Kershaw 1247X Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The Kershaw 1247X is a $25.71 fillet knife built around a narrow fillet blade in a synthetic, silver finish, listed at 0.1 kilograms with a 7.5 inch size spec. Its 4.5 star rating across 200 reviews puts it in the same rating tier as the Rapala 126SP and the Kershaw 1249X, priced between the cheapest and most expensive options in this set.
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Anglers who want a narrow fillet blade for precision cuts around bones and thin sections of fish, in a lightweight synthetic build that lists at 0.1 kilograms, a lighter feel than the steel and stainless blades in this comparison.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a wider blade for larger fillets, since the narrow profile trades cutting width for precision, and if you want the highest review volume, since 200 reviews trails the 1,500 behind the Kershaw 1259X.
- Material Synthetic
- Weight 0.1 Kilograms
- Length 12.7 Inches
- Size 7.5"
- Color Silver
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 20% below the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 200 owner ratings
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Popularity1.6/5
200 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
Some fillet jobs call for width and reach, others call for a narrow blade that can slip along a spine or around rib bones without taking extra meat with it. The Kershaw 1247X is built around a narrow fillet blade in a synthetic material with a silver finish, listed at 0.1 kilograms and a 7.5 inch size spec, a different profile than the wider blades elsewhere in this set.
At $25.71 it costs more than the Rapala 126SP ($10.49) and Rapala BP136SH ($17.5), roughly in line with the Kershaw 1259X ($20.51), and less than half the Kershaw 1242GEX ($44.76). Where the 1259X and 1242GEX both list a 9 inch blade, the 1247X's narrower, synthetic build is the outlier in this comparison rather than a straightforward size upgrade.
A 4.5 star rating across 200 reviews puts the 1247X in the same rating bracket as the Rapala 126SP and the Kershaw 1249X, though its review count sits well below the 423 behind the 126SP and far below the 1,500 behind the 1259X. Bought last month is listed at 0+, matching most of the higher priced fillet knives in this comparison.
Pros
- Narrow fillet blade designed for precision cuts around bones and thin sections
- 4.5 star rating across 200 reviews, on par with the Rapala 126SP
- Priced at $25.71, well below the $44.76 Kershaw 1242GEX
- Synthetic build listed at 0.1 kilograms
- Silver finish distinguishes it from the black and stainless finishes elsewhere in this set
- Listed as In Stock at time of writing
Cons
- Narrower blade profile means less cutting width for larger fillets
- 200 reviews trails the 423 behind the Rapala 126SP and the 1,500 behind the Kershaw 1259X
- Bought last month is listed at 0+, versus 100+ for the Rapala 126SP
- Costs more than both Rapala models in this comparison
Specifications
| Material | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Length | 12.7 Inches |
| Size | 7.5" |
| Color | Silver |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Narrow Fillet Blade |
Performance notes
A narrow fillet blade changes the cutting geometry compared to the wider blades on the Kershaw 1259X or 1242GEX. Less blade width means less resistance moving along a spine or working around rib bones, at the cost of covering less surface area per stroke on wider fillets. The synthetic build listed at 0.1 kilograms suggests a lighter overall knife than the 3.5 ounce steel and stainless blades in this set, which can matter over a long session of repeated cuts. The 7.5 inch size spec is shorter than the 9 and 9.5 inch blades on the other Kershaw models here, reinforcing that this is built for precision work rather than long sweeping cuts on large fish. The silver finish and synthetic material combination is a distinct spec profile in this comparison, separate from the black steel 1249X, the co-polymer 1259X, and the stainless 1242GEX.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 200 reviews places the 1247X alongside the Rapala 126SP's 4.5 stars, though the 126SP's rating rests on 423 reviews versus 200 here, roughly double the sample size. Compared to the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500 reviews at 4.6 stars, the 1247X's review base is a smaller slice of the overall picture, though still a meaningful count at 200. Bought last month sits at 0+, the same figure shown for the Kershaw 1249X and 1242GEX, while the Rapala 126SP shows 100+ and the Kershaw 1259X shows 50+. That pattern suggests steady but not standout current purchase activity relative to the two best selling knives in this set.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Kershaw 1247X's blade different from other fillet knives?
It is built around a narrow fillet blade rather than the wider profiles on the Kershaw 1259X or 1242GEX. The narrower shape is meant for precision work along bones and thin sections rather than covering wide surface area in a single stroke, and it comes in a synthetic build with a silver finish.
How much does the Kershaw 1247X weigh?
It is listed at 0.1 kilograms, a lighter spec than the 3.5 ounce weight listed for the Kershaw 1249X and 1242GEX. Combined with its 7.5 inch size, that makes it one of the lighter, more compact fillet knives in this comparison rather than a knife built for larger fish.
Is the Kershaw 1247X a good value at $25.71?
It sits in the middle of the pricing range for the fillet knives compared here, above both Rapala models but below the Kershaw 1242GEX. Its 4.5 star rating across 200 reviews is solid, though smaller in volume than the Rapala 126SP or Kershaw 1259X, so buyers weighing rating volume should note that gap.