Dexter SG133-8EG (24902) Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1
- Carbon Steel
- White
A commercial-grade carbon steel fillet knife from an established cutlery brand, sized for regular use on mid-size to larger fish.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.6★ across 82 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
82 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Dexter SG133-8EG is an 8-inch carbon steel fillet knife weighing 4.8 ounces, model number 24902 in Dexter's lineup. It's a single-blade knife built for filleting fish rather than a multi-piece knife set.
Dexter-Russell is a long-running commercial cutlery maker, and the SG133-8EG carries the high carbon steel construction the brand is known for in its fillet and boning knives, which takes a sharp edge and is meant to be maintained with routine honing. At 8 inches the blade suits mid-size to larger fish where a longer, flexible edge helps follow the bone line in one pass. The category listing calls it a sheath, but the title, model number and specs all describe the knife itself, not a sheath.
- 8 inch carbon steel blade
- 4.8 ounce weight
- 14 inch overall length
- Dexter model SG133-8EG (24902)
Who it's for
Anglers and anyone processing their own catch who wants a dedicated fillet blade rather than a folding or general-purpose knife. Less suited to someone who only cleans small panfish occasionally, where a shorter blade is easier to control.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 8 inch blade suits mid-size to larger fish
- Carbon steel holds a sharp edge well
- Light at 4.8 ounces for extended use
- Carbon steel needs drying and oiling to prevent rust
- Longer blade is less nimble on small panfish
Performance notes
Carbon steel takes and holds a fine edge better than most stainless alternatives, which matters for a filleting task that depends on a clean, thin cut along the bone. The tradeoff is that carbon steel needs to be dried and lightly oiled after use to avoid rust, unlike a stainless blade.
Specifications
| Brand | Dexter |
|---|---|
| Model | SG133-8EG (24902) |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Length | 14 inches |
| Size | 8 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fillet knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter SG133-8EG (24902) Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 82 | 3.9 / 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 SG133-8EG (24902)
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the blade length on the Dexter SG133-8EG?
8 inches, with an overall knife length of 14 inches including the handle.
Is this knife a sheath or a blade?
It's the fillet knife itself. The listing category name mentions sheath, but the title, model number and material specs all describe a carbon steel blade.
What kind of steel is it made from?
Carbon steel, which sharpens to a fine edge for filleting but requires drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.