Rapala BP136SH Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The Rapala BP136SH Fillet Knife runs $17.50 and holds a 4.4 star average across 264 reviews, but Amazon shows zero recent purchases in the bought last month figure. That combination puts it in a tough spot next to the cheaper Rapala 126SP and the far more reviewed Kershaw 1259X, both of which show stronger recent demand.
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Anglers who already like the Rapala brand and want a mid-priced fillet knife around $17.50, and who are comfortable buying based on the 4.4 star, 264 review track record rather than fresh purchase volume.
Skip if
Skip it if recent buyer activity matters to you, since Amazon lists 0 for bought last month here versus 100+ for the cheaper Rapala 126SP and 50+ for the Kershaw 1259X, both of which cost about the same or less.
- Priced 46% below the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 264 owner ratings
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Popularity2.2/5
264 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Cleaning a stringer of panfish or a couple of walleye at the dock calls for a knife that flexes enough to hug the spine without tearing the fillet. The Rapala BP136SH is priced at $17.50, positioning it as a mid-tier option in Rapala's own fillet knife lineup rather than an entry-level or premium pick.
At that price point, the BP136SH sits between the budget Rapala 126SP at $10.49 and the pricier Kershaw 1259X at $20.51. Its 4.4 star rating across 264 reviews is solid but trails both the 126SP (4.5 stars, 423 reviews) and the Kershaw (4.6 stars, 1,500 reviews). The bigger gap shows up in recent demand: Amazon lists 0 for bought last month on the BP136SH, while the 126SP shows 100+ and the Kershaw shows 50+ over the same window.
For anglers who specifically want the Rapala name and don't mind paying a few dollars more than the 126SP, the BP136SH is still in stock and reasonably rated. But buyers comparing purely on review volume and current purchase activity will find the Kershaw 1259X and the Rapala 126SP both show a stronger, more active track record at similar or lower prices.
Pros
- $17.50 price sits comfortably between Rapala's own budget 126SP ($10.49) and premium options like the Kershaw 1259X ($20.51)
- 4.4 star rating across 264 reviews shows a generally positive reception
- Listed as in stock with no availability issues noted
- Backed by the Rapala name, a brand with multiple well-reviewed fillet knives in this same lineup
- 264 reviews is a meaningful sample size for judging overall satisfaction
Cons
- Bought last month shows 0, versus 100+ for the Rapala 126SP and 50+ for the Kershaw 1259X
- Rating of 4.4 stars trails both the 126SP (4.5) and the Kershaw 1259X (4.6)
- No blade length, material, or handle specs are listed for this model, making direct comparison harder
- Priced higher than the 126SP without a corresponding jump in rating or review count
Performance notes
The BP136SH is categorized simply as a fillet knife with no published blade length, material, or handle details in the listing data, so buyers judging fit for a specific fish species or hand size have less to go on than with the Kershaw 1259X, which lists a 9 inch blade and co-polymer handle, or the Rapala 126SP, which lists a 6 inch stainless blade. At $17.50, the BP136SH lands in the middle of the fillet knife price range covered here, above the 126SP and below the Kershaw and the Dexter-Russell S137PCP. A 4.4 star average across 264 reviews suggests most buyers who bought it came away satisfied, even without a large recent purchase volume to reinforce that pattern. In stock status means it's currently available to order, so the main tradeoff for a shopper is name-brand familiarity against the more heavily documented alternatives.
What buyers say
The 4.4 star average across 264 reviews places the BP136SH in solid territory, just half a star below the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 across a much larger 1,500 review base and a tenth below the Rapala 126SP's 4.5 across 423 reviews. What stands out more is the bought last month figure, which sits at 0 for the BP136SH while the 126SP shows 100+ and the Kershaw shows 50+. That pattern suggests the BP136SH built its review base over time but isn't currently seeing the same fresh purchase activity as its closest competitors, which can matter to shoppers who weight recent momentum alongside historical rating.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Rapala BP136SH a good fillet knife for the price?
At $17.50, the BP136SH carries a 4.4 star rating across 264 reviews, which is a solid track record even though it trails the cheaper Rapala 126SP's 4.5 stars and the pricier Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars. It's a reasonable choice if you specifically want the Rapala name at this price tier.
How does the BP136SH compare to the Rapala 126SP?
The 126SP costs $10.49, about seven dollars less than the BP136SH's $17.50, and carries a slightly higher 4.5 star rating across 423 reviews versus 4.4 stars across 264 reviews. The 126SP also shows 100+ bought last month against 0 for the BP136SH, making it the stronger value on paper.
Is the Rapala BP136SH currently available to buy?
Yes, the listing shows it in stock at $17.50. It has an established review history with 264 reviews and a 4.4 star average, but Amazon's bought last month figure of 0 suggests recent purchase activity has slowed compared to some of the other fillet knives in this price range.