Does this knife have a little flex? for 5-40lbs yellowfin tuna? especially for removing skin from quarters
902369
We catch bass and steelhead so I am not sure about the tuna. I would say it is not very flexible but it is a good knife.
902370
Hi Clyde,Yes,for sure it has flex,I fish tthe great lakes,salmon here get that big,and I love it,especially for the price.I bought 2,now looking for more.
902371
yes, this one has a little flex. Definitely on the stiff side of filet knives, but not as stiff as e.g. a butcher's boning knife
86753
I have used it non-stop since I got it. I really like this knife, especially for the price. Watch your fingers...it is super sharp.
781198
The knife is strong. The tip does not bend easy. I have not had any difficulty with this knife. As the size is on the small size I have not had any problem with anything I have cut, minced or pared. It feels good in my hand and I have nice control when using it. I also have the chef size and I like that very much too.
1025874
IMHO yes, the knife has such weight and bulk it is only going to effect the balance point slightly and removing the wrap would actually move it towards the middle. And now that I've been able to play with this knife a little bit longer now, I'd recommend it even a bit more than I did when I reviewed it.
1525309
it has a lot of flex because its thin. that tends to make cuts that are not always as you intended - ie not always straight / square. if you just want to do clean ups its probably ok, but not for primary cuts. I use a mix of power & hand tools for M/T depending on the cut & position on the peice or if they are angled
966508
I have not had a problem, the sheath holds the knife very well and I personally prefer this kind of sheath which does does not require a snap. I really like this knife and do not think that you will be disappointed.
635853
yes...also I have put this knife to the test...I have knidled wood...skinned rabbits...cleaned fish...gonna buy a spare one..i love this knife
758342
I have no experience with this knife as a skinner, but it should be good. The cutting edge of the blade is curved and that should allow separation of the the hide from the flesh more easily. When opening up large game, the hump in blade was designed to push internal organs out of the way and thereby lessen the risk of puncturing them.
226508
Yes! Nice, sturdy blade. I haven't had opportunity to use it a whole lot, but I HAVE cut potatoes and carrots, and chopped frozen green beans with it, and I don't recall ANY flexing whatsoever. I don't cook squash, and am not really even very familiar with the texture/consistency of uncooked squash, so I can't speak directly to that...
257189
the knob broke off mine the 1st time i used it..you can still use the knife, just (carefully) adjust the slice-guide, it will move & you can still get a great cut.
1837997
This knife is not likely to come loose, but i'm not a surfer either. you get thick rubber straps that don't budge even when the ocean is kicking up quite a bit. the knife snaps into its holster and won't release unless you push on it with your thumb. you should work with that to make certain you are used to using it in the ocean. should be exactly what you want.
1054070
I'd have to agree with these other two respondents. I don't have my knife with me here, but I would venture to say that it tapers down less than a USMC knife, HOWEVER it is also a thinner blade overall, so I would venture to guess that the two are about the same thickness and strength. I doubt either would ever break, except under the most extreme abuse. These are strong knives and will serve you well.If you need the ultimate in tip strength, a tanto design is probably the best bet. I have seen a few non-tantos with particularly strong tips, though.
1302793
In my opinion it does not flex easily. You do not need a blade to remove it. There is a removable paper backing.
914896
Gutting... No problem... Skinning or fileting?... Blade is too short and too thick.... No flex..
950527
This is exactly why I use an S-138 Dexter Russell. It is an 8" knive with a stiffer wider blade than the skinny fillet knives you usually see. Makes it easier to make that inital cut through a tough fish like Striped Bass and Redfish, and you have more control over the knife. I find the fillets I get with this knife far superior than the ones I get using skinny blades. I have a Cutco Fillet, a Forschner, a Wustof and several other Dexters, but the S-138 is the one I use for tough scaled/skinned fish. Hope this helps
900391
I have not had a problem with the trigger switch. I have filleted both smaller and larger fish so far with no problems. works great. I have all different blades that come with it and have had no problems. Works just as great slicing meat as it does fish.
1263794
I have not seen that happen on this knife, although I haven't tried to pry anything with it. This one replaced an identical knife I had owned for at least 10 years. That one broke in half when it was dropped on the floor. I don't intend to try that with this one.