Best Electric Fillet Knife

Rapala Heavy Duty Fillet Knife

The Rapala Heavy Duty Fillet Knife makes cutting even those larger fish a dream. Its powerful motor means you won’t experience any fatigue while filleting as it slices easily through big bones, and the handle has been ergonomically designed to make wielding this knife as comfortable as possible.

On top of that, the motor doesn’t overheat like many other models and, despite its power, operates incredibly quietly for a peaceful kitchen experience. The blades themselves are made of dishwasher-proof, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and the sharp blades provide a neat cut so your fillets won’t have any rough edges.

They also come in a range of sizes, so you can use this knife with whichever fish you like. One minor downside is that this knife doesn’t come with any kind of case, and with blades this sharp, it would be nice to keep them covered when not in use. It does feature a safety button though.

Also, the blades can be a little tricky to insert and remove, but this generally gets better with time. The cord can be a bit of a drag too, but at 8 ft it isn’t too restricting. Overall, the Rapala Heavy Duty Fillet Knife offers incredible comfort and power at a very reasonable price, and it comes with a 1-year guarantee too for that extra peace of mind.

Berkley Electric Fishing Knife

The Berkley Electric Fishing Knife is another powerful tool to speed up your filleting. Its sharp blades will glide through meat and bones, and the non-slip handle is an excellent safety feature that you’ll want with blades this sharp. This knife comes with a carrying case too, so it can be stored away safely.

It has a nifty airflow design that prevents the motor heating up during use, which means you’ll spend even less time in the kitchen as you won’t have to pause for cool downs. Again, the cord on this knife can be a bit of a pain and means you can’t take it out fishing with you.

The main downsides of this knife are that it can feel a little on the clunky side and it might not last you a lifetime – although it is reasonably priced so replacing it a few times a decade might not be so bad.

American Angler PRO

With ultra-sharp stainless steel and titanium blades available in a range of sizes, not to mention a powerful 110-volt motor, this is a serious knife that’s built to last and can handle the toughest of bones. The American Angler PRO is surprisingly quiet too, despite its powerful nature.

The blades are available in a range of sizes and it comes with a handy storage case too. In terms of safety, there’s a whole bunch of features – blade release, trigger lock, grease guard and grip – but watch out as the trigger can sometimes get stuck in the on position, causing a potential hazard.

Despite its airflow system, this knife does tend to overheat with prolonged use, so you might have to factor in some cooldown periods into your cooking timings. Although it’s a little on the pricey side, with serious blades and a sturdy design, backed by a 2-year warranty, you can be sure you won’t need to buy another any time soon.

Mister Twister Electric Knife

The Mister Twister Electric Knife is the lightest of our corded knives, weighing in at just 1.41 pounds, so you can be sure you’ll have the strength left to fillet at the end of a hard day of fishing.

Despite its airy feel, it still packs a punch with a 120-volt motor and super sharp blades that can be released easily, unlike some of the other options out there. It might not be as durable as some of the other options and it might not cut through the largest of bones, but it will definitely do the trick for those small-medium sized fish.

At the lower end of the price range, and with an affordable repair service and replacement blades available, this knife is an absolute steal.

Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife

The Cuisinart CEK-40 is definitely one of the most comfortable electric knives out there. It features an ergonomically designed handle and its small size makes it easy to use even your hands are on the small side, even if it is a little heavy. With an easy-to-use blade release button, cleaning up after use takes no time at all, and when you’re finished, simply pop the blade on to the wooden storage block on your counter.

The stainless-steel blades are super sharp (but don’t worry – it comes with a safety switch), and with one available for bread and another for flesh you can makes sure you have the right tool for the job. With its intuitive one-touch on button, it’s very easy to use, although this button does have to be held down slightly which can be a bit of a pain. Fortunately, unlike lots of other models, the button is on the top making it considerably less awkward to use.

This knife is also a bit on the noisy side – not great if you’re prepping dinner in front of guests. It might not stand up to the toughest of bones but, overall, this knife stands apart from the others thanks to its elegant design, making it compact, stylish and a dream to use.

Berkley Turboglide Cordless Knife

Introducing our first featured cordless knife – the Berkley Turboglide. Gone are the days of those awkward tugs from the plug socket stopping you from slicing that perfect fillet. The lack of cord, ergonomic trigger and light weight really do make using this knife a pleasure.

The power behind this motor comes from its rechargeable and long-lasting Li-ion battery, and it has a battery life indicator so you’ll never get caught off-guard without a charge. It not only comes with a case but also with a board with filleting instructions on it, so you can even fillet on the go. And if you do decide to take it on board, it comes with a grippy handle and trigger guard – perfect for any clumsy anglers out there.

The major downside of this knife is that the batteries are pretty pricey to replace – they cost half as much as the knife itself (which isn’t particularly cheap in the first place) – and they don’t have the longest lifespan.

Rapala Lithium Ion Cordless Fillet Knife

Here is our second entry by the reputable Rapala – the Lithium Ion Cordless Fillet Knife. Not only does a lack of cord mean you can move freely for those perfect cuts, but it also boasts a full 80-minutes of battery life and can be fully charged in under 2 hours. Designed with fish filleting in mind, these blades are perfect for not only cutting but also skinning your meat.

The sturdy design means your blades won’t rattle around, even when cutting through the toughest of bones, but this does mean they can be a bit troublesome when the time comes to remove and replace them, and be careful because it doesn’t come with a blade protector (but it does come with a case).

As before, replacing the battery is quite costly and bear in mind it’ll drain over time so be sure to give it a quick charge if you haven’t used it in a while.

Bubba Li-Ion Cordless Electric Fillet Knife

Carefully manufactured with fish filleting in mind, the Bubba Li-Ion Cordless Electric Fillet Knife brings a lot to the table. This is a very versatile knife, thanks to the variety of both flexible and stiff blades it comes with, making it suitable for all types of fish.

They won’t let you down either, as they’re made of titanium nitride-coated high-carbon stainless steel. On top of that, the blades pop out easily and they can be easily organized when not in use thanks to the case that comes with various compartments – you can tell that this one was designed by engineers.

Its light weight, long battery life and ergonomic trigger mean you can spend hours filleting without fatigue. Don’t let the lightness fool you, however, this knife has some serious power behind it, but to keep things on the safe side it comes with a non-slip handle, safety lock and trigger guard.

It certainly isn’t the cheapest option out there, but with four knives included, a 1-year warranty, and built-to-last blades, you won’t need to buy another any time soon. Oh, and it also comes with a spare battery to save you costs later down the line.