{"id":24101,"date":"2026-01-29T10:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=24101"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:02:22","slug":"best-knives-for-boaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=24101","title":{"rendered":"Best Knives for Boaters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Best Knives for Boaters<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"True 7-inch SYK Fillet Knife\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">A good knife is an important piece of gear for boaters and anglers.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy True Knives<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Everybody needs a good knife, but one man\u2019s garbage is another man\u2019s gold. So I collected an eclectic variety of knives, carried them, cut with them, boned up on their materials, and tested each component against their intended use. Whether you carry in your pocket or on your belt, or go tactical with a neck knife or drop it in a tackle box, I\u2019ve got a piece you\u2019ll keep handy, whether on the boat, on the dock or in the back yard. I found knives for hard workers for under $20 to \u201cnot-too-pricey\u201d craftsman blades that make an admirable piece of art.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Montana Mini Speed Goat 2.0\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-1.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Montana Mini Speed Goat 2.0<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Montana Knife Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montana Mini Speed Goat 2.0<\/h2>\n<p>Josh Smith is a master knife-maker who has been handcrafting knives in Montana for over 30 years. This blade is a downsized version of the company\u2019s most popular Speed Goat. The 3-inch blade is legal in most states for open carry and is ideal for close work around the dock, while fishing, and for handling lines. The full tang blade features a paracorded handle for reliable grip and made for easy open carry. And it is easy to customize with the paracord color of your choice. A concealed pocket-carry leather sheath is $65 or dress it up in gator leather for $130.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action: <\/strong>The paracord handle makes the Mini easy to carry in a pocket, and its weight is unnoticeable there or on a belt. The blade will shave the hair off your arm, but I didn\u2019t have the patience to chop lumber with it\u2014that\u2019s part of the test for proving a master knife-maker\u2019s mettle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size: <\/strong>6 3\/4\u2033\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>1.21 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$200; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montanaknifecompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">montanaknifecompany.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Montana Flathead Fillet\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-2.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Montana Flathead Fillet<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Montana Knife Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montana Flathead Fillet<\/h2>\n<p>This knife is so beautiful, I wouldn\u2019t use mine for over a year. When I finally, reverently, lifted it from the shelf, I was sorry I\u2019d been hoarding it. It\u2019s Magnacut stainless steel is designed to balance edge retention, flexibility and corrosion resistance\u2014all mandatory properties of a reliable fillet knife. There\u2019s only one hardness level above it that probably wouldn\u2019t be practical for a blade that needs to flex. The heft and balance come from a properly sized grip of laminated fiberglass and epoxy. To be a master, you have to present five knives to the judges that can cut a \u00bd-inch rope in one pass, cut two two-by-fours in an unlimited number of chops or cuts and still be able to shave hair with it. Oh, and the temper must allow it to bend at 90 degrees without breaking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action:<\/strong> I haven\u2019t filleted a fish with it yet, but I\u2019ve dismembered a chicken for the pot, and it shaved just as nicely afterward as before. The handle is easy to grip, and I agree with the master on the balance\u2014it just feels great in the hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size: <\/strong>7.5\u2033 blade; 12.375\u2033 length overall<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>4.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$300; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montanaknifecompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">montanaknifecompany.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-3-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"True Titanium Block Multitool\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-3.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">True Titanium Block Multitool<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy True Knives<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvrkvzhh5fkppprb24fycy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">True Titanium Block Multitool<\/h2>\n<p>This True pocket-size multitool is an astonishing value (<a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvrkvzhh5fkppprb24fycy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>). The Tanto blade deploys single handed with a thumb bolt and locks in place. Returning it to the fold is also one-handed, by depressing an internal blade lock with the thumb. The blade is of 3Cr13 steel, a metal that forges well and with 3 percent chromium alloy, and a titanium nitride coating, resists corrosion. This steel is known for taking an edge when re-sharpening becomes necessary. The screwdriver blade locks at 90 degrees or straight out at 180 degrees to be used as a wrench or driver, respectively. A Phillips and a flat blade bit store in the tool magnetically, and it includes a bottle opener\u2014all weighing in at a svelte 1.5 ounces, making it the ideal pocket knife.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action:<\/strong> In a test of its edge-holding ability, I used it to open the tough plastic clamshell of another knife, first using the tool to slice paper, and found it sheared off paper equally well after the tough task of cutting hard plastic. This little $23 multitool is quite a pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size: <\/strong>3.78\u2033 x .79\u2033 x .91\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>1.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$22.99; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvrkvzhh5fkppprb24fycy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-4-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"True 7-inch SYK Fillet Knife\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-4.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">True 7-inch SYK Fillet Knife<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy True Knives<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jch2vp9zksvb903dxf1g1hmr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">True 7-inch SYK Fillet Knife<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jch2vp9zksvb903dxf1g1hmr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">blade<\/a> is of 9Cr18MoV steel, a high-carbon (.95 percent), high-chromium (18 percent) alloy that resists corrosion while taking and holding a sharp edge. A bright green Cerekote finish further ensures long-lasting durability and anti-corrosion properties in salty fishing situations. The bright blue handle of a material called TraxGrip is firm but \u201csticky\u201d to the hand, ensuring a reliable grip. The sheath is made of 100 percent recycled plastic and the knife slides in and snaps in securely. The SYK line includes blades from 4- to 9-inches plus one serrated 9-inch blade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action: <\/strong>I didn\u2019t find it as willing to shear paper as the multitool blade, but have used the SYK series blades boning chicken and filleting fish with excellent results. A balance of flex and stiffness enables proper positioning for easy fish skinning and boning, and even with wet fish slime on the hands, the grip remains secure.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Sizes: <\/strong>4\u2033 to 9\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight:<\/strong> 4.2 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$42.99; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01jch2vp9zksvb903dxf1g1hmr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-5-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Gerber Center-Drive Plus\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-5.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Gerber Center-Drive Plus<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Gerber<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvxac5cxryk6rynp5yspmy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerber Center-Drive Plus<\/h2>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvxac5cxryk6rynp5yspmy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tool<\/a> has everything but a hammer, yet comes with a nail puller in the handle. Its screwdriver folds out to be perfectly centered (the cause of its name) for balanced driving. The pliers have a wire cutter precise enough to cut monofilament and larger braid. The 420 high-carbon stainless-steel blade sports a smooth razor edge on the pointy end and serration closer to the handle\u2014ideal for cutting rope. Scissors, a file, bottle opener and 12 screwdriver bits in the included leather sheath fill out the array of usefulness. Driver bits include hex, star, square, flat and Phillips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action: <\/strong>I have used Gerber multitools for years, and I have two that are more than 20-years old; they\u2019ve seen heavy saltwater use and remain rust-free and fully functional. The Center-Drive is easy to use due to its centering design, and the knife slices paper with no snags. The scissors cut from the finest material, such as braided fishing line, to the toughest, such as heavy mono.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size: <\/strong>4.7\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>9.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $164.99; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvxac5cxryk6rynp5yspmy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-6-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Relentless Venator Skeleton Knife\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-6.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Relentless Venator Skeleton Knife<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Relentless<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvzf5rzf78r5fvcje3vr3n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relentless Venator Skeleton Knife<\/h2>\n<p>Relentless knives are scary sharp (<a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvzf5rzf78r5fvcje3vr3n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>). This one is made from aircraft-grade titanium and has what Relentless calls Perpetual Edge Technology. This is a carbide and diamond composite added to just one side of the aircraft-quality titanium blade. Never sharpen it\u2014or if you do, only sharpen the noncoated edge. It sharpens itself like a beaver\u2019s teeth in use, honing the softer titanium side as it works through material leaving the carbide diamond edge intact, forming what Relentless calls micro serrations that cut\u2026relentlessly. The Venator Skeleton knife is idea for its light, compact shape and titanium\u2019s ability to slough off corrosion. It\u2019s titanium handle works great as is, but is designed to allow the owner to customize it with paracord braid adornment and extra grip. It comes with a Cordura sheath.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action: <\/strong>The micro-serration edge tends to snag paper, so it may not slice as smoothly as a traditionally smooth-edged blade. But what it does do is hold its edge while cutting almost anything, including leather, cardboard, and fish bone.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size:<\/strong> 6.8\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>.8 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$109.99; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehvzf5rzf78r5fvcje3vr3n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-7-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Benchmade Undercurrent\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-7.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Benchmade Undercurrent<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Benchmade<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehw1pja4ssz4f2agx2r363k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benchmade Undercurrent<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehw1pja4ssz4f2agx2r363k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">made for the water<\/a> with Magnacut stainless steel and a grippy, sticky Santoprene Sheeps foot (it kind of looks like a sheep\u2019s foot) handle. The drop point is still pointy enough to work into tight spaces with little effort but not sharp enough to inadvertently pierce something\u2014such as an inflatable toy or RIB tube. For cutting rope, there\u2019s a bit more than an inch of serration near the handle and it smooths out to a hair-cutting curved edge to the point. It snaps positively into a polymer scabbard and won\u2019t come out until the thumb latch is depressed. If you do manage to dull it, Benchmade will put a complimentary new factory edge on it\u2014and there\u2019s no limit to how often.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action:<\/strong>This is a substantial and hefty tool in the hand and its handle is definitely grippy, even when wet. It\u2019s scabbard can be strapped on a belt or suspend it on a lanyard via the hole in the butt.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size: <\/strong>4.32\u2033 blade; 9.44\u2033 length overall<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>5.38 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$250; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehw1pja4ssz4f2agx2r363k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/gear\/choosing-the-right-tools-for-boat-repairs\/\">Choosing the Right Tools for Boat Repairs<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-8-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Relentless 6-Inch Curved Fillet Knife\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BTG126-Knives-8.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Relentless 6-Inch Curved Fillet Knife<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Relentless<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hydra-affiliate-buy-button\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehw4j14a8a22g5etdb8chhy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <button class=\"hydra-buy-button\" role=\"button\">BUY NOW<\/button><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relentless 6-Inch Curved Fillet Knife<\/h2>\n<p>This is a stiffer <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehw4j14a8a22g5etdb8chhy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6-inch fillet knife<\/a> with Relentless\u2019 carbide\/diamond Perpetual Edge on one side of the aircraft-grade titanium blade and boron nitride on the other side. This coating acts as an anti-friction compound. The blade\u2019s flex is just right for skinning while maintaining the backbone needed to fillet large fish, such as grouper or snapper. To add to the knife\u2019s comfort and utility, it has been fitted with a glass-reinforced handle coated with high-friction material that remains secure even in the oiliest, slimiest hands. The blade\u2019s balanced flex, corrosion-proof titanium blade with boron nitride on one side and the carbide\/diamond Perpetual Edge on the other should rarely need to be sharpened.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Action: <\/strong>I\u2019ve tested several, cut through fish bones, skinned fish and smoothly separated perfect fillets from ribs and spine. I\u2019ve had a couple for nearly ten years and don\u2019t recall ever needing to hone the edge. Whether my hands were wet, slippery or slimy, it always remained firm in my grip.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Size: <\/strong>6.8\u2033<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Weight: <\/strong>8 oz.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Price: <\/strong>$109.99; <a href=\"https:\/\/outclick.co\/l\/01kehw4j14a8a22g5etdb8chhy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">amazon.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/gear\/best-knives-for-boaters\/\">Best Knives for Boaters<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Randy Vance<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/gear\/best-knives-for-boaters\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Knives for Boaters A good knife is an important piece of gear for boaters and anglers. Courtesy True Knives Everybody needs a good knife, but one man\u2019s garbage is another man\u2019s gold. So I collected an eclectic variety of knives, carried them, cut with them, boned up on their materials, and tested each component [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[176,3130,126,7299,404,2310],"tags":[127],"class_list":["post-24101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-affiliate","category-boating-lab","category-boatingmag","category-february-2026","category-gear","category-marine-accessories","tag-boatingmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24101"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24101\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}