BUBBA BLADE vs DEXTER 

Thanks for watching and commenting. I never thought about that technique for skinning. Thanks for the advice. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks again and take care :)

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thanks and happy fishing

I use the dexter an do 1000s of a salmon and other fish a year and also use that technique of handle off the table

@@JourneyNorthAK 😁👍

One gigantic difference is that the Dexter is a hollow ground blade and the bubble blade is a flat ground . I own both but the Bubba blade has a distinct advantage from that feature alone, for lifespan of the blade and also sharpening and also for how the blade performs on certain cuts. Another thing you need to consider is when you’re cutting the different sides of the fish you always tend to favor one side over the other for the ease of cutting and your coordination if you’re right handed versus left handed. One thing you might want to try just to see if it works better for you when you’re skinning the fish try setting the fillet right along the edge of the table so flexing the blade isn’t nearly as important. The first side of the fish that you skinned , you did a great job even better than Rob Arrington. He’s a great guy but he leaves a little bit too much reddish meat on the finished fillet. The reason that you had more trouble scanning the second side with a dexter blade is because the dexter is hollow ground. That particular Dexter blade you were using the hollow ground starts halfway along the full edge of the blade. It is made from flat steel that they simply just grind a edge on. Now if I could find a flat ground blade that Dexter makes it would be a superb knife! 😊

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Always great to hear different perspectives on a similar subject. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Tight lines & take care ;)

Those old rep knifes are the bomb they use to be 6$ I have 3 brand new never used

Thanks for watching and giving some stellar positive feedback. This is an honest comparison... I have no sponsors, so I speak the unbiased truth. I have 3 Dexter knives and they get the job done... Plus all 3 combined cost less than the Bubba Blade. Thanks again for your support, always great to hear from you. Take care :)

Thanks a boat load for watching and leaving some great feedback. I have several Dexter knives, and they have lasted years. Keep them clean and sharp, you won't regret your purchase. Take care :)

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback, I truly appreciate it and your support for the channel. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

Hi Mickey... As with my previous knife review, I knew I could rely on your knowledge for an expert critique. I am always drawn to budget friendly quality products. Hope all is well with you and your family. Take care :)

Hi Heath, I agree, why spend more money than you need, to get the job done. If the Dexter works good enough, then save your money for something else. Your equipment reviews help fishermen save money. Keep up the good work. Take care, Mickey

I completely agree. I have 5 dex's... my favorite is the 6" boning knife, use it to fillet almost everything

Thanks for watching and leaving some feedback. Dexter is a great manufacturer. I have several for doing different things related to fishing... Never thought about bringing to the kitchen. Thanks for the idea. Take care :)

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some excellent feedback. You hit the nail on the head. The selling point of Dexter Knives is that you get a professional quality tool at a budget valued price. That's where that 200 years of manufacturing experience comes into play and cuts down on cost with compromising quality. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Take care ;)

Thanks for watching and leaving some positive feedback. I truly appreciate it. Take care :)

Thanks for watching and sharing your perspective. I really appreciate it. Take care :)

Thanks for doing the videos, I have enjoyed the comparison.

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. I entirely concur with your point of view. Like yourself, I too, have Dexter's on the fillet table, in the kitchen, and beyond. Great knives. that 200 years of manufacturing says a lot. Thanks again, and I appreciate your support for the channel. Take care ;)

Made in USA

Hi Gary. Thanks for watching. I have never used Danco knives, however, I am familiar with the brand. In the past I considered purchasing one but I never followed through with it. But now that you mentioned it, I have renewed interest and will look into them. I'm always on the hunt for budget friendly quality products. Thanks again... Great to always hear from you, let me know how the Danco works for you when you put it to work. Take care. :)

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing I've looked at danco and they seem to have the same type of blades as bubba without the bulky handle. If you could do a danco review, it would be appreciated

Thanks a million for watching and sharing your story. I've been filleting fish for almost 40 years... And every so often I get sloppy and do a little butcher job too... It happens. As far as knife selection, it's a personal touch thing. Some folks love the bubba blade, cuda brand, Forschner, rapala, mustad, tsunami... There's a wide selection out there. My Dexters have lasted years with virtually no trouble. BTW flounder are little more tricky to fillet than some other fish. Congrats on you first fillet job, and many more to happen. Tight lines & take care ;)

Thank you!

Thanks for watching and leaving a supportive comment... This is my 3rd Dexter also, I hold the company in high regards after doing the research for this episode. I use my Dexter's all the time... Thanks again & take care :)

I keep my Bubba blade in the kitchen at home... The Dexters take care of anything outdoors for me 😁

True words have never been said ;)

Thanks for watching and leaving the positive feedback. I really appreciate it. Makes all the effort worthwhile. Thanks again. Take care :)

Thanks a million for watching & sharing. Always great to hear different perspectives and personal points of view. Thanks again and best wishes for the new year. Tight lines & take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and sharing I really appreciate it and your support for the channel. I'll keep it in mind and have to try it next time I go to clean a fish like this never hurts to learn something new and share some info. I guess maybe it's just old dog new tricks and drum with me sometimes. Thanks again. Tight lines & take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and sharing some great info. I really appreciate it. I myself have several Dexter's also, all great knives. I'll be sure to check out your content. Thanks again. Take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching. Smart move... Both are great knives. Take care ;)

Walmart danco

Thanks for moving for watching asking a great question. No I haven't put them through any actual tests the only test is really the test of time and filling hundreds of fish with both of them cutting through bones scales and the ever so often rubbing against the wood fillet deck which is the general wear and tear on the knife. Thanks again for your supportive channel I truly and sincerely appreciate it. Take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and sharing some info. Always good to hear from folks with different perspectives and ideas. I'll be sure to look into them. Thanks again. Take care :)

Thanks for watching and commenting. It's great to hear from you. I appreciate the support and honesty. They are both great products. Tight lines & take care :)

Hi. Thanks for watching and leaving some truly insightful feedback. I really appreciate it. Take care :)

Thanks a million for watching. Definitely 2 top notch manufacturers. Thanks for you support of the channel. I truly appreciate it. Take care :)

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some positive feedback. Yes 0ver 90% of all Dexter knives are manufactured in America in their facility located in New England... They do have a factory in Japan where the Basics series is made, but that's only a small percentage of their knives. Thanks again for the support. Take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback... It sounds like you are mire knowledgeable on the subject than i will ever be. Thanks again. Take care :)

Thanks a million for watching and sharing your perspective. Always great to hear different points of view on a similar subject. I tend to not leave my fillet knives on the boat I keep them in a drawer or away from my kids. Thanks again for sharing and supporting the channel I truly appreciate it. Tight lines : take care ;)

I would say though, the key to any of these knives is how easily they sharpen. Neither of them will hold an edge all that long, they're made of very soft steel. Guys who clean tons of fish like the Dexter's for their cost. They get so many sharpenings out of them until the geometry is gone then they chuck them. The same as butchers. I don't know about the Bubba blade, but given it's also super soft steel, I'm sure it will only last so long before you'd have to regrind the entire knife to achieve the desired angle. For $50+ I'd expect much harder steel than the Bubba blade has, that's why I don't own one. For that type of money you can buy a proper, 58+ rockwell knife.

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Always great to hear a different point of view and thoughts about these things versus personal experiences. Learning is key. Thanks again. Take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Always great to hear different perspectives on a similar subject especially when it comes to fillet knives. For the price and value Dexter is definitely one of the best on the market. But obviously there are other brands that out perform them. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly appreciate it. Take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. Have no regrets... Bubba Blade is a great knife, with a stellar warranty. You won't be disappointed with your choice. Hope this helps. Thanks again for your support of the channel. Take care ;)

Thanks a million for watching and sharing. Enjoy your bubba blade. You will reap the rewards from the investment most definitely. Thanks again for your support of the channel I truly appreciate it. Take care ;)

Never rinse your fish with fresh water until you are ready to cook it. It turns it into mush.

Funny my old man worked at an insulation supply company and the sold Dexter knives, that how I got turned on to them.

Thanks a million for watching and sharing your perspective. I really appreciate it and the support for the channel. Will definitely give it a try. Take care :)

Thanks for watching and asking a good question. Not really sure, why they are so expensive. Could be cost of production and materials, or it could be psychological, meaning the more you pay the better quality you think you're getting. Hope this clarifies it a little. Take care :)

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing good to know.

@@ed2335 Bubba has a coated blade, they say coated to keep the meat from sticking, but really, it has to be coated if it is carbon steel, or the rust and oxidation would be out of hand. Which means...the fine edge of the bubba is always in threat of erosion, how that pans out, we will see as I recently purchased a stiff 9" Bubba. Good side is, the carbon steel will most likely hold up well to heavy meat cutting due to the characteristics of the carbon steel, meaning, a carbon blade is less likely to chip or break than you harder stainless blades (however victorinox's own in-house stainless is amazing, I'm bias since I use to work under Victorinox contracts). That being said, I've broken two carbon steel blades, by Ontario Knives, but the number of SS 420 Aus8, and 440 chipped edges is numerous. And the handle on the Bubba undoubtedly would cost more to make due to dual colors, more material, more production time, more expensive material (suppose to be less slippery than the dexter when wet, and the Bubba is indeed less slippery (I have a dexter too). I think what we see is that one is more commercial, and the other is more personal. Or, the Bubba lends itself to more FIELD use, whereas the Dexter would be better suited to professional, kitchen, butcher use. Let's not forget as cumbersome as the Bubba's handle may, or may not be, it is indeed more protective of the user in grip, and guard, and that could be of a greater importance when 200 miles out on the Gulf Stream cutting bait on a boat that likes to move, etc. Bubba also has a lanyard holes, which you can attach a coil lanyard to, so when your gutting off the side of the boat, and the fish says hell no, smacks the knife out of your hand, you don't drop it overboard into the abyss. Lastly, the Bubba comes with a sheath, a sheath that you can actually use outdoors on the belt. Oh.. price setting, as someone in the industry, I can tell you, the price is what someone is willing to pay for. There are several obvious factors that go into that, material cost vs production cost vs demand (marketing?) is the common formula.

Ed cost of marketing and commissions (ie spiff) because Bubba Blade is made in china. Dexter is a worker tool they don’t spend much on marketing because they sell tons to those in the industry in addition they are an integrated company, everything is made in the USA including the dexsteel. Not only that they are NSF certified as well.

Thanks a million for watching. I've used many different methods of filleting and skinning over the past 30+ years... The way I showcased is just what I'm comfortable with, it gives me a nice clean slab of meat. I guess it might just be a case of "old dog, new trick" syndrome. Thanks for sharing. Take care ;)

Thanks for sharing 😁

I disagree 100%😊

Most deckhands that do volumes amount of fish use dexter. Period

@@juliankelly2309 right. They’re like 5x less expensive and almost similar performance. Keyword is almost. To me Bubbas are the yetis of fish knifes.

Thanks a million for watching. You're 100% correct. The fish so nice they had to name it twice. Take care :)

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing hahaha Yess very yum yum!! I commented before watching your video didnt know it had another name for it 😊😊😊. Thank you very much for the time and energy making and posting the video

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I agree with you. However, I'm not a fan of the Bubba handle either. The pistol grip is to much and to restrictive. Thanks again for your support of the channel. I truly appreciate it. Take care ;)

Interesting... thanks

Yep... It's all personal preference

Thanks a million for watching and leaving some great feedback. I tend to think Bubba is overrated. Dexter has been around since 1818 and has had time to reinvent the wheel when it comes to knife blade technology. Thanks again. Happy new year. Tight lines & take care ;)

Totally agree with Bubba blade being crap. Dexter are a little better but if you want a great knife do yourself a favor and get a victorinox 6 inch semi stiff blade boning knife. I know it says boning instead of fillet but there's no beating that knife in sharpness or comfort in your hand. Butchers and processors use it for a reason.

@@rickdiaz4559 I spent the money and bought the Wüsthof Classic Ikon Crème Fillet Knife Flexible 16cm. It is the most amazing knife I have ever had!

@@ralph9987 yes sir those are great knives. I just can't bring myself to buy anymore expensive fillet knives after dropping a couple overboard. I keep taking them out on the boat with me incase one of those blackfin footballs wants to become a sashimi lunch.

Thanks for watching. I completely agree with you. You are literally dropping quite a bit of money for the name "Bubba"... which isn't too original, considering it's derived from the movie Forest Gump. Thanks again for your support of the channel, I truly appreciate it.