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Working on a fillet knife( updated)!

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mcginnis6010:
Well I had picked up an old dovetail saw made in England that had badly wore down teeth for a $1 at a yard sale. The entire blade is HC steel so( tested and throws a good amount of sparks) I thought I would make a fillet knife from it since I'm in need of one. I filed down the teeth and cut out the blank with a hacksaw. I think I need to make it narrower though. What's yalls thought on it? Criticism and advice is welcomed. Oh and i left some of the teeth on the spine to use as a scaler.

mcginnis6010:
Pic of spine

mullet:
How easy does it bend with it being wide? How long is it?

Wiley:
For a fillet knife I like mine to be long, thin and be very flexible. My favorite is a kershaw. 9.25" from tip to handle, blade is 3/4" near the handle. It's about right for working up the catfish from the pond big or small.

mcginnis6010:
Its about 9 in from tip to handle and it flexs well but the tip is still kind of stiff.

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