{"product_id":"benchmade-9-fishcrafter-fillet-knife","title":"Benchmade 9\" Fishcrafter Fillet Knife | Premium Saltwater Fishing Knife","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBenchmade 9\" Fishcrafter Fillet Knife\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade 9\" Fishcrafter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium fillet knife purpose-built for anglers processing medium to large fish. Its extended 9-inch blade provides the reach needed for long, smooth cuts through larger fillets while maintaining the control and precision expected from Benchmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Fishcrafter is a flexible \u003cstrong\u003eCPM-MagnaCut stainless steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened by Benchmade to \u003cstrong\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. MagnaCut combines exceptional corrosion resistance with edge retention and toughness, making it particularly well suited for demanding saltwater environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's \u003cstrong\u003eSelectEdge® technology\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers an extremely sharp cutting edge designed for smooth filleting and controlled push cuts. The trailing-point blade geometry helps follow bones and contours while the longer 9-inch profile makes efficient single-pass cuts possible on larger fish. \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 grip when hands are wet or slick, while the finger guard and jimping add control during harder cuts. The included molded sheath protects the blade between uses and incorporates drainage for marine environments. \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\u003e9\" 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\u003eExceptional corrosion resistance for marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmade SelectEdge® sharpening technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent edge retention and toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured Santoprene® handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger guard with jimping for added control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded protective sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for medium to large fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Benchmade's LifeSharp® service and lifetime warranty \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\u003eThe 9\" Fishcrafter is the largest of Benchmade's Fishcrafter lineup and is designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003emedium to large fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Benchmade recommends it for species such as salmon and striped bass as well as larger saltwater species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Florida anglers, it's an especially good fit for processing larger \u003cstrong\u003egrouper, snapper, amberjack and pelagic species\u003c\/strong\u003e. Benchmade's Florida guide feature specifically notes the 9\" Fishcrafter being used for these applications. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the 9\" Fishcrafter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of the 9-inch blade becomes apparent when processing bigger fish. Rather than making multiple short sawing cuts, its additional length allows an angler to make longer, cleaner passes through substantial fillets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade gives the 9\" version a \u003cstrong\u003estiff-to-medium flex\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing additional stability while still allowing the blade to follow the contours of larger fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of MagnaCut steel, a secure wet-weather handle and Benchmade's SelectEdge makes the Fishcrafter a significant step up from a conventional fillet knife for anglers who regularly clean fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Gulf Coast anglers cleaning \u003cstrong\u003elarger snapper, grouper, amberjack and offshore species\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 9\" Fishcrafter is the model we'd look at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference isn't simply that it's a premium knife—the combination of \u003cstrong\u003e9-inch reach, MagnaCut corrosion resistance, edge retention and controlled flex\u003c\/strong\u003e is genuinely useful when you're processing larger fish at the cleaning table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Tackle — We Carry What Works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Depth Blue Santoprene® | 9\" Trailing point","offer_id":46570534764801,"sku":"18020","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3206\/9633\/files\/Benchmade26.webp?v=1753912093","url":"https:\/\/premiertackle.com\/products\/benchmade-9-fishcrafter-fillet-knife","provider":"Premier Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}