{"product_id":"benchmade-7-fishcrafter-fillet-knife","title":"Benchmade 7\" Fishcrafter Fillet Knife | Premium Saltwater Fishing Knife","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBenchmade 7\" Fishcrafter Fillet Knife\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade 7\" Fishcrafter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium fillet knife built for anglers who want a versatile combination of precision, flexibility and control for processing a wide range of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e7-inch trailing-point blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from \u003cstrong\u003eCPM-MagnaCut® stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected for its combination of exceptional corrosion resistance, toughness and edge retention. Benchmade hardens the Fishcrafter MagnaCut blade to \u003cstrong\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly well suited for demanding freshwater and saltwater environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eSelectEdge® technology\u003c\/strong\u003e produces an extremely sharp cutting edge designed for clean push cuts, deboning and smooth filleting. The 7\" model uses a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-flex blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving anglers enough flexibility to follow bone structure while maintaining the control needed for precise cuts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA textured \u003cstrong\u003eSantoprene® handle\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a secure, slip-resistant grip when hands are wet, while the included molded sheath protects the blade and incorporates drainage for use around the water. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" flexible trailing-point fillet blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPM-MagnaCut® stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60–62 HRC blade hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent saltwater corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmade SelectEdge® technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium flex for versatile fish processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent edge retention and toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured Santoprene® handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure grip in wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded protective sheath with drain hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for freshwater and saltwater fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmade Lifetime Warranty and LifeSharp® service \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade positions the \u003cstrong\u003e7\" Fishcrafter as the all-around model\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lineup. It provides more working length than the 5\" while retaining greater maneuverability than the 9\", making it particularly well suited to small- and medium-size fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Florida anglers, I would position it for \u003cstrong\u003esnapper, sheepshead, trout, redfish, smaller grouper and similar inshore and nearshore catches\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's also an excellent choice for anglers who want one premium fillet knife rather than separate short and long blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7\" vs. 9\" Fishcrafter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is worth putting in the description because you'll carry both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the 7\" Fishcrafter\u003c\/strong\u003e for greater versatility and control when cleaning small-to-medium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the 9\" Fishcrafter\u003c\/strong\u003e when you regularly process larger fish and want additional blade length for longer, smoother passes through substantial fillets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade describes the 7\" as its versatile all-rounder and the 9\" as the model intended for medium-to-large fish and higher-volume processing. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're buying \u003cstrong\u003eone Fishcrafter to cover the widest range of everyday fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e, we'd start with the \u003cstrong\u003e7-inch model\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a manageable 7-inch blade, medium flex and MagnaCut corrosion resistance makes it especially well suited to the mix of inshore and offshore species Florida anglers regularly bring to the cleaning table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anglers primarily cleaning bigger grouper, amberjack and larger offshore fish, we'd step up to the 9\". For everything in between, the \u003cstrong\u003e7\" Fishcrafter is the sweet spot of the lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Tackle — We Carry What Works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003en.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"18010","offer_id":46570491085057,"sku":"18010","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3206\/9633\/files\/Benchmade24.webp?v=1753911717","url":"https:\/\/premiertackle.com\/products\/benchmade-7-fishcrafter-fillet-knife","provider":"Premier Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}