BasicGear BSCGRFT-KNIFE-4PC-ITEM01-ORANGE Fillet Knife Review
Our verdict
The BasicGear BSCGRFT-KNIFE-4PC-ITEM01-ORANGE set costs $29.90 for four thermoplastic polyurethane fillet knives and carries a 4.9-star rating across 51 reviews with 100+ bought last month. That per-knife cost of roughly $7.48 across four pieces, paired with the highest rating in this comparison, makes it a strong value pick for anglers who want backups on hand.
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Anglers who want multiple fillet knives on hand for a boat, camp, or dock cleaning station, and who are drawn to the highest rating in this comparison set at 4.9 stars, even with a smaller 51-review base.
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Skip it if you want a single premium blade rather than a 4-piece set, or if you weigh review count heavily. The Kershaw 1259X has 1,500 reviews and the Rapala 126SP has 423, both far more than this set's 51.
- Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
- Length 9 Inches
- Color Orange
- Pieces 4.0 Count
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.9/5
4.9 average across 51 owner ratings
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Popularity0.4/5
51 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
A day on the water rarely ends with just one fish, and having a spare blade or two in the bag matters when a knife slips or a fillet job is bigger than expected. The BasicGear BSCGRFT-KNIFE-4PC-ITEM01-ORANGE addresses that directly by shipping four 9-inch knives with thermoplastic polyurethane handles for $29.90, an orange colorway that stands out in a tackle box.
Against the single-knife competition, the math changes. The Rapala 126SP costs $10.49 for one 6-inch knife, the Rapala BP136SH runs $17.50 for one knife, and the Kershaw 1259X asks $20.51 for a single 9-inch blade. This BasicGear set works out to roughly $7.48 per knife across its four pieces, undercutting every single-knife option here on a per-blade basis while matching the Kershaw's 9-inch blade length.
The set's 4.9-star rating across 51 reviews is the highest of any product in this lineup, edging out the Kershaw's 4.6 stars, the Rapala 126SP's 4.5 stars, and the BP136SH's 4.4 stars. Its 100+ bought last month ties the Rapala 126SP's pace and beats the Kershaw's 50+ and the BP136SH's flat 0+. With fewer total reviews than the more established single knives, the rating is still forming, but its early pattern is strongly positive.
Pros
- Four 9-inch knives per set, working out to roughly $7.48 per knife at $29.90 total
- Highest rating in this comparison at 4.9 stars
- 100+ bought last month, tying the Rapala 126SP and beating the Kershaw's 50+
- Thermoplastic polyurethane handles across all four pieces
- 9-inch blade length matches the Kershaw 1259X
- Bright orange color for visibility in a tackle bag
Cons
- Only 51 total reviews, the smallest sample size of any product in this comparison
- At $29.90 it costs more upfront than any single knife here
- No listed weight, unlike the Rapala 126SP's 2.4 ounces or the Kershaw's 3.5 ounces
- Rating is based on a smaller review base than the Kershaw's 1,500 reviews
Specifications
| Material | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) |
|---|---|
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Color | Orange |
| Pieces | 4.0 Count |
Performance notes
The set's 9-inch blade length puts each knife in the same class as the Kershaw 1259X, longer than the Rapala 126SP's 6-inch blade for tasks like working through larger fillets in fewer strokes. The thermoplastic polyurethane handle material is a flexible, grippy plastic commonly used where a firmer grip is wanted in wet conditions, differing from the Kershaw's co-polymer or the Rapala's stainless build. Shipping four knives per set means a backup is on hand if one blade dulls or is misplaced mid-trip, which single-knife buys like the Rapala or Kershaw do not offer. The orange color makes the knives easier to spot in a cluttered tackle bag or on a boat deck. No stated weight is given, so buyers focused on in-hand balance will need to judge that from the product listing rather than the spec sheet alone.
What buyers say
A 4.9-star average across 51 reviews is the strongest rating pattern in this whole comparison, ahead of the Kershaw's 4.6, the Rapala 126SP's 4.5, and the BP136SH's 4.4. The review count itself is modest next to the Kershaw's 1,500 or the Rapala 126SP's 423, so the rating reflects a smaller, newer sample. What offsets that is the 100+ bought last month figure, which matches the Rapala 126SP's pace and outpaces the Kershaw's 50+ and the BP136SH's 0+. Together, a near-perfect rating and steady recent purchase volume suggest early buyers are satisfied, even though the track record has not built up the review depth of the longer-established single knives yet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many knives come in the BasicGear BSCGRFT-KNIFE-4PC-ITEM01-ORANGE set?
The set ships four 9-inch knives with thermoplastic polyurethane handles for $29.90 total, which works out to roughly $7.48 per knife. That is less per blade than any single-knife option in this comparison, including the Rapala 126SP at $10.49 for one knife.
Is the 4.9-star rating reliable with only 51 reviews?
It is the highest rating in this comparison, ahead of the Kershaw 1259X's 4.6 stars and the Rapala 126SP's 4.5 stars, but the 51-review count is far smaller than the Kershaw's 1,500 or the Rapala's 423. The pattern looks positive, though it is a newer sample.
What are the handles made of?
The listed spec is thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU, a flexible plastic that differs from the Kershaw 1259X's co-polymer handle and the Rapala 126SP's stainless steel build. The knives measure 9 inches and come in an orange color, with four pieces per $29.90 set.