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Fish Knives by Tobias Gibson on June 17, 2013

I'm not sure if there is a discussion already or not but show 'em if you got 'em. Let's see you fishing knives, as in the tools of the tackle box! (Folding, fixed, multi-tools, etc.)

Here's a few of my latest finds. What made them interesting is the bale.

Above knife is made by Sabre (Japan) It features yellow comp handles and is just over 5 inches closed. Below is another Japanese made knife. It features the infamous "cracked Ice" plastic pearl handles. I couldn't pass it up for $9 simply because of the scissors and the bale. It is 4 inches closed.

Both knives in a side by side comparison

Tags: Fish, Knives

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on April 10, 2015 at 5:20

really like these Ocoee river shields toby

Tobias Gibson said:

And a couple more of fine looking fish knives, this time by Ocoee River, a Frost brand. But don't let that scare you. These are worth the $15-$20 you'll spend for them!

The Ocoee's Fish Knives are on a 4.5 inch (114mm) frames. They are both affordable and nice looking. You can get three of these Ocoee Rivers for the price of the Case Fish Knife w/ Lure and two for the price of the Yellow Comp Case w/o Lure.

These are 1/4 inch longer than the Case. However, the blades are a tad thinner which may not be that big of deal when gutting fish! The Ocoee's come in more varieties than the Case Fish-Knives. Overall I'm impressed with their quality for the price you pay for them. I'll probably pick up a few more in other handle materials. O good knife to use without guilt and a great knife to give as gifts!

and the shields used on the knives by Frost were definitely a contributing factor in my purchases!

Permalink Reply by tim payne on April 10, 2015 at 5:22

dandy fish knife charles

Permalink Reply by tim payne on April 10, 2015 at 5:25

your gec fishtail pattern fish knife is soooo sweet leo

l.lantz said:

GEC Fish Scale Acrylic.440C SS.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 10, 2015 at 14:15

That GEC Fishtail is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 18, 2015 at 17:52

another off the beaten path fish-knife, this time one of those floating cork knives. This one is made by Lunawerks in Solingen, Germany and features a Gaff hook. It needs some repair but it'll do for decorations! What i can tell you is it might float but it isn't the easiest thing to grip and use. I'm stunned by its looks because it really does seem to have some stories about it!

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 19, 2015 at 18:32

Just recently acquired this "Black Angus" Fish Knife. The Knife was marketed by the Vernon Company in Newton Iowa. Vernon is a promotional company. The knife appears to be a mint knife that was kept in someone desk or clothes drawer since about 1970! The box is rough shape but everything else, including the vinyl sheath looks like it never saw the light of day.

Paid around $11.00 (including shipping) on Ebay. Thing is razor sharp and well made. The styling reminds me of the interior of 1970 power boat interior.

Permalink Reply by Rob Gregg on April 19, 2015 at 19:39

Nice one Tobias! I think they were made in Japan by Vernco. If so, you're right about being 1970's. They are good quality knives from what I've seen.

Congrats and great find.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 19, 2015 at 20:26

you are correct, Rob. The blade etch reads Vernco / HI-CV / Stainless /Japan / Hand Honed

I assume that Vernon Company and Vernco are one in the same

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 19, 2015 at 21:13

Great find Tobias.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 23, 2015 at 19:52

Tobias that Vernon is just spectacular!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 26, 2015 at 1:06

Here is a fish knife on yet another frame. This Romo from Japan is on a lockback frame. The lock is on the main blade. The handles on each side are one solid piece with the bolsters and are brass with wood inlay. There is also a brass spacer between the blades. The blades themselves are stainless. The knife is 4 inches long with a 3 7/8" clip point blade and a 2 5/8" scaler/disgorger/cap lifter. The main blade is etched Wildnerness K-12.