Kershaw 1247X Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1
- Synthetic
- Silver
A narrow bladed fillet knife from Kershaw, sized for precise work on smaller fish.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.5★ across 200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
200 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 1247X is a fillet knife with a narrow blade, a silver synthetic handle, and an overall length of 12.7 inches with a 7.5 inch size listed for the blade itself.
This model uses a narrower blade profile than the 1242GEX in the same Kershaw fillet line, which suits closer, more precise cuts on smaller fish. The listing's length and size fields point to a 12.7 inch overall knife with roughly a 7.5 inch blade.
- Narrow fillet blade
- 12.7 inch overall length
- 7.5 inch blade size
- Silver synthetic handle
Who it's for
Fits anglers who clean smaller fish and want a narrow blade for precise, close cuts rather than a wide blade for bigger species. Less suited to anyone regularly filleting large fish where a longer, wider blade works faster.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Narrow blade suited to precise cuts
- Synthetic handle for wet grip
- Compact 12.7 inch overall length
- Narrow blade is slower on larger fish than a wider fillet knife
Performance notes
A narrow fillet blade flexes more readily along a fish's spine and ribs, which helps with close, precise trimming on smaller catches where a wide blade would remove too much meat. The synthetic handle is built to stay grippy when wet.
Specifications
| Brand | Kershaw |
|---|---|
| Model | 1247X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Length | 12.7 inches |
| Size | 7.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Narrow Fillet Blade |
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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 1247X Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 200 | 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 1247X
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is the Kershaw 1247X overall?
12.7 inches, with a 7.5 inch blade.
What handle material does it use?
Synthetic.
What kind of fish is the narrow blade suited to?
Smaller fish where precise, close cutting matters more than speed on larger catches.