Here is a flea market find made in Finland by J. Marttiini. Don't remember what I paid but it was a steal and stays in my fishing tackle box.
It has been sold here as the "Rapala Fish 'N Filet" ever since I can remember. Timeless classic, has changed very little.Here is a flea market find made in Finland by J. Marttiini. Don't remember what I paid but it was a steal and stays in my fishing tackle box.
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Those are the best fillet knives. Still have one that doesn’t say Rapala on it.Here is a flea market find made in Finland by J. Marttiini. Don't remember what I paid but it was a steal and stays in my fishing tackle box.
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I like the profile of the top knife. I think it would make a good all around camp knife. It wouldn't be my first choice for skinning most critters, but I can see that it would easily skin a deer, elk, bear or moose. Even caribou and antelope. It'll help keep the wear and tear off a more expensive knife too.Mossy Oak Bowie Knife Set, 6" blade and 4" blade.
I was in Walmart a number of years ago and this set caught my eye. It was cheap enough that I decided to take a chance on it.
So let's get the cons out of the way first
Made in China
Cheap Chinese steel (3CR13)
Cloth Sheath
BUT it is actually a well designed and well made knife. If only the steel were better...
Flawless fit and finish, feels good in the hand, well thought out blade design that is very comfortable to use. Using the pair in tandem I can get through skinning a deer without touching them up, but they definitely need resharpening before starting another deer. The steel is easy to sharpen and very corrosion resistant. I guess that is a plus. I can use the small one like an Old Timer Sharpfinger.
I don't remember what I paid, but they were popular enough that they have been available on Amazon ever since then, and the current price is $20 per set. This is the only super inexpensive Chinese made knife that I don't feel ashamed to be seen with, LOL.
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