Buck Knives223 Silver Creek Fishing Fillet Knife, 6" Fixed Blade

Yep! That's what I said. A little larger than I anticipated, but still fits my average small hand very well and the extra added length is actually a benefit. Has a nice finger grip close to the blade that allows you to get a sold grip for a more detailed approach, or move down the handle an inch to the middle of the grip for a more strait forward filleting approach on large fish. Even with the grubbiest hands you can still get a grip on this knife because the handle is a firm but comfortable design, not flexible or squishy rubber.A well thought out design IMHO as the grooves in the handle are angled forward giving you plenty of pull-power, and yet large enough to grip and feel without being uncomfortably large for the forward-power stroke if needed. The swell midway in the handle is perfect for that "my hand is full feeling", giving you good solid grip and directional control. You know where that blade is at all times even when not looking directly at it. Great control and feel. This is a hard rubber handle with a small-texturing on what looks to be a smooth finish that helps prevent it from being slick like so many. Just enough so you know it's there, but not enough to be noticeably distracting, ...if you even notice. I didn't at first until I started looking at it closely.The nicely coated titanium blade is flexible but somewhat stiff for a fillet knife, as others have commented, having a hefty 1/16" spine. It is most certainly deadly sharp out of the box with a uniform edge right down to the tip! Strop this baby and you could probably chop down Oaks! ...LOL. ...Seriously though, it is scary sharp so be "extremely careful” when open ...period.Even closed it has a nice feel to it. You could use it in defense mode as a seriously formidable weapon when closed too should the need arise to ward off an aggressive person or beast! Definitely in the heavy coal-conker class for its size weighing a solid 6 ounces. ;-). Although I cringe at the thought of damaging such a beautiful knife, in a pinch or emergency you could use it closed as a hammer for up to 6 or 8p nails (seriously), or a fish bat! It could also save your life as a window/windshield breaker. Think outside the box folks! You have a moderate sized well crafted tool that can be more than a knife "if" ever needed.That said, fit and finish are top notch IMO and far superior to many others I've had over the years. Smooth joints as in overall well crafted composition/construction with no sharp edges (outside the blade of course). This is not a chopping blade because the steal is too soft (and in this case too lite), so don't go chopping up your firewood with this one. It "is" however the perfect steal for it's intended purpose and beyond. Hard enough to keep an edge, yet soft enough to be flexible given a blades thickness, as well as reasonably dress up the edge in the field without spending all day at it if needed.This is a well crafted knife for the inexpensive costs with a great feel in the hand and is balanced well for it's design intent. Comes with a rip-cord lanyard nicely sized to fit around your wrist so you don't drop or lose it, which is threaded through steal and not plastic or rubber. Lanyard hole is big enough to add a safety tether if desired.I can't say enough good about this knife and yet I've probably said too much. So if you've read this far, thank you. I hope my commentary helps give you a better idea of just how well this knife is made, all-be-it imported from China contrary to popular belief (says so right on the blade :-0 ).As Mikey said, " Try it! You'll like it! ”I did....and I do!Thanks Buck Knives for another affordably priced, "great" quality knife!

I bought this knife to throw in a fishing package for my little brothers christmas gift. Out of the fishing shirts, lures, baby wipes (nice when that coffee starts activating your insides on a boat with no toilet), etc., this was his favorite. In the past three weeks I'd say it's received a decent amount of use - enough so that I can post an honest review.Sharpness - 5/5Right out of the box, this knife is razor sharp - it will shave a baby's bottom like section of arm hair on your forearm with just two light passes of the knife. If you happen to graze the blade at any speed, it will cut your skin...very sharp...which is awesome for a fillet knife.Flexibility - 4/5Has a nice bend to it, It's stiff enough to get into some medium sized trout or redfish and still flexible enough to separate the skin from the meat when filleting. I like a little more bend in the knife so I don't have to tilt the knife down to horizontal while filleting - I'd say I like to be at a 25º angle, this one probably puts me at 18º from horizontal (not actual angles, just the way it feels to me)Corrosion Resistance ?/5 - so far a 5/5 but time will tellNo rust as this blade is coated in titanium - you can put titanium in salt water and it will not dissolve - this is great for any blades used in humid marine environments and in any knife that will be used for filleting. The 420J2 specification is not one that I have any knowledge on, but 420 steel is a pretty standard knife material for its decent edge retention and ease of resharpening.Size - 5/5Having this knife fold up makes it very desirable for a tackle box - no requirement for a sheath, compact size lets it fit in smaller spaces, no accidentally cutting yourself when it's closed - it's practical. When opened, it's the perfect size for filleting.Grip - 5/5Even with fish oil paws, you're not going to lose your grip - hard to top thatOverall it's an excellent knife that has, so far, held up to the less than stringent requirements that some of the other reviews on here also boast on it about. I'm buying another for myself, and will buy again when and if the knife fails

I expected a long, sharp fillet knife. But this is a very long, sharp, fillet knife. Although it is built in Taiwan it is still and excellent knife. I must admit I've not gone out and caught a big redfish to try it out on. I have no doubt this knife would perform the task very well. If you are accustomed to the long, light fixed blade Rapala knives this knife will still surprise you with it's length and heft. The handle gives great in-hand balance. It is also very non-slip with the blue wrapping around the handle. The long, slender and very sharp blade is flexible but tight in the hinge. No side play. It locks firmly when opened but unlocks nicely with a reasonable amount of pressure. All in all, an excellent knife for a reasonable price. Buck quality is in the knives they have made overseas. I would prefer a US made knife but, Buck is still a US company and one you can talk to on the phone.

Used to filet some striper bass. A great knife and incredibly sharp on arrival. Haven’t sharpened it yet. LONG blade.

This is a very well-made filet knife with the right amount of blade flex and very sharp out of the box. The plastic sheath is also ideal for use around water. Why for stars? As someone who's carried a Buck 110 for decades, I am saddened by a Buck knife coming out of China.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well made this knife is. I previously bought a different folding fillet knife on Amazon (the one with the orange handle and black blade). That knife was okay for the price but the blade was too thin and I wasn’t able to sharpen it to a good edge. The Buck knife is much sturdier and the blade was very sharp right out of the box. Overall it’s a great knife