HOSHANHO HSHPCS-2023-022 Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
At $49.97, the HOSHANHO HSHPCS-2023-022 is the priciest single blade in this lineup, but it backs that up with a damascus super steel build, a 7 inch blade, and a 4.6 star rating across 367 reviews, though its 50+ bought last month ties the Kershaw 1259X rather than leading it.
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Anglers who want a damascus steel blade and are willing to pay a premium for it, at 8 ounces and 7 inches of cutting edge, backed by a 4.6 star rating across a meaningful 367 review sample.
Skip if
Skip it if $49.97 is too steep for a single fillet knife, since the Rapala 126SP costs $10.49 and the Kershaw 1259X $20.51, or if you want a lighter blade than this one's 8 ounces.
- Material damascus super steel
- Weight 8 ounces
- Length 12.5 Inches
- Size 7"
- Color Silver
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 55% above the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 367 owner ratings
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Popularity2.8/5
367 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
Damascus steel carries a reputation among knife buyers for a distinctive layered pattern and strong edge retention, and the HOSHANHO HSHPCS-2023-022 leads with that material at a $49.97 price, more than double the Kershaw 1259X's $20.51 and nearly five times the Rapala 126SP's $10.49.
The listing shows a 7 inch blade size with a 12.5 inch overall length, which points to a longer handle than the blade-only measurements used for the Rapala 126SP's 6 inches or the Kershaw 1259X's 9 inches. At 8 ounces, it is also noticeably heavier than the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces and the Kershaw 1259X's 3.5 ounces, a difference worth factoring in for anyone filleting for extended stretches.
Review numbers back up the premium positioning to a point: a 4.6 star average across 367 reviews matches the Kershaw 1259X's rating, though on a smaller sample than that knife's 1,500 reviews. Bought last month sits at 50+, tying the Kershaw 1259X and ahead of the Rapala BP136SH's 0+, but behind the Rapala 126SP's 100+, suggesting solid but not exceptional recent demand for a knife at this price.
Pros
- Damascus super steel construction is a premium material not used by any other knife in this comparison
- 4.6 star rating across 367 reviews matches the Kershaw 1259X's score
- 7 inch blade with a 12.5 inch overall length gives extra handle leverage
- 50+ bought last month ties the Kershaw 1259X's demand figure
- Silver finish and single count packaging keep the focus on one dedicated blade
Cons
- At $49.97, it costs more than double the Kershaw 1259X's $20.51
- 8 ounce weight is noticeably heavier than the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces or Kershaw 1259X's 3.5 ounces
- 367 reviews is a smaller sample than the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500
- 50+ bought last month trails the Rapala 126SP's 100+
Specifications
| Material | damascus super steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 ounces |
| Length | 12.5 Inches |
| Size | 7" |
| Color | Silver |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | 7 Inch Fillet Knife |
Performance notes
A 7 inch blade sits between the 6 inch Rapala 126SP and the 9 inch Kershaw 1259X, but the listed 12.5 inch overall length suggests a longer handle than either of those knives, which could add leverage and control during longer cutting strokes. At 8 ounces, this knife carries more heft than the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces or the Kershaw 1259X's 3.5 ounces, a tradeoff between added durability and the extra fatigue that comes with a heavier blade over a long cleaning session.
Damascus super steel is generally chosen for its edge retention and layered construction, a different material path than the stainless steel of the Rapala 126SP or the co-polymer-handled Kershaw 1259X. That material choice, combined with the added weight and length, points to a knife built more for durability and presentation than for the lightest, quickest handling in the group.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 367 reviews places this knife in the same rating tier as the Kershaw 1259X, though on a little less than a quarter of that knife's 1,500 review sample. That is still a meaningful volume, well ahead of the Rapala BP136SH's 264 reviews and not far off the Rapala 126SP's 423. Bought last month at 50+ matches the Kershaw 1259X exactly, trailing the Rapala 126SP's 100+ but clearing the Rapala BP136SH's 0+. Taken together, the pattern suggests steady, respectable demand for a premium-priced knife rather than runaway popularity, consistent with a $49.97 price tag aimed at a smaller, more deliberate buyer.
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Frequently asked questions
What does damascus super steel mean for this knife?
It is a premium blade material listed for the HOSHANHO HSHPCS-2023-022, a different construction than the stainless steel Rapala 126SP or the co-polymer-handled Kershaw 1259X, and it is part of why this knife costs $49.97 versus $10.49 to $20.51 for those alternatives.
Why does the listing show both 7 inches and 12.5 inches?
The size field lists a 7 inch blade while the length field lists 12.5 inches overall, pointing to the blade plus handle combined, giving this knife more total length than the 6 inch Rapala 126SP or the 9 inch Kershaw 1259X blade alone.
Is this knife heavier than other fillet knives?
Yes. At 8 ounces, it is more than three times the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces and over twice the Kershaw 1259X's 3.5 ounces, which adds durability but also more weight to hold during a longer filleting session, a tradeoff worth weighing against the lighter, easier to maneuver alternatives.