Rapala Deluxe Electric Fillet Knife AC/DC

Overview

The Rapala PGEF1 is a 7 inch stainless steel fillet knife sold with a matching case, sized for cleaning panfish and small to mid-size fish at the dock or campsite. It weighs about a pound including the case, light enough for extended filleting sessions.

Fillet knives are graded largely by blade length and flex, and the spec sheet lists a 7 inch blade on a 7.5 inch overall length, a middle-ground size that suits walleye, bass and trout more than large saltwater species that call for a 9 inch or longer blade. The included case covers storage and transport, useful since a bare fillet blade is a hazard loose in a tackle bag.

• 7 inch stainless steel blade
• 7.5 inch overall length
• Sold with a knife case
• About 1 pound total weight

Who it's for

Anglers who fillet freshwater panfish, walleye or trout and want a dedicated knife instead of a kitchen blade. Less suited to filleting large saltwater fish where a longer, stiffer blade works faster.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A 7 inch stainless blade sits in the middle of the fillet knife size range, short enough to control on smaller fish but long enough to clear a decent fillet in one pass. Stainless steel resists corrosion from fish slime and rinse water better than carbon steel, though it still needs honing to stay sharp through repeated use.

Specifications

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