Kershaw 7" Boning Knife with Spoon (1243SHX)

The Kershaw 7" Boning Knife with Spoon (1243SHX) is a specialized tool designed to make fish cleaning faster and easier, particularly for anglers focusing on salmon, trout, and steelhead. This fixed-blade knife offers two essential fish preparation tools in one, allowing for precise handling around bones and efficient removal of the bloodline with a single, convenient instrument. Its design prioritizes both cutting performance and user stability in wet environments, ensuring a secure grip and long-lasting utility. This knife is engineered to glide through fish, providing a sharp and effective solution for all your filleting and cleaning needs.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Dual Functionality: Serves as both a precise boning/fillet knife and includes an integrated spoon for efficient bloodline removal, streamlining your fish preparation.
• Optimal Blade Performance: The 7-inch 420J2 stainless steel blade provides excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for wet conditions, and offers the necessary toughness for repeated use. It's also designed for easy resharpening and has the right amount of flexibility for effective filleting.
• Secure Handling: Features a glass-filled nylon handle with a rubberized K-Texture™ overmold grip, ensuring a firm and secure hold even when hands or the knife are wet and slippery.
• Protective Storage: Comes with a custom-fit plastic blade protector for safe storage, helping to keep the blade sharp and secure when not in use.
• Angler's Choice: Specifically engineered to meet the needs of anglers, proving to be a reliable and efficient tool for preparing and cleaning common game fish.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Blade Length: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
• Blade Material: 420J2
• Blade Finish/Coating: Satin finish
• Blade Thickness: 0.056 in. (1.43 mm)
• Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon
• Handle Finish/Coating: Rubber overmold, K-Texture™ grip
• Handle Thickness: 0.85 in. (21.5 mm)
• Overall Length: 14.5 in. (36.8 cm)
• Weight: 3.6 oz. (104 g)
• Included when purchased: Knife and blade protector

HOW TO USE:

1. Prepare Your Work Area: Ensure you have a clean, stable surface, such as a cutting board, and access to water for rinsing.
2. Position the Fish: Place the fish securely on your cutting surface. For filleting, it's often easiest to start near the head or tail, depending on the fish type and your preferred method.
3. Filleting/Boning: Use the sharp 7-inch blade to make precise cuts. Guide the blade along the bone structure, using its flexibility to separate the meat from the bones smoothly. The sharp edge allows for clean, efficient passes.
4. Remove Bloodline: After filleting, use the spoon located at the end of the handle. Gently scrape along the length of the fillet where the bloodline is visible. The spoon is designed to effectively remove this dark, sometimes bitter, tissue.
5. Rinse and Clean: Once the desired parts of the fish are separated and the bloodline is removed, rinse the knife and your work area thoroughly.
6. Store Safely: After cleaning the knife, ensure it is dry before placing it back into its included blade protector for safe storage.

BENEFITS OF USING KERSHAW 7" BONING KNIFE WITH SPOON (1243SHX):

• Simplified Fish Processing: Allows you to quickly prepare your catch for cooking or storage with fewer tools needed.
• Efficient Design: Combines a sharp fillet blade with a functional spoon, saving time during fish cleaning sessions.
• Corrosion Resistance: The 420J2 stainless steel blade stands up to wet conditions and fish residue, maintaining sharpness and hygiene.
• Secure Grip: Rubberized K-Texture™ handle provides a safe, non-slip grip, reducing the chance of accidents during use.
• Improved Fillet Quality: Effective bloodline removal leads to cleaner, better-tasting fish fillets with enhanced presentation.

FEATURES:

• 7-inch trailing point blade
• Plain blade edge
• Satin finish on the blade surface
• Fixed blade construction
• Glass-filled nylon handle material
• Rubber overmold with K-Texture™ for grip
• Gray and black handle color scheme
• No pocketclip included
• Designed by Kershaw Originals
• Comes with a specific blade protector for storage