Dexter SG133-8EG (24902) Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The Dexter SG133-8EG is a $53.99 carbon steel fillet knife with a 4.6 star average, matching the Kershaw 1259X's rating, though its 82 review count is by far the smallest sample in this comparison. Amazon still lists 100+ bought in the last month, a solid recent demand figure despite the limited review history.
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Anglers who want a carbon steel blade instead of stainless, at a mid-range $53.99 price, and who don't mind a smaller 82 review sample as long as the 100+ monthly purchase rate signals current demand.
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- Material Carbon Steel
- Weight 4.8 Ounces
- Length 14 Inches
- Size 8"
- Color White
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 68% above the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 82 owner ratings
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Popularity0.6/5
82 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
Carbon steel has a reputation among cooks and anglers for taking an extremely sharp edge, and the Dexter SG133-8EG brings that material choice to a fillet knife priced at $53.99, right in the middle of this comparison's price range.
The knife weighs a light 4.8 ounces, closer to the featherweight Rapala knives than the pound-plus BUBBA models, and measures 8 inches in the size field against a listed 14 inch length figure, likely reflecting the knife plus handle or packaging combined. It ships in white as a single count item with no additional case or sheath listed among its features.
Its 4.6 star average matches the Kershaw 1259X and sits just behind the KastKing Spartacus, both also at 4.6 stars, but the Dexter's rating rests on only 82 reviews, far smaller than the 264 to 6,300 review counts on every other knife in this comparison. Despite that thin review base, Amazon lists 100+ units bought in the last month, matching the Kershaw 1259X's demand figure and beating the 0+ shown for both the KastKing Spartacus and the unbranded budget knife. At $53.99, the Dexter costs more than the Kershaw and Rapala options but less than either BUBBA model, positioning it as a mid-price carbon steel alternative to the stainless steel knives that dominate this lineup.
Pros
- 4.6 star average matches the Kershaw 1259X, one of the higher-rated knives in this comparison
- 100+ units bought in the last month matches the Kershaw 1259X's demand figure and beats two other knives here
- At 4.8 ounces it is among the lightest knives in this entire comparison
- Carbon steel blade offers a different material option than the stainless steel used on most alternatives here
- Priced at $53.99, below both BUBBA models while still a mid-range option overall
Cons
- Its 82 review count is the smallest sample of any knife in this comparison by a wide margin
- Carbon steel generally requires more rust prevention care than the stainless steel blades on competing knives
- No case or sheath is listed as an included feature, unlike the KastKing Spartacus or the unbranded budget knife
- The listed 14 inch length figure is hard to reconcile with the separately listed 8 inch size
Specifications
| Material | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.8 Ounces |
| Length | 14 Inches |
| Size | 8" |
| Color | White |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
Carbon steel is prized for how sharp an edge it can take and hold compared to stainless steel, which matters directly for fillet work since a sharper edge makes cleaner cuts along fish bones with less sawing. The tradeoff is that carbon steel corrodes more readily than stainless if it isn't dried and cared for between uses, a maintenance step stainless blades like the ones on the Rapala and BUBBA knives in this comparison don't require as strictly. At 4.8 ounces, the Dexter SG133-8EG is one of the lightest knives here, close to the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces, which suits anglers who want minimal hand fatigue over a long cleaning session. The 8 inch blade size sits in the middle of the range covered by this comparison, long enough for mid-size fish without the extra reach of a 9 inch blade.
What buyers say
An 82 review count is thin next to the hundreds or thousands of reviews behind every other fillet knife in this comparison, which means the 4.6 star average here carries less statistical weight than the same score would on a larger sample. Still, a 4.6 rating on even a small sample suggests early buyers are broadly satisfied rather than split. More telling is the 100+ bought in the last month figure, which matches the Kershaw 1259X and outpaces the 0+ shown for the KastKing Spartacus and the unbranded budget knife, indicating the Dexter is currently moving at a healthy pace even though its total review history hasn't caught up yet.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the Dexter SG133-8EG have so few reviews?
It shows only 82 reviews, far fewer than the hundreds or thousands behind other knives in this comparison, though its 100+ bought in the last month figure suggests current sales are healthy even if the review total is still building.
Is carbon steel better than stainless steel for a fillet knife?
Carbon steel like that used on the Dexter SG133-8EG can take a sharper edge than stainless steel, but it needs more diligent drying and care to avoid rust, unlike the stainless blades used on most other knives in this comparison.
How much does the Dexter SG133-8EG weigh?
It weighs 4.8 ounces, making it one of the lightest fillet knives in this comparison, close to the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces and far below the pound-plus BUBBA models. That light build pairs with an 8 inch blade and a $53.99 price, putting it in the middle of this lineup overall.