BUBBA 1095704 Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The BUBBA 1095704 fillet knife sits at $99.99, cheaper than its 1095705 sibling but still well above the manual knives here, backed by a 4.6 star average across 1,800 reviews. At 4.2 pounds it is a substantially heavier knife than any other option in this lineup, a tradeoff buyers are clearly still choosing at a 100+ monthly purchase rate.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Anglers who want a well-reviewed BUBBA fillet knife without paying the full $144.94 price of the 1095705, and who don't mind extra heft in the handle in exchange for a 4.6 star track record across 1,800 reviews.
Skip if
Skip it if 4.2 pounds sounds too heavy for your hands or if you would rather spend closer to $20 on a lighter manual knife like the Kershaw 1259X or Rapala models covered in this same comparison.
- Material Stainless Steel
- Weight 4.2 Pounds
- Length 8.5 Inches
- Size 7"
- Color Red
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 210% above the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 1,800 owner ratings
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Popularity4.5/5
1,800 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
Cleaning a stringer of fish after a good day on the water is faster with a knife that doesn't fight back, and the BUBBA 1095704 is priced at $99.99 to be a step below the brand's higher end 1095705 model while still carrying the BUBBA name.
The blade is stainless steel and the whole knife weighs 4.2 pounds, noticeably heavier than the ounce-range manual knives from Rapala and Kershaw covered in this same set. Amazon lists an 8.5 inch length figure alongside a 7 inch size figure and a single count package, with the listed feature set covering knife and blades. It comes in red, matching the color scheme of its sibling BUBBA model.
At $99.99 the 1095704 undercuts the $144.94 BUBBA 1095705 by nearly a third while still landing well above the sub-$21 manual knives in this lineup. Its 4.6 star average across 1,800 reviews trails the 1095705's 4.7 stars over 6,300 reviews, but 100+ units bought in the last month shows it still moves at a steady clip. For buyers who want the BUBBA name without the top price tag, this model is the middle option in the family.
Pros
- 4.6 star average holds up across a substantial 1,800 review base
- Stainless steel blade resists corrosion from repeated contact with fish and rinse water
- 100+ units bought in the last month shows consistent ongoing demand
- Priced at $99.99, nearly a third cheaper than the BUBBA 1095705 at $144.94
- 8.5 inch length gives more reach than the shorter manual knives in this comparison
- Ships as a ready to use 1 count package
Cons
- At 4.2 pounds it is far heavier than any manual fillet knife in this lineup
- Still costs roughly 5 to 9 times more than the Rapala and Kershaw manual options
- Its 1,800 review count and 4.6 star average trail the sibling 1095705 model's numbers
- The listed feature set of knife and blades does not clarify what additional blade components are included
Specifications
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.2 Pounds |
| Length | 8.5 Inches |
| Size | 7" |
| Color | Red |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Knife, Blades |
Performance notes
A 4.2 pound fillet knife puts more weight in the hand than the featherweight manual blades most anglers are used to, which shifts how the knife feels through a cleaning session rather than how sharp any single cut is. Stainless steel construction is the standard material for blades exposed to fish slime and saltwater rinse repeatedly, since it resists pitting better than carbon steel over time. The 8.5 inch length listed here gives more reach than the 6 to 9 inch manual knives in this comparison, which can help on larger fish where a single long stroke matters. The red color and 7 inch size figure round out a spec sheet built around durability and visibility rather than minimal weight, which lines up with a knife aimed at frequent, repeated use rather than occasional light cleaning.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 1,800 reviews is a solid, well-established pattern, even if it sits just under the 4.7 stars the pricier BUBBA 1095705 holds across a much larger 6,300 review base. The 100+ bought in the last month figure is steady but noticeably lower than the 300+ monthly rate of its sibling model, suggesting the 1095704 is a reliable but secondary seller within the BUBBA lineup rather than the top pick. For a $99.99 knife, maintaining a rating above 4.5 stars across nearly two thousand reviews points to consistent satisfaction, though the gap in both rating and purchase volume compared to the 1095705 suggests some buyers are willing to pay more for the top model instead.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the BUBBA 1095704 compare to the BUBBA 1095705?
The 1095704 costs $99.99 versus $144.94 for the 1095705, and carries a 4.6 star rating across 1,800 reviews compared to 4.7 stars across 6,300 reviews for the pricier model. The 1095705 also sees more monthly purchases at 300+ versus 100+.
What is the BUBBA 1095704 fillet knife made of?
The blade is stainless steel, a material choice suited to repeated contact with fish and rinse water since it resists corrosion better than carbon steel over time. That construction sits inside a 4.2 pound knife priced at $99.99, part of why it costs more than the lighter manual knives in this comparison.
How heavy is the BUBBA 1095704?
It weighs 4.2 pounds, considerably heavier than the manual fillet knives in this comparison, which range from a couple ounces to a few pounds. That extra weight sits in the handle rather than the blade itself, and it costs $99.99, well above the sub-$21 manual options covered alongside it.