Kershaw 1243SHX Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1
- Plastic
- Stainless Steel
A straightforward 7 inch fillet knife with a spoon-tip bolster for scaling, useful if you already have a sheath or storage sorted.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.6★ across 107 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
107 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 74 fillet knifes we track - how the scorecard works · full fillet knifes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Kershaw 1243SHX is a fillet knife with a 7 inch stainless blade, a 14.5 inch overall length and a plastic handle, built with a spoon-style bolster for scaling and pin-bone work.
Despite sitting in a Fishing, Fillet Knifes listing, the specs describe a single fillet knife rather than a sheath or knife set, so treat the category label as a filing quirk. The spoon-shaped guard is a signature feature on this line, meant to double as a scaler. No sheath, blade steel grade, or handle grip texture is listed, so confirm those details on the product page before buying.
- 7 inch blade, 14.5 inch overall length
- Plastic handle, stainless steel blade
- Spoon-style bolster for scaling
- Single knife, sold individually
Who it's for
Anglers who fillet their own catch and want a dedicated, lightweight blade rather than a multi-tool. Less suited to anyone who wants a full fillet set with a sheath included, since none is specified here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light weight for extended filleting sessions
- Spoon bolster doubles as a scaling tool
- Stainless blade resists corrosion near water
- No sheath included in the listed specs
- Handle grip material not detailed beyond plastic
- No reviews yet to confirm edge retention
Performance notes
The 7 inch blade length suits panfish through mid-size fillets, and the light 0.1 kilogram weight keeps hand fatigue down during longer cleaning sessions. The spoon-style bolster at the base of the blade is built for scaling or working around pin bones without switching tools.
Specifications
| Brand | Kershaw |
|---|---|
| Model | 1243SHX |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Length | 14.5 inches |
| Size | 7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Fillet with Spoon |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fillet knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw 1243SHX Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 107 | 3.7 / 5 |
| HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet KnifeHOSHANHO | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BUBBA 1095705 Fillet KnifeBubba | 4.7 / 5 | 6,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| KastKing Fishing Knives-3 Fillet KnifeKastKing | 4.6 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Rapala BPFNF6SH1 Fillet KnifeRapala | 4.7 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kershaw 1243SHX
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Kershaw 1243SHX blade?
It has a 7 inch blade and a 14.5 inch overall length.
Does the 1243SHX include a sheath?
The listed specs do not mention a sheath, so check the product listing before buying.
What is the spoon feature on this knife for?
The spoon-style bolster near the blade base is designed to help with scaling and removing pin bones.