CUDA 18124 Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The CUDA 18124 fillet knife lists at $18.97 and holds a solid 4.5 star rating, but that score comes from only 194 reviews and 0+ bought last month, the lowest recent demand of any fillet knife in this comparison, which makes it a harder pick to recommend with confidence.
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Buyers who want a mid-priced fillet knife at $18.97 and are comfortable relying on a 4.5 star average from a smaller review pool of 194, rather than the larger, more heavily reviewed alternatives in this comparison.
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Skip this one if recent sales activity matters to you, since it shows 0+ bought last month while the Rapala 126SP shows 100+ and the BUBBA and Kershaw models show 50+ or better.
- Priced 41% below the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 194 owner ratings
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Popularity1.5/5
194 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
Picking a fillet knife off a shelf usually comes down to price and rating at first glance, and the CUDA 18124 checks both boxes reasonably well. At $18.97 it sits in the middle of this comparison, above the Rapala 126SP's $10.49 and below the BUBBA BB1-9TF's $59.95. Its 4.5 star rating puts it in the same range as the Rapala 126SP's 4.5 stars and just behind the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars.
The gap shows up in review volume and recent demand. The CUDA 18124's rating rests on 194 reviews, the smallest sample in this group, compared to 1,500 for the Kershaw 1259X and 1,700 for the BUBBA BB1-9TF. Bought last month is listed at 0+, the lowest figure among the fillet knives compared here, while the Rapala 126SP shows 100+ and the BUBBA BB1-9TF shows 200+.
None of that means the CUDA 18124 is a poor knife, since a 4.5 star average is still a positive signal. But with a smaller review base and no recent purchase activity reported, buyers have less recent evidence to lean on than they would with the higher-volume alternatives in this comparison.
Pros
- 4.5 star rating, matching the Rapala 126SP and only 0.1 stars behind the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6
- Priced at $18.97, far below the BUBBA BB1-9TF's $59.95 for buyers on a tighter budget
- 194 reviews is enough volume to move past a handful of early ratings
- Listed as InStock and currently available to order
- Sits in the middle of this four-knife comparison on price, avoiding the premium end
Cons
- 0+ bought last month is the lowest recent demand figure among the fillet knives compared here
- 194 reviews is the smallest sample in this comparison, well behind the 1,500 to 1,700 range of the top two alternatives
- No published specs for blade material, length, or handle construction, unlike every other knife in this comparison
- 4.5 stars trails the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars despite a similar price point
Performance notes
The CUDA 18124 does not come with published specs for blade material, length, or handle construction in the data available here, which makes it harder to judge fit for a specific use case like saltwater corrosion resistance or extended reach for larger fish. What is clear is its position on price, at $18.97 it lands close to the Rapala BP136SH's $17.50, suggesting a similar mid-tier build rather than a budget or premium tool. A 4.5 star rating in that price range is a reasonable outcome, matching the cheaper Rapala 126SP rather than exceeding it. Buyers who need specifics on blade length or handle material for a particular type of fish or fishing style will need to check the product listing directly, since that detail is not part of the facts available for this comparison.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average is a solid score on its own, equal to the Rapala 126SP and just short of the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars. The difference that stands out is volume and recency. With only 194 reviews, the CUDA 18124 has the thinnest track record in this comparison, compared to 1,500 or more for the two highest-reviewed alternatives. Bought last month sits at 0+, the lowest of any fillet knife here, while every other model in this comparison shows at least 50+ recent purchases. That pattern suggests a knife with a decent but limited history rather than one currently building momentum.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the CUDA 18124 compare on price to other fillet knives?
At $18.97 it sits close to the Rapala BP136SH's $17.50, above the budget Rapala 126SP at $10.49, and well below the BUBBA BB1-9TF's $59.95. It lands in the middle of this four-knife comparison rather than at either price extreme, positioning it as a reasonable mid-range choice for most anglers.
Is the CUDA 18124's rating reliable given its review count?
Its 4.5 star average comes from 194 reviews, a smaller sample than the 1,500 to 1,700 reviews behind the Kershaw 1259X and BUBBA BB1-9TF. The rating itself is solid, but the smaller sample size means it carries less statistical weight than the higher-volume alternatives.
Why does the listing show 0+ bought last month?
That figure reflects the most recent reported purchase activity, which was the lowest among the fillet knives compared here. It does not necessarily reflect long-term quality, since the 4.5 star rating remains solid, but it does mean less current sales momentum than competitors like the Rapala 126SP at 100+.