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Spend money on a very good sharpener and any decent fillet knife becomes a good one. I use them all from Dexters to no names. If the blade is so cheap that it rusts heavily, it gets tossed. Other than that, my knives are dangerously sharp. Make a mistake and it will cost you. Best money I ever spent was on the sharpener.
I love the Dexter Russell knives for around twenty bucks you cant beat them. I have a few sharpeners that leave a little to be desired I usually use a steal to get the edge back. What type of sharpener do you use? I am always looking for a good one.
In my view, spending more than $20 or $30 for a Fish Knife is a waste of Money. (I mean, custom knives are cool and all) A Forshner or Dexter, one with flex and one breaking knife and a diamond steel will get you through tonnage of fish. Ift here was a better blade, the guys who cut fish for a living would have them. I use the diamond steel because I view the knife as expendable. You are in a Boat, dock, Salt environment. The Knife takes the edge quickly and works. When you wear it out, just get another one.
I have custom knives and Shuns etc. But not at the boat.
one of these
and one of these
and this
This if you do lots of tuna
Every thing in the pics less than $200.
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I have never used a diamond steel before. I use a stone or sanding belt then finish and maintain with a steel. Is the diamond a lot more aggressive than a regular steel, more like a stone?
I have never used a diamond steel before. I use a stone or sanding belt then finish and maintain with a steel. Is the diamond a lot more aggressive than a regular steel, more like a stone?
Yes, usually oval shaped, about 600 grit I'd say. They put a good "toothy" edge on for fish cutting. Again, Im not suggesting thes for your Shuns or Henckles. You can sharpen a fish knife with just a couple passes with the diamond steel. (of course, you are removing metal) theres a reson the racks ar full of them at fish cutting houses.
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Another vote for the Chefs Choice. I've used it and similar sharpeners for 20 years, never a problem. I was afraid to admit I used an electric sharpener until I visited an "old timer" charterboat operation down here in the Keys about a year ago.
Guess what sharpener was next to HIS cleaning table? The Chefs Choice.
In my view, spending more than $20 or $30 for a Fish Knife is a waste of Money. (I mean, custom knives are cool and all) A Forshner or Dexter, one with flex and one breaking knife and a diamond steel will get you through tonnage of fish. Ift here was a better blade, the guys who cut fish for a living would have them. I use the diamond steel because I view the knife as expendable. You are in a Boat, dock, Salt environment. The Knife takes the edge quickly and works. When you wear it out, just get another one.
I have custom knives and Shuns etc. But not at the boat.
one of these
and one of these
and this
This if you do lots of tuna
Every thing in the pics less than $200.
This is right on. I would probably say the brands aren't that important as long as the quality is good. But having 2 or 3 knives for different purposes (cutting through bone vs. slicing the skin off a fillet) and keeping them sharp is the way to go. Keeping a knife sharp is easy, getting a knife sharp is tricky. The steel works well, as do those white porcelain-looking thingamabobs.
What is the difference between non diamond and diamond coated steel. And can someone post a link to a good steel thats not too expensive.
In short, an Industrial Diamond coated steel removes metal and acts as a sharpener, a traditional steel straightens and already sharpened edge. The edge lays over when cutting, imagine a sheet of aluminum foil on edge, when you press it, it rolls over. The steel stands it back up.
Go to the links I posted in the "whats a good sharpener" thread. Steeling a knife is an art, and the steel must be chosen correctly.
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