BUBBA BB1-9TF Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1
- Stainless Steel
- Red
- Better rated than 91%
- More reviewed than 86%
A 9 inch tapered flex stainless blade with a lightweight build, geared toward freshwater fillet work rather than large offshore species.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.8★ across 1,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Bubba's 9 inch tapered flex fillet knife in stainless steel, built for cleaning bass, panfish and similar sized catch, with a color coded red handle for quick identification in a tackle bag.
The BB1-9TF sits in Bubba's core fillet knife lineup. The tapered flex blade bends through fish without breaking near the spine, a trait that matters more on thinner fillets than raw blade length does.
- 9 inch stainless steel blade
- Tapered flex design
- 0.37 lb total weight
- Red handle for visibility
Who it's for
Anglers who clean their own catch at home or dockside, particularly freshwater fishermen working bass, walleye or panfish where a 9 inch blade covers the size range without extra bulk.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Tapered flex blade follows fish contour
- Lightweight at 0.37 lb
- Stainless steel resists corrosion
- No owner reviews on file yet
- Blade length fixed at 9 inches
Performance notes
Tapered flex steel thins toward the tip, so the blade follows the contour of the fish rather than cutting straight through, useful for skinning and removing rib bones cleanly. At 0.37 pounds the knife stays light in hand over repeated cuts.
Specifications
| Brand | Bubba |
|---|---|
| Model | BB1-9TF |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
| Length | 15 inches |
| Size | 2.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Tapered Flex |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fillet knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUBBA BB1-9TF Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet KnifeHOSHANHO | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.5 / 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 |
| WORKPRO W125223AE Fillet KnifeWORKPRO | 4.7 / 5 | 828 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bubba BB1-9TF
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size fish does the Bubba BB1-9TF handle best?
The 9 inch blade suits freshwater species like bass, walleye and panfish rather than larger offshore catch.
Is the blade stiff or flexible?
It uses a tapered flex design, meaning it bends through the cut rather than staying rigid like a boning knife.
What is the knife made from?
Stainless steel, chosen for corrosion resistance around wet fish cleaning stations.