H1 Steel for filleting fish

[PolarisDesu]

Hello guys,


I recently got the Salt 2 with serrations, and honestly, I think the knife is perfect. BUT, I just saw a picture of a long serrated Spyderco knife, which I believe was H1 because of the yellow handle, and due to the long blade, was looking like a filleting knife.

It is a little bit late for me I guess, but since I am planning to go sea fishing with my father I thought that a H1 plain filleting knife would be just perfect to complement the small serrated H1 of the Salt 2.

I tried to look for this knife in the web-page but I could not find it, I guess it definitely exists, but on the other hand, from what I know, filleting knives often require some flexibility and I have no idea if the composition of the H1 steel would allow that.

Excuse my ignorance, but do you know something about H1 filleting knives from Spyderco?

[Demon85z]

Hello guys,


I recently got the Salt 2 with serrations, and honestly, I think the knife is perfect. BUT, I just saw a picture of a long serrated Spyderco knife, which I believe was H1 because of the yellow handle, and due to the long blade, was looking like a filleting knife.

It is a little bit late for me I guess, but since I am planning to go sea fishing with my father I thought that a H1 plain filleting knife would be just perfect to complement the small serrated H1 of the Salt 2.

I tried to look for this knife in the web-page but I could not find it, I guess it definitely exists, but on the other hand, from what I know, filleting knives often require some flexibility and I have no idea if the composition of the H1 steel would allow that.

Excuse my ignorance, but do you know something about H1 filleting knives from Spyderco?

I have the fish hunter and i love it...it lives in my kayak.

[PolarisDesu]

I have the fish hunter and i love it...it lives in my kayak.

That surely is a nice knife, but that was not the knife I saw... The knife I saw had almost the same shape as a filleting knife, but it had serrations, so I think that it would have been perfect with plain edge.

Edit:

FOUND IT! I knew I saw it somewhere... This is the knife, the one in the middle, I PMed him asking for the name of the knife, I hope there is a plain edge of that thing, it is so sexy.

[Demon85z]

I have the fish hunter and i love it...it lives in my kayak.

That surely is a nice knife, but that was not the knife I saw... The knife I saw had almost the same shape as a filleting knife, but it had serrations, so I think that it would have been perfect with plain edge.

Edit:

FOUND IT! I knew I saw it somewhere... This is the knife, the one in the middle, I PMed him asking for the name of the knife, I hope there is a plain edge of that thing, it is so sexy.

Thats a sweet knife..i think maybe its the catcherman

[PolarisDesu]

Thats a sweet knife..i think maybe its the catcherman

Thanks for the finding! It seems that is the name indeed. I wonder if more people knows how this knife performs or if there is a fixed blade version of it, basically more information because it looks it has its years.

Edit:

It seems it came with VG-10 steel, not H1.

[Tdog]

The Catcherman has come in different variations through the years, you may wish to do a search to see different models. Others can correct me but I think it's the only "dedicated" fillet knife Spyderco has made in H-1. The H-1 plain edge gets very sharp, very easily but doesn't hold it's edge as well as other steels. Mr. Glesser has mentioned there may be a fixed blade fillet knife coming in the future but it won't have the H-1. I was hoping for a Phil Wilson designed fillet knife in LC200N or other "super steel" but it doesn't sound like that's gonna happen. Check out the USN Catcherman model, it's a neat knife. https://nemoknivesreview.com/2011/12/29 ... een-power/

[PolarisDesu]

What a beautiful knife...

If that is the case regarding an H1 filleting knife, I think you are right about an LC200N filleting knife, or, something with what they believe is the proper steel for filleting knives, that somewhat has a decent corrosion resistance.

But I do believe that a filleting knife in the salt series would be much more suitable, I kinda believe that the salt series needs it. I want to have an USN Catcherman soooo bad, even if it would require some more maintenance proper handling, it just looks perfect. (And I bet they are quite expensive now)

Edited.

[JD Spydo]

Even since I got my second Sprint Run, USN version H-1 Catcherman that I've gotten to use a couple of times I really like it. But as I've said before on occasions I think they didn't do that particular Sprint Run justice by not making it available in full Spyderedge. Oh how I would just love a full Spyderedged H-1 Catcherman because that steel really performs well in SE.

I won't stop at H-1 because I also believe that the newer LC200N which is also a nitrogen based blade steel has huge potential as well. I would also love a full Spyderedged, fixed blade fillet knife with H-1 or LC200N. I do believe that possibly both of them are on the horizon.

[vivi]

I'm on the hunt for a catcherman myself. Probably won't filet much with it, but the weight to blade length ratio is off the charts.

I'd love to see another run.

[NoFair]

I have an old full flat ground CE Catcherman in MBS-26 and there hasn't been any rust issues even when used in seawater. It does get rinsed after use though. A LC200N one would be perfect since I wouldn't have to worry about cleaning it daily in fresh water.

[Bill1170]

What we need is a Catcherman Salt Dyad with an H-1 SE blade and an LC200N PE blade.

[xceptnl]

I have the fish hunter and i love it...it lives in my kayak.

That surely is a nice knife, but that was not the knife I saw... The knife I saw had almost the same shape as a filleting knife, but it had serrations, so I think that it would have been perfect with plain edge.

Edit:

FOUND IT! I knew I saw it somewhere... This is the knife, the one in the middle, I PMed him asking for the name of the knife, I hope there is a plain edge of that thing, it is so sexy.

Polaris, I am sorry for overlooking your PM or forgetting to reply. As others have said, it is the Catcherman model. I picked up one of the H1 USN models with the toxic green handles years ago and never carried or used the knife because if the edge holding properties of PE H1. I sold it off or traded it. Really regretted it, but I knew I wanted the full SE version anyway. Years of hunting the secondary market yeilded the beautiful example you linked in your post. They can be found in both new and used conditions, the trick is finding one for the price you are willing to pay.

I am less worried about the corrosion resistance so the AUS-8 suited me fine and I find it to be a better steel in SE than in PE much like H1. Mine has not seen a fishing trip yet, but its only a matter of time. I will be sure to share pics and thoughts when I do. I know JD Spydo as well as dtoad (i think) have one and have much more real world use than I currently do. Mine has seen lots of kitchen and camping use so far and has excellent in every task I have put it through. Good luck in your search.

[xceptnl]

I have an old full flat ground CE Catcherman in MBS-26 and there hasn't been any rust issues even when used in seawater. It does get rinsed after use though. A LC200N one would be perfect since I wouldn't have to worry about cleaning it daily in fresh water.

I'm looking to find one of those MBS-26 models to match my current one. They are really elusive.

[vivi]

Seems like there's been more interest in this model lately. I wonder if we'll end up seeing it come back? Or even a new design fulfilling a similar function...