Dexter-Russell SofGrip 8-inch Wide Fillet Knife

Cleaning a cooler full of fish is hard on the hand. The SofGrip 8-inch wide fillet knife pairs Dexter-Russell’s cushioned, non-slip SofGrip handle with a wide, semi-stiff blade that Dexter describes as stiff but able to flex when needed and still return to its shape.

That blade suits large, firm fish such as cod, grouper, halibut and big striped bass, where a thin blade bends and wanders. The width gives control for straight cuts and portioning, and the stiffness lets the knife cut steaks across the bone line. The soft handle stays secure with wet, cold hands, which matters most at the end of a long cleaning session. It is a real advantage on a long day of cleaning fish in the Northeast, where Dexter knives have a strong following.

SofGrip or Sani-Safe?

The Sani-Safe 8-inch Wide Fillet Knife has the same blade with Dexter’s firmer white handle. Dexter sells the WS-1 Plastic Scabbard separately for carrying this knife on the boat.