Dexter-Russell Dextreme Dual Edge 10-inch Stiff Fillet Knife

One customer asked us whether the 10-inch Dextreme is stiff or semi-flex. Dexter-Russell rates it stiff, and the length is the reason. A 10-inch blade that bent like a panfish knife would wander on the big fish it is meant for, and Dexter names tuna, swordfish, cobia and salmon as its targets.

The stiff blade runs the length of a large fillet in one pass and holds a straight line when portioning loins or cutting steaks. On the spine, a scalloped Tiger Edge takes on tough skin and scales so the plain fillet edge stays sharp. It is the longest knife in the Dextreme line, with an ambidextrous DEXGRIP handle and a sheath included, and it draws more visits than nearly any other fillet knife on our site.

Choosing a Long Fillet Knife

For striped bass and mid-size fish, the Dextreme Dual Edge 8-inch Stiff Fillet Knife is easier to handle. To break down a large fish before filleting, add the Sani-Safe 12-inch Fish Splitter.