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Fisherman's Solution
What's in a name? A lot if you're talking about the Fisherman's Solution. With the extendable stainless steel blade; pivoting sheath that doubles as a gripper; built-in, notched line cutter and sharpening stone, this knife is the solution to your fishing needs. Made in America
Average Customer Rating:
49 of 60(82%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Fisherman's Solution
Review 1 for Fisherman's Solution
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Sharpness
5
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5
Durability
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Kuntryboy816
Date: May 10, 2009
Age:26 - 35
Length of ownership:1 - 3 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
Awesome Knife!
I just ordered my replacement knife today. My wife had bought me this knife as a birthday present a while back and I lost it while tracking a deer this past fall. I went back the next day to look for it but never did find it. I was heartbroken
I have never had a knife of this quality before. It has taken everything I've thrown at it and keeps right on cutting thru it all. From fish, deer and geese to chopping up veggies for the camp stew, it does it all. I guarantee this one won't get away.
I have never had a knife of this quality before. It has taken everything I've thrown at it and keeps right on cutting thru it all. From fish, deer and geese to chopping up veggies for the camp stew, it does it all. I guarantee this one won't get away.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Fisherman's Solution
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sonny
Date: January 31, 2009
Location:riverhead
Age:50 or older
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
best ever knife for men who fish
My husband fishes all summer and catches tons of fish. He likes his knife so well that I bough one for each of my grown sons.
He says it is always sharp and never rusty and he has spent alot of money on fishing knives. I know he is very happy with this as it was one of his favorite gifts.
He says it is always sharp and never rusty and he has spent alot of money on fishing knives. I know he is very happy with this as it was one of his favorite gifts.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Fisherman's Solution
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Sharpness
5
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5
Durability
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
jerzeygal2001
Date: January 26, 2009
Location:Howell, NJ
Age:36 - 49
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:11 - 15 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
A Fishermans Must Have!!!
I bought this Fishermans Solution for my husband over 11 plus years ago and he does nothing but rave about it. He goes on party boats and uses it constantly. Even the boathands ask to borrow the knife when they see him aboard. Surprise your fisherman!
Review 4 for Fisherman's Solution
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Rhino1960
Date: May 16, 2013
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Knife snapped at handle
Have owned this knife for about 4 years,and have cleaned a lot of fish with it. Sharpened it a couple times myself over the years,and was happy with it overall,until today. My wife and I had just caught 27 nice "gills",as I was cleaning the 26th one, this knife just broke off at the handle!! I've been cleaning fish for 40 years and have never had a blade break on me! For the money I paid for this product it should have lasted 2 lifetimes! I will send both pieces back to the manufacturer (on my dime no doubt) and hope the replacement lasts more than 4 years! We'll see how well their lifetime warranty pans out.
I use this product for:cleaning fish
Response from CUTCO:By Kathleen, Marketing, May 20, 2013
That is covered under the Forever Guarantee. For information on free replacement, visit http://www.cutco.com/customer/sharpening.jsp
Review 5 for Fisherman's Solution
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HBBsMick
Date: May 6, 2013
Location:Titusville, FL, USA
Length of ownership:less than a year
Cooking expertise:Ace
Awesome Sushi knife
This product was specifically purchased to slice sushi grade fish. We have seared tuna at home, this knife will get you that professionally thin sliced tuna, with ease!
I use this product for:sushi knife
Review 6 for Fisherman's Solution
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Wmtut
Date: April 11, 2013
Location:Austin, TX, USA
Length of ownership:25+ years
Cooking expertise:Average
Great knife !
I've had the fisherman's Solution knife for over 35 years. In that time, I have never complained of the performance or quality of this knife. I sent the knife back to Cutco for a replacement blade, as the original blade was getting thinner from use and sharpening over that many years. I had forgotten about the lifetime warranty and like most people don't pay much attention when someone says lifetime warranty. After that many years Cutco sent me a new knife with only the small shipping charge. There are cheaper knives on the market but they are not this quality and they will not replace them even after one year. Cutco has an excellent product and best of all it is Made in AMERICA !
I use this product for:fishing and hunting
Review 7 for Fisherman's Solution
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specktacklure
Date: April 8, 2013
Location:New Smyrna, Fl
Length of ownership:1 - 3 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Best filet knife ever
I have been through many different filet knives over the years, they all broke or needed to be sharpened right away. I have cleaned over 300 fish with this knife & it has never been sharpened yet. Best investment I have ever spent on any fishing equipment I've purchased. Thank You !!
I use this product for:cleaning fish
Review 8 for Fisherman's Solution
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Jussi
Date: April 6, 2013
Location:North Miami, FL, USA
Length of ownership:25+ years
Cooking expertise:Ace
Best Fishing Knife Ever!
I have owned a few fisherman's solutions over the years (some were lost, some were stolen). I always choose to replace it, regardless if it costs more than others on the market, simply because there is nothing even close to as good. I highly recommend it for any serious anglers out there.
I use this product for:filleting fish
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Fisherman's Solution
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sacalaitrunner
Date: April 4, 2013
Location:Abbeville, LA 70510, USA
Length of ownership:25+ years
Cooking expertise:Average
best knife I've owned
I have had my cutco filet knife since 1986 & wouldn't own any other knife. It remains as sharp as he day I purchased it.
I use this product for:cleaning fish
Review 10 for Fisherman's Solution
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FrankoJB
Date: March 19, 2013
Location:Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Length of ownership:11 - 15 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Good Knife
I have had this fisherman's solution for several years now and cleaned a lot of fish. As far as never needing sharpening I think there is no knife that will never need to be sharpened. Once I got a good edge on it, it seems to hold up fairly well. As far as the other features on the grab claws, line cutter and hook sharpener goes, It's a waste of money. I don't know anyone that takes an expensive knife out on their boat or on the ice. I do like the way that the blade is expandable for longer lengths. Forget the fancy case and cut down the cost of the knife.
I use this product for:cleaning fish
Review 11 for Fisherman's Solution
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Cracker
Date: February 11, 2013
Location:Texas, USA
Length of ownership:1 - 3 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Best knife
I've used this knife to clean well over 200 fresh water fish and still doesn't need sharpened, bought friend one same thing.
I use this product for:clean fish
Review 12 for Fisherman's Solution
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Rosey
Date: December 27, 2012
Location:wisconsin
Length of ownership:25+ years
Great Fishing knife
The extendable blade is a great feature as well as the gripper sheath to hold the fish for filleting. Actually this is the second time I have purchased this knife, this one as a gift. Truly love this knife and all of cutco products. I frequently recommend the sportsman knives to friends. Good quality and life time guarantee plus it is American made!.
I use this product for:fish fillets, cutting venison
Review 13 for Fisherman's Solution
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fishking
Date: December 26, 2012
Location:Winter, Wisconsin
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
top fillet knife
The fisherman's solution is the best fillet knife on the market. I cleaned over 2,000 panfish and other fish over a two year period before it needed sharpening. It was easy to send in to be resharpened which I have done only twice over a five year period. The service is prompt and excellent. I just recently bought another knife as a Christmas gift for a friend. It's the last fillet knife you will need to buy as it has a lifetime guarantee.
I use this product for:fish and cutting up venison
Review 14 for Fisherman's Solution
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CooL
Date: December 18, 2012
Location:Michigan, USA
Length of ownership:25+ years
Cooking expertise:Average
Fishermans SOLUTION
I have had this knife for over 15 years. A great filet knife and makes mincemeat out of cleaning a mess of fish. Blade holds it edge and can be sharpened easily. When I am trimming a roast or steaks the knife always follows me to the cutting board. One of the best pieces of sporting equipment I have ever owned.
Will soon be buying 5 more for sons, grandsons and son-in-laws.
Review 15 for Fisherman's Solution
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Yukoner
Date: November 1, 2012
Length of ownership:11 - 15 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
Great knife
Not sure about some of these poor reviews. I suspect they are from inexperienced fisherpersons of those who use the knife inappropriately. It is easy to blame a poor fillet on the knife..
I have been using this knife for over 10 yrs now with no issues. It is used to clean and fillet many salmon in Alaska among other fish caught throughout the year. It has never let me down. Very sharp ad very easy to put an edge back on it with just a piece of emery paper. It has got to the point that it is the go to knife for everyone that I fish with.
I have been using this knife for over 10 yrs now with no issues. It is used to clean and fillet many salmon in Alaska among other fish caught throughout the year. It has never let me down. Very sharp ad very easy to put an edge back on it with just a piece of emery paper. It has got to the point that it is the go to knife for everyone that I fish with.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Fisherman's Solution
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YooperFisherman
Date: October 29, 2012
Location:Michigan
Length of ownership:less than a year
Cooking expertise:Average
Nice Knife But Dull Edge
I have gone through several fillet knives over the years and was tired of edges dulling so fast. A dull knife is dangerous. I saw this knife as we own other CUTCO knives for the kitchen and love them. I used this fillet knife just this season and maybe cleaned 20 total fish when the edge dulled so much that it is more frustrating trying to use than older ones I still own.
I will send in to get it resharpened - will see how it comes back and level of service I get.
I use this product for:cleaning fish only
Review 17 for Fisherman's Solution
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DocM
Date: August 11, 2012
Location:Indiana
Length of ownership:1 - 3 years
don't buy it
This knife won't hold a sharp edge. Any Rapala filet knife is better than this one. Don't buy it.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Fisherman's Solution
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happyowner
Date: May 3, 2012
Location:Lapel, IN
Length of ownership:4 - 10 years
Cooking expertise:Average
Best fillet knife I have ever owned
I bought 3 of the fisherman's solution fillet knives clear back in 2001 ( one for my father, one for my uncle, and one for me# from my brother in law who was selling them to help pay his way through college. I have to say this is definetly the best fillet knife I have ever had the pleasure of owning. I clean an average off 300 to 400 fish a year# mostly Bass, Bluegill, and Wall eye but some catfish as well# on average and I can't imagine using another knife. In the time I have owned and used this knife I think I have sharpened it twice and it still cuts just as good as they day i bought it.
With this knife I am able to easily fillet a fish with very little to no wase of meat at all.The knife really excells for me when I am seperating the fillet from the skin, I have never owned a knife that came close to it's use in that area. I have also used the knife in the cleaning of deer, squirrel, rabbit, and always use it when butchering the chickens that I raise. I was extremely suprised at the fact that I could use the knife to sever the heads of 100 or so chickens, clean the blade and then use it to clean the chicken carcass without having to sharpen the blade # anyone who has ever butchered a large amount of fowl can apriciate what I am saying in this).
In short this is a great product that has made my life much easier!
I use this product for:cleaning fishdeer rabbitssquirrel and chickens
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Fisherman's Solution
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larbo
Date: March 24, 2012
Location:Crown Point, IN, USA
Length of ownership:16 - 20 years
Cooking expertise:Average
18yrs and counting
Received this knife as a present from Dad when i was 22. Have cleaned several thousand fish in18 yrs, as i am an avid panfisherman, and i am just now sending it in for sharpening. This is an awesome man-present idea. The best one I ever got anyways.
Review 20 for Fisherman's Solution
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Catfish57
Date: November 27, 2011
Location:Waco, TX
Length of ownership:21 - 25 years
Cooking expertise:Ace
Awesome knife for over 20 years.....
I bought the Fisherman's Solution fillet knife/gripper/sharpener etc. in the summer of 1990. I fish for catfish on the river and occasionally lakes.
There have been numerous saltwater trips through the years as well.
First and foremost it is the best fillet knife I've ever owned. The gripper/sharpener had little to do with my decision to purchase this knife but have proven very useful over the years. The adjustable blade works terrific on the larger fish and I can fillet the smaller ones with ease. The edge has remained sharp with only an occasional touch up sharpening. I have other fillet knives that do not hold a candle to it. Several fishing buddies have purchased this knife after using mine. My knife is over 20 years old.......I won't go fishing without it......
There have been numerous saltwater trips through the years as well.
First and foremost it is the best fillet knife I've ever owned. The gripper/sharpener had little to do with my decision to purchase this knife but have proven very useful over the years. The adjustable blade works terrific on the larger fish and I can fillet the smaller ones with ease. The edge has remained sharp with only an occasional touch up sharpening. I have other fillet knives that do not hold a candle to it. Several fishing buddies have purchased this knife after using mine. My knife is over 20 years old.......I won't go fishing without it......
I use this product for:fishing