BUBBA Tapered Flex Fillet Knife 9 in
- Length: 15 inches
- Size: 2.5 inches
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Pieces: 1
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 9 inch tapered flex stainless blade with a lightweight build, geared toward freshwater fillet work rather than large offshore species.
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ASIN: B011JHFIC2Model: BB1-9TFCategory: Fillet Knives
Overview
Bubba's 9 inch tapered flex fillet knife in stainless steel, built for cleaning bass, panfish and similar sized catch, with a color coded red handle for quick identification in a tackle bag.
The BB1-9TF sits in Bubba's core fillet knife lineup. The tapered flex blade bends through fish without breaking near the spine, a trait that matters more on thinner fillets than raw blade length does.
- 9 inch stainless steel blade
- Tapered flex design
- 0.37 lb total weight
- Red handle for visibility
Who it's for
Anglers who clean their own catch at home or dockside, particularly freshwater fishermen working bass, walleye or panfish where a 9 inch blade covers the size range without extra bulk.
Pros and cons
- Tapered flex blade follows fish contour
- Lightweight at 0.37 lb
- Stainless steel resists corrosion
- Blade length fixed at 9 inches
Performance notes
Tapered flex steel thins toward the tip, so the blade follows the contour of the fish rather than cutting straight through, useful for skinning and removing rib bones cleanly. At 0.37 pounds the knife stays light in hand over repeated cuts.
Specifications
| Brand | Bubba |
|---|---|
| Model | BB1-9TF |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Length | 15 incheshigher than 91% of 45 fillet knives |
| Size | 2.5 incheslower than 100% of 69 fillet knives |
| Item Weight | 0.37 poundslower than 52% of 59 fillet knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | Tapered Flex |
Closest rivals on specs
Opinel Effile Slimline Folding Fillet Knife No.08- Item Weight 0.37 vs 0.07 pounds (+429%)
- Length 15 vs 7.1 inches (+111%)
- Size 2.5 vs 3.5 inches (-29%)
KastKing Spartacus Fillet Knife- Item Weight 0.37 vs 0.95 pounds (-61%)
- Length 15 vs 16.9 inches (-11%)
OUTDOOR EDGE Fish and Bone Folding Fillet Knife- Item Weight 0.37 vs 0.31 pounds (+19%)
- Length 15 vs 11.3 inches (+33%)
- Size 2.5 vs 5 inches (-50%)
Frequently asked questions
What size fish does the Bubba BB1-9TF handle best?
The 9 inch blade suits freshwater species like bass, walleye and panfish rather than larger offshore catch.
Is the blade stiff or flexible?
It uses a tapered flex design, meaning it bends through the cut rather than staying rigid like a boning knife.
What is the knife made from?
Stainless steel, chosen for corrosion resistance around wet fish cleaning stations.