Thread: BEST 120v electric filet knife

Looking to get one for crappie at home and salty fish one the pier. Which one is best under $50?

Mr Twister is the one we've had the best feedback on @ BPS (still some folks have 'issues')
Mister Twister® Saltwater Piranha Electric Fillet Knife or Blade | Bass Pro Shops

I use a regular filet knife and my fishing buddy uses an electric knife and he told me if I ever bought one make sure its a Mr. Twister. Hes tried several brands over the years. Crappie and walleye, don't know about the salt water.

Just did a quick search and found the Mister Twister Piranha on Amazon right now for 29.99. I included the link below. It looks like the same one that Pier#r recommended except that it comes with a different type blade. I have never used an electric knife to fillet, so I don't really know the difference in the blades. But at that price you could also get a replacement or alternate blade for the same price as the Bass Pro version. And it is Prime eligible, so if you have Amazon Prime you could have it shipped for free and wouldn't even have to leave the comfort of your home to order it.

I just sent the link to my wife as well so she could send it on to my in-laws for Christmas for me. There has been more that one time that I have had a full cooler or a thick-scaled drum and wished I had a good electric fillet knife, so I am glad someone started this discussion.

Amazon.com: Piranha Electric Fillet Knife: Sports & Outdoors

I used one years ago, had issues with getting shocked. Not sure if it was a grounding issue with the dock at the marina we kept the boat at or what. But after getting that tingling feeling running up my arm numerous times, I gave up on 110v ones and switched to a 12v one hooked to a deep cycle battery I kept in the truck. When it died, I went with a set of good Dexter Russell serreted fillet knives. Never looked back. Those knives were scary sharp. Got them at J&M.
Now my experiences with the power fillet knives were way back in 1995-2002, so maybe they have improved.
If you have a chance, stop by a charter dock when the mates are cleaning fish and get their advice. They use the 110v ones daily.

I have used the Rapala cordless with some good success. No shocking issues. Keep charged up when going and it has a quick charge if you run short of battery will filleting.

I've had my Mister Twister for two years and have put it through the ringer wit no issues.

The serrated knives work great unless you are left handed . I was not to impressed with the Dexter serrated I used this fall . When cutting the heads from some small slot reds the knife would just slide over the scales rather than cutting through . It may not have been the knife .Just me .

Don't try to cut through the scales, no knife is made to really cut large redfish scales and it at is a recipe for disaster. The blade can easily slide on the scales and your hand holding the fish is in danger.
Pierce the skin with the tip of the knife at the along the dorsal midline & run the blade down to the ventral midline. Lift the blade, cutting from the inside. As you come up through the skin, the blade will push the scales up & out of the way.

Thanks Carl, I appreciate the advice and method . I'm always learning something on the forum.