Kershaw 1242GEX Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1 ounce
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Better rated than 68%
A stainless 9 inch curved fillet blade from an established cutlery brand, sized for mid to large fish.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.7★ across 203 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
203 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Kershaw 1242GEX is a 9 inch fillet knife with a curved stainless steel blade, weighing 3.5 ounces. It is built for cutting through fish along the spine and skin rather than general kitchen use.
Kershaw is a known cutlery maker, and the curved 9 inch blade length puts this knife in the mid to large fillet size range, suited to bigger panfish through modest saltwater species. No seller description or reviews are attached to this specific listing to draw on beyond the spec sheet.
- 9 inch curved fillet blade
- Stainless steel construction
- 3.5 ounce weight
- Kershaw 1242GEX model
Who it's for
Fits anglers filleting fish regularly enough to want a dedicated stainless blade rather than a folding pocket knife. Less suited to someone who only cleans fish occasionally and would get by with a shorter blade.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 9 inch curved blade suited to mid to large fish
- Stainless steel resists corrosion
- Light at 3.5 ounces
- No handle grip or sheath details given in the spec
Performance notes
The curved blade profile is meant to follow the contour of a fish's rib cage and skin in one motion, which is the main advantage of a dedicated fillet knife over a straight kitchen blade. Stainless steel resists the corrosion that comes with repeated contact with fish and water.
Specifications
| Brand | Kershaw |
|---|---|
| Model | 1242GEX |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Length | 9 inches |
| Size | 9 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 ounce |
| Other details | |
| Special | Curved Fillet 9in Blade |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fillet knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw 1242GEX Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 203 | 3.8 / 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 Kershaw 1242GEX
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is the Kershaw 1242GEX blade?
9 inches, with a curved profile designed for filleting.
What is the knife made of?
Stainless steel.
How much does it weigh?
3.5 ounces.