Dexter-Russell S137PCP Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The Dexter-Russell S137PCP costs $31.46, the highest price of the fillet knives compared here, and it's actually a 4 inch Galveston-style oyster knife rather than a standard fillet blade. Its 4.6 star rating across 141 reviews is strong, but 0 bought last month and the smallest review count in this group make it a niche pick.
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Anglers who specifically need a compact 4 inch oyster knife for shucking rather than filleting fish, and who value the 4.6 star rating across 141 reviews over a large recent purchase volume.
Skip if
Skip it if you actually need a fillet knife for fish rather than an oyster knife, since its 4 inch blade is far shorter than the 6 to 9 inch blades on the other three knives compared here.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 4.54 g
- Length 4 Inches
- Size 4"
- Color Multicolor
- Pieces 1.0 Count
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 141 owner ratings
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Popularity1.0/5
141 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
A Galveston-style oyster knife and a fillet knife solve different problems, and the Dexter-Russell S137PCP's specs make clear which job it's built for. At 4 inches long, its blade is roughly half the length of the 6 to 9 inch blades on the other three products in this comparison, and the listing itself describes it as a 4 inch Galveston-Style Oyster Knife rather than a general fillet blade.
At $31.46, it's also the most expensive item in this set, running well above the Rapala 126SP ($10.49), the Rapala BP136SH ($17.50), and the Kershaw 1259X ($20.51). Its 4.6 star rating across 141 reviews ties the Kershaw 1259X for the top rating in the group, though with far fewer reviews backing it. The bought last month figure sits at 0, matching the BP136SH and trailing both the 126SP's 100+ and the Kershaw's 50+.
For anglers who need a dedicated oyster knife, the S137PCP's 4.6 star rating is reassuring even with a smaller review base and no recent purchase activity logged. But for anyone shopping this page for an actual fillet knife, the longer-bladed 126SP, BP136SH, or Kershaw 1259X are the more direct fit, and all three cost less.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating across 141 reviews, tying the Kershaw 1259X for the highest rating in this comparison
- Compact 4 inch blade designed specifically for oyster work, per its Galveston-Style Oyster Knife feature listing
- Currently listed as in stock
- Lightweight design at 4.54 grams for the blade component
- A specialized tool rather than a generic blade, useful if oyster shucking is the actual task
Cons
- Priced at $31.46, the highest of the four knives compared here, nearly three times the Rapala 126SP's $10.49
- 0 bought last month, tying the lowest recent demand figure with the Rapala BP136SH
- Only 141 reviews, the smallest sample size in this comparison versus 1,500 for the Kershaw 1259X
- At 4 inches, its blade is far shorter than the 6 to 9 inch blades on true fillet knives in this set, so it's not a substitute for one
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.54 g |
| Length | 4 Inches |
| Size | 4" |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | 4" Galveston-Style Oyster Knife |
Performance notes
The 4 inch blade and Galveston-Style Oyster Knife designation point to a tool built for shucking, not for running down the spine of a fish. That's a meaningfully different job than the 6 inch blade on the Rapala 126SP or the 9 inch blade on the Kershaw 1259X, both of which are sized for filleting rather than shucking. At 4.54 grams, the blade component is light, consistent with a small precision tool rather than a longer knife meant for repeated fillet strokes. Priced at $31.46, it costs more than double the Rapala 126SP, which is a notable premium for a tool with a narrower use case than the general-purpose fillet knives in this comparison. Buyers should treat the S137PCP as a specialty purchase for oyster work specifically, not as an alternative to a standard fillet knife for cleaning fish.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 141 reviews matches the Kershaw 1259X's top rating in this group, but with roughly a tenth of the review volume, which makes the sample size much smaller to draw confidence from. The bought last month figure of 0 puts it in the same category as the Rapala BP136SH, both showing no recent purchase activity, while the Rapala 126SP shows 100+ and the Kershaw shows 50+. That pattern suggests the S137PCP has earned a loyal but small base of buyers over time, likely reflecting its narrower use case as an oyster knife rather than a general fillet blade, rather than any quality concern given the high star rating.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Dexter-Russell S137PCP actually a fillet knife?
Not exactly. Its own feature listing describes it as a 4 inch Galveston-Style Oyster Knife, which is a shucking tool rather than a blade meant for running down the spine of a fish. Anglers who need a true fillet knife should look at the longer-bladed options in this comparison instead.
Why does the Dexter-Russell S137PCP cost more than the other knives here?
At $31.46, it's priced above the Rapala 126SP ($10.49), Rapala BP136SH ($17.50), and Kershaw 1259X ($20.51). Part of that gap likely reflects its specialized Galveston-Style Oyster Knife design rather than a direct feature-for-feature comparison with the general fillet knives covered on this page.
How many reviews does the Dexter-Russell S137PCP have?
It has 141 reviews at a 4.6 star average, the smallest review count of the four fillet-type knives compared on this page but the highest rating, tied with the Kershaw 1259X. The bought last month figure currently shows 0, the lowest recent demand in this group.