I smoked two Rapalas very quickly and returned them both under warranty.

Very disappointed, I decided to try an "off brand" from Wal Mart, and WOW, that thing had some horsepower! Was a straight 115V model. Have had that electric knife for maybe 5 years now, and not a hiccup.

But in the end, I find that my razor sharp 12" Dexter, and my 10" Rapala do a faster, cleaner job on the fish. I mainly use my electric knife to cut foam rubber for cushions nowadays.

-TH