HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet Knife leads this comparison at $35.99, backed by a 4.7 star rating across 3,900 reviews, the largest review count here, and 3,000+ bought last month, a demand figure no other fillet knife in this lineup comes close to matching.
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Anglers who want the most proven fillet knife in this lineup by sheer numbers, with a 7 inch blade sized for mid-size to larger fish and a review count and purchase volume far ahead of the Rapala and Kershaw alternatives.
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Skip it if you want the cheapest option, since the Rapala 126SP costs $10.49 and the Rapala BP136SH $17.50, both well under this knife's $35.99, or if you need documented weight and material specs, which are not listed here.
- Priced 12% above the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 3,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.9/5
3,900 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
When shopping for a fillet knife, review count is one of the clearest signals of how a product holds up across thousands of different hands, and the HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet Knife has more of that signal than anything else in this lineup. At 3,900 reviews and a 4.7 star average, it is rated higher and reviewed far more than the Rapala 126SP (4.5 stars, 423 reviews), the Rapala BP136SH (4.4 stars, 264 reviews), or the Kershaw 1259X (4.6 stars, 1,500 reviews).
Beyond the 7 inch blade length built into its name, the listing does not publish additional material, weight, or handle specs, which makes it harder to compare construction details directly against the Kershaw 1259X's co-polymer handle or the Rapala 126SP's stainless steel build. What is clear is the price, at $35.99, sitting between the Rapala BP136SH's $17.50 and well above the Kershaw 1259X's $20.51.
The number that separates this knife from the rest of the field is demand. At 3,000+ bought last month, it is buying at a rate the Rapala 126SP (100+), the Rapala BP136SH (0+), and the Kershaw 1259X (50+) do not approach, even combined. For anglers weighing proven popularity heavily, that volume is hard to ignore.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating is the highest of any fillet knife in this comparison
- 3,900 reviews is by far the largest sample size here, more than double the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500
- 3,000+ bought last month dwarfs every other option, including the Kershaw 1259X's 50+
- 7 inch blade length sits between the shorter Rapala 126SP and the longer Kershaw 1259X
- Priced at $35.99, avoiding the extremes of the cheapest and priciest knives in this set
Cons
- No published material or weight specs, unlike the Rapala 126SP or Kershaw 1259X listings
- At $35.99, it costs more than the Rapala 126SP ($10.49) and Rapala BP136SH ($17.50)
- No sheath or feature details listed to weigh against other knives in this comparison
- Single knife purchase, not a bundled set like some FLISSA alternatives
Performance notes
A 7 inch blade sits in a middle ground for fillet work, longer than the 6 inch Rapala 126SP, but shorter than the 9 inch Kershaw 1259X. That length generally suits mid-size to larger freshwater fish and smaller saltwater catches without the extra reach needed for the biggest offshore species.
Without published material or weight specs, it is hard to say how the handle and blade steel stack up against the Kershaw 1259X's co-polymer grip or the Rapala 126SP's stainless steel construction. What the numbers do confirm is scale: a 4.7 star average holding steady across 3,900 reviews is a large enough sample that the rating is unlikely to be a fluke, and 3,000+ recent purchases point to consistent, ongoing demand rather than a one-time spike.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star rating across 3,900 reviews is the strongest combination of score and sample size in this entire comparison, beating the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars over 1,500 reviews and dwarfing the Rapala 126SP's 423 and the Rapala BP136SH's 264. Review volume at this scale makes the rating harder to dismiss as a small early sample. Layered on top of that, 3,000+ bought last month is a demand figure none of the other fillet knives here come close to, suggesting this is currently the most popular fillet knife of the group by a wide margin, not just the highest rated one.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet Knife the most popular option here?
Yes, by a wide margin. It shows 3,000+ bought last month and 3,900 reviews, both the highest figures in this comparison, well ahead of the Kershaw 1259X's 50+ purchases and 1,500 reviews, and far beyond the Rapala 126SP's 100+ purchases and the Rapala BP136SH's 264 reviews.
What size fish is the 7 inch blade suited for?
At 7 inches, the blade falls between the 6 inch Rapala 126SP and the 9 inch Kershaw 1259X, making it a reasonable fit for mid-size to larger freshwater fish and smaller saltwater catches, without the extra reach a longer blade offers on the biggest offshore species.
Are there detailed specs like weight or material listed?
No. Unlike the Rapala 126SP (2.4 ounces, stainless steel) or the Kershaw 1259X (3.5 ounces, co-polymer), this listing does not publish a weight or material breakdown beyond the 7 inch blade length, so buyers relying on construction details will need to judge mostly by the rating and review volume.