The Best Fishing Knives

Gerber Flik Fish

Gerber's Flik Fish multi-tool is essentially a pocket toolbox for fishermen. Among its features are hook removing pliers, pinch cutters for cutting hooks, carbide coated hook sharpening file, scissors that can cut 150# line, and a saw, all in a tool that weighs just over half a pound and fits comfortably on a fisherman's belt for easy access. In a gear review on WoodsMonkey.com, Will Stewart a skeptic of multi-tools was converted, saying that the Flik Fish was "far more purpose-built, natural, and capable than I'd imagined a multi-tool could be," and noted Gerber's trend towards high-quality components with an enthusiastic "high-five to Gerber for quality parts!"

Spyderco Pacific Salt

Salt water is notorious for its tendency to rust metal, and many fishermen have lamented the deterioration of a beloved knife to saltwater fishing. Well, with each component treated to resist rusting, Spyderco's Pacific Salt pocket knife solves this problem. In a Pro Angler's Journal review, Clay Eavenson called it "a product that I couldn't live without," and lauded the Pacific Salt for its ability to resist rusting in an exclusively saltwater environment while retaining its sharpness. He summarized the review by saying that if you fish saltwater and you want a pocketknife, "you'd be foolish not to have this as your main pocket knife on your boat."

Buck Knives Silver Creek Fillet

For many fishermen, preparing a fish isn't nearly as fun as catching it, but a proper fillet knife can make cleaning a fish a more enjoyable experience. With its sharpness and flexibility, Buck Knives' Silver Creek Fillet knife is a solid entry. Luke Casey reviewed the Silver Creek Fillet for WoodsMonkey.com, and noted its "excellent flexibility," as well as its sharpness and its ability to be resharpened. After weeks of use, Casey concluded by saying that the Fillet Knife effectively gets "fisherman done with processing their catch and on to enjoying the fish fillets without unnecessary delay."