Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe 7-inch Narrow Fillet Knife with Scabbard

A fillet knife on a boat needs somewhere safe to live between fish. This set pairs Dexter-Russell’s Sani-Safe 7-inch narrow flexible fillet knife with the WS-1 scabbard, a white polypropylene sheath with a riveted strap and belt loop, so the knife can ride on the hip at the cleaning station or go into a tackle bag without exposing the edge.

The blade is narrow and flexible for panfish, trout and flounder, and it slides under the skin cleanly. During high-volume filleting, we recommend regular use of a ceramic honing rod to realign the flexible edge. Dexter grinds each blade individually. The scabbard holds a straight blade up to 9 inches, so it can later carry a longer Dexter fillet knife too, though it will not hold curved knives.

Shoppers search our site for this exact knife-and-sheath pairing, and it is a practical first fillet knife for an angler who needs both.

Choosing a Sheathed Fillet Knife

The Sani-Safe 9-inch Fillet Knife with Scabbard suits larger fish. The scabbard alone is sold as the Dexter-Russell WS-1 Plastic Scabbard.