Made For The Outdoors (2017) Episode 6: Rapala Filet Knife

[@lloydwilliams7314]

Received the 4" Lordy..73,4.. from a dear friend.. I have the blade the handle cracked over the ,my next project is to repair and replace the same.. especially after seeing this.. thanks to both for the quality you have given me..

[@IMBrute-ir7gz]

This video brought a smile and great memories! My first job out of high school was a deckhand on a commercial fishing boat in 1969. That's when I got my Rapala fillet knife with a 9" blade. After watching this video, I went to the kitchen and brought that very same knife over to my desk. The wooden handle is dried, cracked, and weathered. The company inscriptions on the handle, blade, and sheath are almost illegible. The leather sheath is really showing its age, although the stitching is still intact. The blade, however, readily takes a razor edge and is still filleting fish, especially since I'm now retired in Florida and fish nearly every day! I sorta wish the video showed how the sheaths were made.

[@nobody46820]

My grandfather, my father, and myself all ownwd these knives. Love them!

[@chrisbaker911]

*Awesome product! Great quality feel **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s light yet extremely sturdy and well built. Will definitely recommend. Already placing a second order!*

[@antiquerocker1085]

I've been fishing since I could walk. I got my first Rapala knife when I was 8 years old. (4") I'm 60 now. Still got it. It's worn down but it's still my favorite. Best kitchen knife on the planet. The sheath is now bark brown. That's how you can tell the newbies from the old dogs. I've now got a half dozen of different sizes of different vintage. Gave everyone in my family their own knife so they wouldn't use mine. I even carved notches in the handle so I could tell which one was mine. My grandkids all have one. I'll pass mine down to the next generations. God bless.

[@jerrynewberry2823]

Over the years, owned ten at least myself. Gave them as gifts to fishermen, hunters, and cooks. Everyone loved em'.

[@stetkal]

I was lucky to have bought one of these 20 years ago. Four years ago I used it to skin a pig. Thank you for a great product and documentary.

[@braunshock6112]

I've had mine 20 years and it's still going strong, even though it looks battered and the pommel has fallen off, it still holds a good edge.

[@lawsonhollenbaugh3626]

I HAVE BOUGHT AND USED THESE BEAUTIFUL KNIFES MY LIFETIME ❤️, QUALITY, PRODUCT FOR FILLETING MY FISH, THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUALITY AND PRIDE YOU ALL DO FOR FISHERMAN AROUND THE ENTIRE WORLD..! 😎👍🇺🇸

[@henrycisneros9080]

Great video, now I really understand the work that goes into their knives. Thank you.

[@razmoe2000]

Still have my first one.40 yrs and my most beloved knife.

[@dfsdfjoidfnni1175]

Excellent product fillet knife. I use it often to remove skin from Salmon. The safety cover is approximate as it is very sharp.

[@steinderbush]

Great knifes !!

[@martijnblokzijl1350]

Thanks, now I need one

[@fredthegamerschrarder7716]

Dang this is a cool video this channel should have way more subs and views.

[@madefortheoutdoors5987]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pistolpaulie4871]

Wow! I got a few of this filet knives. It’s amazing how they’re made and for great price! I

[@greggdsciotto8952]

Well done! I'll be purchasing one soon.

[@tdotson66]

Outstanding video. Thanks for posting 👍👍

[@valkushnir2523]

Thanks for the video and thank you finnish people for excellent knives , I own a couple of rapalas. Greetings from Northern California!

[@user-to6fk3cl2b]

Are there any fires in California now ?

[@sercipapa]

I have a Martinii fillet knife, and i love it so!

[@country3608]

That is so incredibly interesting

[@nomerc3608]

Take pride in your work! Do it as designed and when possible do it like it is for yourself! I have owned several companies before I was forced to retire from my service connected injuries while I was serving in the United States Navy. Word of mouth will make you or it will break you!

[@rickrick2049]

Wow , their is still some craftsmanship in the world.

[@banjopete]

rick rick , still spelling too!.....There.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Marttiini makes wonderful knives!

[@stanlindert6332]

I love the little one. I’ve carved up thousands of panfish.

[@maxi-xp7fq]

me encantan los cuchillos que tienen historia,tradición y calidad.si dios quiere algun dia podre tener un buen cuchillo de estos,vivo en la patagonia cordillerana argentina,buena pesca,salmon y truchas,fabrico mis propios cuchillos.y admiro los cuchillos cuando son de buena estirpe,saludos muy lindo el vídeo,gracias

[@robertolazo7047]

www.amazon.com/Rapala-Fillet-Single-Sharpener-Sheath/dp/B001NXC89E/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1S8HBBJJYVYTT&keywords=rapala%2Bfillet%2Bknife&qid=1560740485&s=gateway&sprefix=rapala%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

[@57WillysCJ]

Good video. The knife blades being polished then dipped through me off for a bit. No blade groove on fillet knife. I think Marttiini knives are as good as Mora. It might make some of my Swedish ancestors mad but it is true.

[@bellazuniga993]

Nice presentation. Have a pair in kitchen that has travelled many miles. Filleted many species and when not fishing they made great steak knives on table. They are 53 years old with only an added coat of spar varnish and Spiderco ceramics for the edges.

[@keithsage7258]

I got mine at Canada Tire. A long time ago.

[@timndel]

Still had my first Rapala fillet knife after 20 years of marriage, and two children off to college. Sadly, someone must've mistakenly taken it home with them, and I now have to purchase another. Because if you fish, you need a fillet knife, and there's only one that can call itself a Rapala.

[@KodiakKen]

I still have one that I got for Christmas a looong time ago. I'm guessing 1967. If I remember correctly, when I got mine they only came in the 6 inch length. No telling how many fish I have filleted with that knife. A bunch, that's for sure.

[@granthopper4132]

Just read packet in Canadian Tire, this exact model is now made in Estonia, and the deluxe one with laminated grip and black blade is made is China. I will buy a vintage one instead thank you.

[@wis1024]

No they are still made in Finland

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

Maybe they outsourced some of the production. Nothing wrong with Estonia tho. Its 100km south of Finland.

[@markmaendel5889]

A link on how to order the one with the rare handle would be nice

[@joesanders6898]

I would like to see how Old Town Canoe makes their Saranac 146.

[@sixty2jeff]

I lost one cause it didn’t float. I have been more careful since.

[@antrax4429]

Just bught mine, so im going to use it this weekend 👍

[@stilltlrforlife]

I have at least a half-dozen or more of theese, the edge retention is not very good at all but easy to sharpen

[@derekcollins1972]

Love those knives

[@kukuri007]

The last time I looked on the package it said made in Estonia.

[@joseacanino2241]

Me encantan los cuchillos y más los de casa y pesca acá en Puerto Rico no los e visto se ven preciosos que pena que no lo puedo costear me haría bien feliz tener uno.

[@robertolazo7047]

Estan disponibles en Amazon.

[@robertolazo7047]

www.amazon.com/Rapala-Fillet-Single-Sharpener-Sheath/dp/B001NXC89E/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1S8HBBJJYVYTT&keywords=rapala%2Bfillet%2Bknife&qid=1560740485&s=gateway&sprefix=rapala%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

[@M4Unknown007]

K bought me a one from tha local wally wotld and it wasnt sharp endough to cut you. But i fixed thar chared the hsndle now it looks like a completely differnt knife and will shave you over all very good quality blade just sharpen it

[@thelastjohnwayne]

If I could only own 1 knife, it would be a filet knife.

[@broken1965]

I have 4 of them 3 different lengths all 50+ yrs

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

great knives but the price is crazy for what it is

[@michaelstone1047]

My car was broken into earlier this year and they stole my Rapala knife.

[@simongilchrist3329]

Omfg, there are 2 c’s in ‘arctic’!

[@kraftzion]

Rapala missed a trick on these knives. I have used Marttiini Finland fillet knives my whole life. I bought a Rapala and it did not perform as well. Upon inspection the Rapala is flat ground, the Marttiini is convex. Reground the Rapala to convex and all is well. Maybe the grind is easier to maintain for the average Joe and they wouldn't know the difference unless they had used one of the original knives.

[@everready19373]

Where can I get a replacement handle for a 8" knife? That's 8" OAL not blade length.

[@dimmacommunication]

How are the blades ? They look beautiful , but I prefer performance over looks.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

They perform well. They hold a reasonable good edge and are easy to sharpen. The wooden handle filets are about 20 euros depending on the length but you can get the plastic molded ones under 10 euros.

[@riobravomultimedia4104]

At the 7:00 min mark those are NOT filet knives...

[@muddywaters1934]

Where can you buy the ones made in Finland? All I can find on line are made in China...

[@jd291]

Wal mart

[@donaldhofman296]

I use mine for everthing! Butchering deer, elk, fish!

[@wis1024]

What length blade do you use. I find the 4" great for small game, never tried it on a deer though

[@adriannugent2058]

I am in Jamaica how can I get one to buy

[@adriannugent2058]

I would like to get one please

[@chloehennessey6813]

They’re okay knifes. I try to buy American made gear whenever possible. Sitka Gear for my outer wear, Benchmade for blades, RMJ for my axe, Keen for my boots.

[@williamdougie6213]

You're cute

[@brentonburbank4320]

Why dose he say Rapala wrong

[@nikanaughty]

Could jave done a 10 min video

[@jeffstanley4593]

Over 100 per day, 4:05 Is that supposed to be impressive?

[@Hoaxer51]

100 knives a day everyday since 1924 (I thought that’s what they said), almost 3 1/2 million knives. Mine are used to filet perch, walleye, and bluegill in northern Ohio!

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

Yes because they are made by hand and hands on machines instead of robots with no quality control

[@electronpusher604]

Gloves on at 18:00 is a terrible idea.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

...great knife, terrible sheath...knife always falls out...nearly drove the blade thru my hand when inserting the blade back into the soft leather sheath...

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

@Larry Bulthouse ..pay attention to EXACTLY WHAT, Mr.Butthouse???...their soft, flimsy leather sheaths ARE TOTAL CRAP AND DANGEROUS. AND YOU ALL KNOW THAT. TAKE IT FROM A FINNLANDER.

[@williamdougie6213]

Sounds like you need parental supervision

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

@@williamdougie6213 ...sorry fella...the sheath get SOFT in any sort of wet environment...the tip is very sharp...you are very dull...no need for you to be an asshole about this criticism now...

[@tomobrien6983]

I think you made a goof regarding the Bombing.....Likely the Russians...not the Germans... the Germans were allied with the Finns against the Russians...during the late 1930's the finns were at war with the Russians....known as the winter war

[@topinet1]

Tom O'Brien After winter war there was another sequence of war against Russia, so called Continuance war which ended late 1944. As part of that peace treaty with Russians, Finland had obligation to drive Germans out of Finnish soil. So this is exactly like the video told, this last part of war to drive Germans out was called Lapland war. As a matter of fact, Finland never had official written/lawful alliance pact with Germans - though we received arms from Germans and let them pass via Finland to attack Murmansk - around 40 000 German soldiers passed northern Finland. This happened when Germans as launched operation Barbarossa and planned to take also northern front via Norway and Finland and seize valuable ore mines in Murmansk and northern Russia. But there was tight military co-operation with Germans, especially when Barbarossa was launched and Finland started its own war for greater Finland. Germans were even called brothers-in-arms, but there was no joined chain-of-command.

[@operationmickeymouseharold6780]

Not wrapala dimwits . The "a" sounds the same all the way through .

[@mattriffle8860]

These knives are junk now. The finish doesn’t hold up and the sheath is a joke. Make a quality product and charge what it’s worth. There are plenty of cheap options available.

[@theintruder77]

You are probably looking at the ones you get from Walmart, Ace Hardware etc. They are likely made in China or Asia somewhere. If you get the real McCoy from Finland it will last you forever and a day. Mine is 50 years young in July this year and still can shave my beard cleanly. Holds its edge for a long time in use. I use it for so many things. Fileting fish, cutting up moose, dear, elk, and beef, pork and chicken. Do not need to sharpen it very often. Do not buy the cheap Asian copies.

[@yamahajapan5351]

Not great knives….

[@marshallcollins8634]

From what I saw the ONLYthing a human did was push then through the table saw and load them into other machines/robots. The only action that you could mistake as craftsmanship was looking at the burly birch to determine what to cut. What craftsmanship I saw was on OTHER knives NOT the felet knives.Maby this guy saw another video. They are nice knives but to try passing them off as something other than a mass produced knife is like telling a chick that your d**k is 14" after showing her your 7" of junk.😂😂

[@Hoaxer51]

Marshall Collins, blondes are usually impressed when you tell them it’s 14”, none of them carry a ruler!

[@basemandog]

Garbage knives, they don't hold an edge. Not made in America to boot

[@nickhetzer2744]

they hold an verry good edge

[@basemandog]

No, they don’t....

[@nickhetzer2744]

@@basemandog mine hold an edge for over 100trouts with some stropping between

[@hemidart7]

what ever yankee never had any problems with mine

[@basemandog]

hillbilly bmx Name calling people you don’t know is cute. Grew up on a 330 acre Oklahoma ranch and noodled catfish since I was a kid. Get yourself an Anza filet knife and compare. These knives don’t hold an edge on larger fish.

[@olliranto6330]

Very low price, very garbage steel, very garbage knife ;).