Fishing knife question

[DrunkenMistake]

Hey guys,
Im away fishing over easter but its been a while since I have had a chance to get out for a fish and to get out camping, went over my gear and I will be needing to replace all my lures and my knife, the lot has rusted to shit, the knife was never any good anyway I just made do as it replaced an old survival knife that I had razor sharp and lost overboard.
So I am in need of a new knife mainly for gutting trout, doesnt have to be super sharp for filleting as the old man has his filleting knife up there at camp with him, something small would be best any suggestions?

[Virago]

I reckon you can't go wrong with the stock-standard Mercator folder:



They're a good all-rounder for fish and small game. Treat it like shit and it'll still function well year after year.

[DrunkenMistake]

Any idea where I can pick one up from?

Edit: Found them!

[mossy1200]

I like my gerber prodigy.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-461733357.htm

[DrunkenMistake]

the one I lost was a Ka-bar and it was fantastic but Im not looking at spending much more than $50 in total

[SMOKEU]

Go to dealextreme http://s.dealextreme.com/search/knife.html?category=862

I bought a knife from there and I'm very happy with it. Cost about 1/3 of the price of a similar knife in NZ and it's nice and solid.

[DrunkenMistake]

Go to dealextreme http://s.dealextreme.com/search/knife.html?category=862

I bought a knife from there and I'm very happy with it. Cost about 1/3 of the price of a similar knife in NZ and it's nice and solid.

Usually I would seek offshore but as I am needing it at easter im a bit tight on Time.

[mashman]

I used to have something similar to this years ago, except mine was a diving version (rust proof )... great for more than just fishing.

Edity: serrated is perfect for rope or for when the main blade becomes dull

[mossy1200]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ec8eX8Mpc

i got my wife one of these for when we go camping.Its even smaller than it looks but man that suka is sharp

[DrunkenMistake]

I used to have something similar to this years ago, except mine was a diving version (rust proof )... great for more than just fishing.

Edity: serrated is perfect for rope or for when the main blade becomes dull

I have something similar for hunting,

I was thinking something along these lines,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-461595177.htm

Cheap and small and a good weight, its not crematic but should do the trick, thoughts?

[Virago]

the one I lost was a Ka-bar and it was fantastic but Im not looking at spending much more than $50 in total

You should get something in that price range - I think the Mercator still sells for less than that.

Check out Elio's Gunshop - it's close enough to your work.

[DrunkenMistake]

You should get something in that price range - I think the Mercator still sells for less than that.

Check out Elio's Gunshop - it's close enough to your work.

Yeah ill be going by there tomorrow,

I had a gander online and those Mercators sell for $40 - $50 so in my price range.

[mashman]

I have something similar for hunting,

I was thinking something along these lines,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-461595177.htm

Cheap and small and a good weight, its not crematic but should do the trick, thoughts?

I guess it's what you want out of a knife really. Although I'd consider getting something that won't sink if it's fer fushun and isn't holstered. No doubt the above would do the trick though.

[DrunkenMistake]

I guess it's what you want out of a knife really. Although I'd consider getting something that won't sink if it's fer fushun and isn't holstered. No doubt the above would do the trick though.

Haha yeah, since then I have decided to do all gutting and filleting on dry land so touch wood, I wont sink another knife!

[mashman]

Haha yeah, since then I have decided to do all gutting and filleting on dry land so touch wood, I wont sink another knife!

heh, I was working on a boat and lost 2 knives before getting a holstered one. Floating is all fine and well, but you have to go in after the bloody thing if it goes over. My fave was the one with the fluorescent handle, really pretty when it falls in the water whilst yer takin a piss and slowly heads to the bottom in the clear waters.

I guess a knife is a knife, but I always found a multi purpose big fecker strapped to my leg was the best in more situations