Fishing

No fisherman goes fishing without a fishing knife! An essential part of the angler's equipment, the fishing knife must nevertheless be well chosen to be adapted to this particular sport.

Characteristics of the fishing knife

Fixed blade or folding blade for a fishing knife

For sea fishing, we recommend a knife with a fixed blade which, unlike a folding knife, does not have a locking mechanism that can easily be damaged by sand. For all other fishing (river and lakes) you can use a folding knife which will be easier to take with you.

Steel of the fishing knife blade

Knives designed for fishing are generally made of steels that are particularly resistant to oxidation in a marine environment. With such alloys, fishing knives are perfectly resistant to use in harsh environments. However, we recommend that you use a pocket sharpener to sharpen your fishing knife quickly, as the scales can be very resistant and put your knife to the test.

Handle of the fishing knife

We would like to draw your attention here to the particularities of the fishing knife, which is generally used with damp or even wet hands. Just like a hunting knife, a fishing knife must have a handle with a very good grip to avoid cuts.

In this respect, many handles exist and have proved their worth. In this sense we can mention Micarta, a material that allows the handle of the knife to absorb excess moisture thanks to its porosity and to keep a perfect grip.

Tellknives Cutlery in Switzerland is pleased to present its selection of knives dedicated to fishing. You will also find scissors and filleting knives in this category.