Kershaw Narrow Fillet Knife 9.5 in

Overview

The Kershaw 1249X is a 9.5 inch fillet knife with a steel blade and black handle, weighing 3.5 ounces. A single fixed-blade knife built for cleaning and filleting fish boatside or at the dock.

At 9.5 inches overall the 1249X sits in a mid-length range for fillet knives, long enough to work larger fish while staying maneuverable for closer trim cuts. Kershaw markets its fillet knives around flexible blades that follow bone and skin, a common design goal for this knife style. The listing doesn't specify blade flex or steel grade beyond steel, so buyers wanting a specific edge-holding steel should look for that detail elsewhere.

• 9.5 inch overall length
• Steel blade construction
• 3.5 ounce weight
• Black handle

Who it's for

Fits anglers who clean their own catch and want a dedicated fillet knife rather than a multipurpose fixed blade. Less relevant to anglers who already own a fillet knife in a similar length.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A 9.5 inch blade gives enough reach for larger fish while a lighter 3.5 ounce build keeps the knife easy to control through skin and bone during long cleaning sessions.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

CUDA Fillet Flex Titanium Bonded Fish Knife 9 in

• Item Weight 0.22 vs 0.14 pounds (+57%)

Bubba Pro Series Lithium-Ion Electric Fillet Knife

• Item Weight 0.22 vs 0.63 pounds (-65%)
• Length 9.5 vs 8.5 inches (+12%)

SORD Medium Flex Fillet Knife 7 in

• Item Weight 0.22 vs 0.02 pounds (+1000%)
• Length 9.5 vs 12.5 inches (-24%)