Rapala FNFSF6 Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The Rapala FNFSF6 Fillet Knife costs $27.99 and pairs a 6 inch blade with a birch wood handle, backed by 1,400 reviews at a 4.5 star average and 100+ bought last month. That's the second-largest review base and the same strong recent demand as the budget Rapala 126SP, making it a well-proven pick at a higher price.
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Anglers who want a traditional birch wood handle and a 6 inch blade backed by a large, active review base, with 1,400 reviews and 100+ recent purchases showing consistent, current demand.
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Skip it if you want the lowest price in this lineup, since the Rapala 126SP offers a similar 6 inch blade and the same 100+ bought last month figure for $10.49, well under the FNFSF6's $27.99.
- Material Birch Wood
- Weight 2.4 ounces
- Length 6 Inches
- Size 6 in
- Color Multi
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 13% below the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,400 owner ratings
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Popularity4.3/5
1,400 owner reviews, more 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 6 inch blade paired with a birch wood handle is a classic fillet knife setup, and the Rapala FNFSF6 brings that combination at $27.99. The wood handle sets it apart from the co-polymer grip on the Kershaw 1259X and the plastic body of the Dexter-Russell S137PCP, giving it a more traditional feel for anglers who prefer that material.
At $27.99, the FNFSF6 costs more than both the Rapala 126SP ($10.49) and the Rapala BP136SH ($17.50), though less than the Dexter-Russell S137PCP ($31.46). Its 4.5 star rating across 1,400 reviews is close behind the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars across 1,500 reviews, making them the two most heavily reviewed knives in this set. The FNFSF6 also matches the 126SP's 100+ bought last month, the strongest recent demand figure among all four alternatives.
For anglers who want a wood-handled fillet knife with a proven track record, the FNFSF6's 1,400 reviews and 100+ recent purchases make it one of the safer bets in this comparison, even at a higher price than the 126SP or BP136SH. Buyers on a tighter budget can still get a similar 6 inch blade for less with the Rapala 126SP.
Pros
- 100+ bought last month, tying the Rapala 126SP for the strongest recent demand in this comparison
- 1,400 reviews at a 4.5 star average, the second-largest review base among these four knives
- 6 inch birch wood handle offers a traditional grip, different from the co-polymer or plastic handles on other options
- Lightweight at 2.4 ounces
- Currently in stock at $27.99
Cons
- Costs $27.99, more than both the Rapala 126SP ($10.49) and Rapala BP136SH ($17.50)
- 4.5 star rating trails the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars despite a similarly large review base
- Wood handle may require more care than the co-polymer handle on the Kershaw 1259X
- At 6 inches, the blade is shorter than the Kershaw 1259X's 9 inch blade for larger fish
Specifications
| Material | Birch Wood |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Size | 6 in |
| Color | Multi |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
A 6 inch blade is a middle-ground length, well suited to panfish, trout, and mid-size walleye without the extra reach of the Kershaw 1259X's 9 inch blade. The birch wood handle at 2.4 ounces keeps the whole knife light, though wood handles generally need more attention to drying and storage than the co-polymer grip on the Kershaw or the plastic body of the Dexter-Russell S137PCP. At $27.99, the FNFSF6 sits above the two cheaper Rapala and Kershaw entries in some cases and below the specialty Dexter-Russell oyster knife. The 6 inch length lines up with the Rapala 126SP exactly, so the real difference between those two Rapala models comes down to handle material and price rather than blade size. For anglers cleaning typical freshwater catches, this length and weight combination covers most everyday fillet work.
What buyers say
With 1,400 reviews at a 4.5 star average, the FNFSF6 sits just behind the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500 reviews and 4.6 stars as the two most reviewed products in this set, and well ahead of the Rapala BP136SH's 264 and the Dexter-Russell's 141. The 100+ bought last month figure matches the Rapala 126SP for the strongest recent demand here, well above the Kershaw's 50+ and the 0 shown for both the BP136SH and the Dexter-Russell. That combination of a large historical review base and strong current purchase activity suggests the FNFSF6 has sustained demand over time rather than a rating built early and then tapering off.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Rapala FNFSF6 have a wood or synthetic handle?
It has a birch wood handle, according to the listed specs. That's different from the co-polymer handle on the Kershaw 1259X and the plastic body of the Dexter-Russell S137PCP, giving the FNFSF6 a more traditional feel among the fillet knives compared here.
How does the Rapala FNFSF6 compare in price to the Rapala 126SP?
The FNFSF6 costs $27.99, well above the 126SP's $10.49, even though both share a 6 inch blade length and a 100+ bought last month figure. The price gap mostly comes down to the FNFSF6's birch wood handle versus the 126SP's stainless steel design.
Is demand for the Rapala FNFSF6 still strong?
Yes. Amazon lists 100+ bought last month, the same figure as the budget Rapala 126SP and stronger than the Kershaw 1259X's 50+ or the 0 shown for both the BP136SH and the Dexter-Russell S137PCP. That, combined with 1,400 reviews, points to steady ongoing demand.