Dexter-Russell S137PCP Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1
- Plastic
- Multicolor
The title calls this a fillet knife but the attached specs describe a 4 inch Galveston-style oyster knife, so confirm the actual blade style before ordering.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.6★ across 141 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
141 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 74 fillet knifes we track - how the scorecard works · full fillet knifes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Dexter-Russell S137PCP is listed as a fillet knife, though the supplied specs describe a compact 4 inch blade and reference a Galveston-style oyster knife design, a shorter, stiffer tool than a typical fillet knife.
Dexter-Russell makes both long flexible fillet knives and short, sturdy oyster and clam knives, and the specs attached to this listing (4 inch length, a Galveston-style oyster knife note) point toward the latter rather than a standard fillet blade. That distinction matters for the task the knife suits: a 4 inch oyster-style blade is built for prying and twisting into shellfish, not for the long slicing strokes a fillet knife is designed for. Buyers should confirm which style they're getting before ordering if the intended use is filleting fish rather than shucking shellfish.
- 4 inch blade length (per specs)
- Galveston-style oyster knife design noted in listing
- Multicolor handle
- Dexter-Russell brand
Who it's for
If the specs are accurate, this is a shellfish shucking tool suited to oyster and clam work rather than fish filleting. Anglers specifically wanting a fillet knife should verify the blade style before buying.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact size is easy to control for close work
- Dexter-Russell is an established cutlery maker
- Listing title and specs describe two different knife styles
- Not a substitute for a full-length fillet knife if that's what's needed
Performance notes
A short, stiff blade in the Galveston oyster knife style is built to pry a shell open and sever the adductor muscle, a different job from the long flexible stroke a fillet knife makes through fish flesh.
Specifications
| Brand | Dexter-Russell |
|---|---|
| Model | S137PCP |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.2 ounces |
| Length | 4 inches |
| Size | 4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | 4" Galveston-Style Oyster Knife |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fillet knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter-Russell S137PCP Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 141 | 3.7 / 5 |
| HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet KnifeHOSHANHO | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BUBBA 1095705 Fillet KnifeBubba | 4.7 / 5 | 6,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| KastKing Fishing Knives-3 Fillet KnifeKastKing | 4.6 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Rapala BPFNF6SH1 Fillet KnifeRapala | 4.7 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Dexter-Russell S137PCP
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Dexter-Russell S137PCP a fillet knife or an oyster knife?
The title calls it a fillet knife, but the listing's own specs describe a 4 inch Galveston-style oyster knife, so it's worth confirming with the seller before buying.
How long is the blade?
The specs list 4 inches.
What color is the handle?
Multicolor, per the listing.