Kershaw 1243SHX Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The Kershaw 1243SHX costs $27.89 and pairs a fillet blade with an integrated spoon tool, a feature none of its rivals in this comparison list. Its 4.6-star rating matches the Kershaw 1259X and the Rapala RSB4, but its 107-review count is by far the smallest sample here, and the 0+ bought last month suggests limited recent traction.
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Anglers who want a single tool that combines a fillet blade with a spoon attachment, avoiding the need to pack a separate scaling or scooping tool for cleaning fish on the water.
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Skip it if a large review base matters to your decision. At 107 reviews, this listing has far fewer data points than the 1,500 for the Kershaw 1259X or the 423 for the Rapala 126SP.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.1 Kilograms
- Length 14.5 Inches
- Size 7"
- Color Stainless Steel
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 13% below the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 107 owner ratings
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Popularity0.8/5
107 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
Most fillet knives in this comparison are just a blade and a handle, but the Kershaw 1243SHX adds a spoon to the mix, a combination tool priced at $27.89. That extra feature sets it apart from every Rapala model and even its own Kershaw sibling, the 1259X, in this lineup.
The listing shows a plastic handle material, a stainless steel color finish, and a weight of about 0.1 kilograms, making it one of the lighter options here. Length is listed at 14.5 inches alongside a separate 7 inch size figure, a gap worth confirming against the product photos since it likely reflects the blade length versus the tool's overall reach with the spoon attached.
On rating, the 1243SHX holds 4.6 stars, tying the Kershaw 1259X and the Rapala RSB4 for the second-best score in this set behind the 4.7-star Rapala BPFNF7SH1 and BPFNF9SH1. But its review count of 107 is by far the smallest sample here, a fraction of the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500, and the bought-last-month figure sits at 0+, the same as several other slower-moving models in this comparison. A strong rating on a thin sample is worth weighing against the far larger track records of the alternatives.
Pros
- Combines a fillet blade with a spoon tool, a feature not found on any other knife in this comparison
- 4.6-star rating ties the Kershaw 1259X and the Rapala RSB4 for the second-best score in this set
- Lightweight build at about 0.1 kilograms
- Priced at $27.89, below the $34.99 and higher Rapala models with sharpeners or cases
- Listed as in stock at time of writing
Cons
- 107 reviews is by far the smallest sample in this comparison, a fraction of the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500
- 0+ bought last month shows the same low recent demand as the Rapala BPFNF7SH1 and BP136SH
- Length is listed at 14.5 inches alongside a separate 7 inch size figure, worth confirming before buying
- Plastic handle material rather than the wood or co-polymer grips on other knives in the comparison
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Length | 14.5 Inches |
| Size | 7" |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Fillet with Spoon |
Performance notes
A listed weight of about 0.1 kilograms makes the 1243SHX one of the lighter tools in this comparison, and the plastic handle keeps that weight down further compared to the birch wood or co-polymer grips on other models here. The spoon attachment is the defining feature, giving the tool a second function beyond cutting, though the listing's length figures are worth reading carefully: 14.5 inches is recorded separately from a 7 inch size field, which likely reflects the difference between the blade itself and the combined tool's overall reach with the spoon extended. Stainless steel is listed as the color rather than the handle material, so the plastic body carries a metallic finish. At $27.89, it sits between the cheaper Rapala options and the pricier BPFNF7SH1 and PGEF1 models in this set.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star rating ties the 1243SHX with the Kershaw 1259X and the Rapala RSB4 for the second-highest score in this comparison, which on its face looks strong. The catch is sample size: 107 reviews is a small fraction of the 1,500 behind the Kershaw 1259X's rating or the 1,900 behind the Rapala HDEFAC's, so the average carries less statistical weight. The 0+ bought last month places it alongside the slowest-moving models in this set, the Rapala BPFNF7SH1 and BP136SH. Together, the pattern reads as a well-liked but still thinly reviewed product without the purchase momentum of its more established rivals.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Kershaw 1243SHX different from other fillet knives here?
It combines a fillet blade with a spoon tool, a feature none of the Rapala models or the Kershaw 1259X list. That combination is the main thing separating it from the rest of this comparison group, alongside its 4.6-star rating across 107 reviews.
Is a 107-review count reliable for this rating?
It is a smaller sample than most alternatives here, such as the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500 or the Rapala HDEFAC's 1,900. The 4.6-star average is still a positive signal, but buyers who want a rating backed by a larger track record may prefer one of those better-reviewed options.
Why do the length and size figures look inconsistent?
The listing shows a 14.5 inch length alongside a separate 7 inch size field. That gap likely separates the blade length from the tool's total reach with the spoon attached, but it is worth confirming against the product photos before purchase.