CUDA 18832 Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The CUDA 18832 is a $21.39 fillet knife with a 9 inch blade weighing just 2.24 ounces, the lightest spec of any fillet knife in this comparison. Its 4.3 star rating across 202 reviews is the lowest average here, though still a solid score, making it a budget friendly, lightweight pick rather than the top rated option.
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Anglers who want the lightest fillet knife in this comparison, at 2.24 ounces, paired with a full 9 inch blade, for long sessions cleaning multiple fish where hand fatigue from a heavier knife becomes a factor.
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Skip it if you want the highest rated fillet knife in this set, since its 4.3 stars across 202 reviews is the lowest average compared here, and if a heavier, sturdier feel matters more to you than light weight.
- Material Synthetic
- Weight 2.24 ounces
- Length 9 Inches
- Size 9"
- Color Blue
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 34% below the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 202 owner ratings
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Popularity1.7/5
202 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 long day of cleaning multiple fish adds up in hand fatigue, and blade weight is often the difference between a comfortable session and a sore grip by the last fish. The CUDA 18832 pairs a full 9 inch blade with a synthetic build weighing just 2.24 ounces, the lightest weight spec of any fillet knife covered on this page, in a blue finish.
At $21.39 it costs slightly more than the Kershaw 1259X ($20.51) and the Rapala BP136SH ($17.5), but less than the Kershaw 1247X ($25.71), 1249X ($28.46), and 1242GEX ($44.76). Both the 18832 and the 1259X share a 9 inch blade length, but the 18832's 2.24 ounce weight is a fraction of the 1259X's 3.5 ounces, a meaningful difference for anglers who notice blade heft.
A 4.3 star rating across 202 reviews is the lowest average among the fillet knives in this comparison, sitting below the 4.4 to 4.7 range of the other models, though the review count of 202 is in a similar range to the Kershaw 1247X's 200 and the 1242GEX's 203. Bought last month is listed at 0+, matching most of the fillet knives here aside from the Rapala 126SP and Kershaw 1259X.
Pros
- 2.24 ounce weight is the lightest of any fillet knife in this comparison
- Full 9 inch blade despite the low weight
- Priced at $21.39, well under the $44.76 Kershaw 1242GEX
- 202 reviews is a comparable sample size to the Kershaw 1247X and 1242GEX
- Listed as In Stock at time of writing
Cons
- 4.3 star rating is the lowest average among the fillet knives compared here
- Bought last month is listed at 0+, versus 100+ for the Rapala 126SP
- Costs more than the Rapala 126SP ($10.49) and Rapala BP136SH ($17.5)
- Lighter synthetic build may feel less substantial than the steel or stainless models here
Specifications
| Material | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.24 ounces |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Size | 9" |
| Color | Blue |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
At 2.24 ounces the CUDA 18832 is noticeably lighter than the 3.5 ounce Kershaw 1259X and 1242GEX, even though all three share a similar 9 inch blade length. Less weight in the hand can reduce fatigue over a long stretch of cleaning multiple fish, since a lighter knife takes less muscular effort to control through repeated strokes. The synthetic build and blue finish are a different material choice than the steel of the 1249X or the stainless steel of the 1242GEX, and lighter synthetic knives generally trade some perceived sturdiness for reduced heft. The 9 inch blade length matches the Kershaw 1259X, so reach and coverage per stroke should be similar between the two, with weight as the main differentiator. For anglers prioritizing a light, easy to maneuver blade over a heavier, more substantial feel, the spec sheet favors the 18832 over the steel and stainless options in this set.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star rating across 202 reviews is the lowest average in this comparison, trailing the 4.4 to 4.7 range of the other fillet knives, though the gap is modest and the review count of 202 is roughly comparable to the Kershaw 1247X's 200 and the Kershaw 1242GEX's 203. That combination, a slightly lower rating on a similarly sized review base, suggests a knife with a decent but less consistently praised track record than its Kershaw counterparts. Bought last month is listed at 0+, the same figure shown for most fillet knives in this set aside from the Rapala 126SP's 100+ and the Kershaw 1259X's 50+, indicating current purchase activity in line with the majority of the comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the CUDA 18832 compare on weight to other fillet knives?
At 2.24 ounces it is the lightest fillet knife in this comparison, well under the 3.5 ounce weight of the Kershaw 1259X and 1242GEX, even though those two share the same 9 inch blade length. Anglers who fillet many fish in one session may notice less hand fatigue with the lighter build.
Is the 4.3 star rating a concern?
It is the lowest average among the fillet knives compared here, though the difference from the 4.4 to 4.7 range of the others is small, and the 202 review count is a solid sample size similar to the Kershaw 1247X and 1242GEX. It is still a positive rating overall, just not the top of this set.
How does the price compare to the Kershaw fillet knives?
At $21.39 the CUDA 18832 costs less than the Kershaw 1247X ($25.71), 1249X ($28.46), and 1242GEX ($44.76), while costing slightly more than the Kershaw 1259X ($20.51). It is one of the more affordable options in this comparison while still offering a full 9 inch blade.