Dalstrong Fillet Knife - 7 inch - Scorpion Series - Review
Our verdict
The Dalstrong Scorpion Series Fillet Knife costs $229.00, over ten times the price of the $17.50 to $20.51 knives it's compared against here, and its 4.6 star average across 193 reviews shows buyers who do choose it are satisfied, even though its 0+ bought last month figure trails the busier budget options.
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Serious anglers or home cooks who want a premium Japanese steel fillet knife and are willing to pay $229.00 for a 4.6 star rated blade, treating it as a long term investment rather than a disposable tackle bag tool.
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Skip it if your budget tops out anywhere near the $10.49 to $20.51 range covered by the Rapala and Kershaw knives here, or if you want a fillet knife with a longer sales history, since it shows 0+ bought last month and only 193 reviews.
- Material Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel
- Length 7 Inches
- Size 7"
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 611% above the category median ($32.23 across 74 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 193 owner ratings
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Popularity1.4/5
193 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
Paying $229.00 for a fillet knife is a different conversation than picking one up for $20 or less, and the Dalstrong Scorpion Series is built to justify that jump with Japanese V12 Ultra Steel rather than the stainless or co-polymer construction found on cheaper models. At 7 inches, its blade length matches the 7 inch size also offered on the KastKing 110VFKOR, though the steel and the price place it in an entirely different tier.
The knife weighs in as a single 1 count piece with a black finish, and the Japanese V12 Ultra Steel spec is the standout detail among every fillet knife referenced here, the others use plain stainless, co-polymer or thermoplastic materials instead. That steel is the whole basis for the price gap, since a $229.00 knife needs a material story to explain costing more than ten Rapala 126SP knives combined.
At 193 reviews and a 4.6 star average, it ties the Opinel 002558 and the Kershaw 1259X for the top rating in this set, but its review count is far smaller than the Kershaw's 1,500, which makes sense for a knife at this price point sold to a narrower buyer pool. Its 0+ bought last month figure matches the Rapala BP136SH and trails every other knife compared here, reflecting the smaller, slower moving market for a premium priced fillet knife.
Pros
- Japanese V12 Ultra Steel construction, the only knife in this comparison using that material
- 4.6 star average across 193 reviews, tied for the highest rating in this fillet knife set
- 7 inch blade size matches the length offered on the KastKing 110VFKOR for versatile use
- Black finish and single 1 count packaging for a dedicated premium blade
- In stock and ready to ship at the listed $229.00 price
Cons
- At $229.00 it costs more than ten times the $10.49 to $20.51 range of the other fillet knives here
- 193 reviews is a fraction of the Kershaw 1259X's 1,500
- 0+ bought last month matches the slowest selling knife in this comparison
- No stated sheath or included accessories in the listed specs
- Price puts it well outside the budget most anglers set aside for a single fillet knife
Specifications
| Material | Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 Inches |
| Size | 7" |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
Japanese V12 Ultra Steel is the headline spec on the Scorpion Series, and it is a different category of material from the plain stainless, co-polymer or thermoplastic builds on every other knife in this comparison. Premium Japanese steels are generally chosen for how well they hold an edge, which matters on a fillet knife because a duller blade means more pressure and less control when working through skin and bone. At 7 inches, the blade size sits in the middle of the range covered here, shorter than the Kershaw 1259X's 9 inches but longer than the Rapala 126SP's 6 inches, so it splits the difference between control on smaller fish and reach on larger ones. Shipped as a single 1 count piece in black, it reads as a standalone premium tool rather than part of a multi knife kit.
What buyers say
The Scorpion Series shares the top 4.6 star average in this comparison with the Opinel 002558 and Kershaw 1259X, but it does so across only 193 reviews, a much smaller sample than the Kershaw's 1,500. That is typical for a knife priced at $229.00, since fewer buyers are shopping in that range to begin with, and each one who does tends to already be invested in premium kitchen or fishing gear. Its 0+ bought last month figure matches the slowest moving knife in this set, the Rapala BP136SH, which suggests recent purchase activity is thin, though thin volume at a high price point is expected rather than a red flag on its own. The high rating with a small, steady base reads as a niche product doing well within its niche.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Dalstrong Scorpion Series Fillet Knife worth $229.00?
It depends on your budget and priorities. At 4.6 stars across 193 reviews, buyers who own it rate it as highly as the top rated knives in this comparison, but the price is over ten times the $10.49 to $20.51 range of the other fillet knives here, so it suits buyers prioritizing premium steel over cost.
What steel is the Dalstrong Scorpion Series Fillet Knife made from?
It uses Japanese V12 Ultra Steel, the only material of its kind among the fillet knives referenced in this comparison. The other knives here use plain stainless, co-polymer or thermoplastic builds, so the steel choice is the main factor separating this $229.00 knife from cheaper options.
Why does the Dalstrong Scorpion Series show 0+ bought last month?
A 0+ figure means recent purchase volume was low in the tracked period, which is common for a premium priced knife with a smaller buyer pool. It matches the Rapala BP136SH's figure and sits below the 50+ to 500+ seen on the Kershaw and KastKing knives, reflecting a narrower, slower moving market at this price.