinions on filet knives. I am wanting to get one for my husband for his birthday. Thanks!
Still love my American angler. I've cleaned a lot of crappies with this thing.
I use an old Black and Decker straight blade slim grip. I have cleaned buckets of fish with it. It's starting getting a little warm after 30 or so fish. The next one May not be worth a flip but this one is at least 12 years old!
I have the new Rapala Ion cordless knife and I really like it, so far. I bought an extra battery, but a single battery will fillet over 30 fish. I filleted over 70 fish Friday and still had good power on the second battery. That's the Ion model, not the old one.
Would that be the electric one? I would prefer an electric. Thanks
American Angler. No questions. I have one that is 15 or 20 years old that works like a charm. New blades every few years.
I strongly recommend you go to ebay, search American made electric knife, and buy the style that you prefer. You can buy vintage American made, near new, in the box for $15-20 including shipping. I had an American made Hamilton Beach knife that was given to me and the wife when we got married almost 30 years ago and it lasted till a couple of years ago. I have since went thru new Rapala, Mister Twister, and whatever brand electric knife WalMart had. They were ALL Chinese JUNK!
I now have a Regal (it's the most power), a General Electric straight handle, and a straight handle Hamilton Beach. They are all AMERICAN made and are head and shoulders above the Chinese NEW knives. I should now be set for life.....
I used to use American Angler but not anymore. In my opinion, you are better off spending money on an old one that hasn't been used too much than a new one. Bad reviews (3 out of 5) from what I've seen on the new higher priced one. Like many, I would spend more money for one that was good enough to be used commercially. I want one made to last.
i look for the old 60's sunbeam electric carving knives at garage sales ive had couple different electic fillet knives but ive burned them up pretty quick. i also like the flexibility of the old electric knives and i think they stay sharper longer.
Hard to beat a Hamilton Beach!
I am still using an old G.E. electric knife that I got as a safety prize back in the 60's when I was working for DuPont. This thing has been the best electric knife I have ever seen. It has cleaned a lot of fish over the last forty something years. Made in the USA, I wouldn't swap it for a tow sack full of the China made junk.Quote:
Originally Posted by mb4850
Have used an American Angler for over ten years and literally 1000's of fish, and other than replacing blades, has not gave me any trouble