Totally worth it’s weight in gold. Great for bleeding out fish and cutting bait without having to have a cutting board. Fast and efficient!

I held myself from posting about chuming with fish guts, but decided against it.

However, this is something to think about.

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/05/kay...Zi30_qdQnvGUY0

Perhaps you can wait to beach, before disposing the guts in the water.

Inexpensive, durable and sharp.

Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZAIXSC..._lOQwFbZVS20WQ

I needed a new knife for the saltwater as well, but started looking into shears after reading through this thread. Just ordered these Gerber Processor Saltwater shears, they look awesome... https://www.amazon.com/GERBER-Proces.../dp/B07P5HLQ96

Can't wait to try them out next week!

there's really only 1 true solution, mate:

https://viewsfromthesofa.files.wordp...ed16.jpg?w=600

I too am searching for a kayak fishing knife.

My must haves:
1. It must be designed to attach to my NRS Chinook PFD knife lash tab
2. H1 steel or something similar (not 420 HC) that is rust proof
3. Blunt tip
4. Fixed 2.25" - 4" blade

I've failed to find a knife made today that meets these criteria.

On the water knife
 

This is the type of knife I use and have it mounted to my PFD for quick access in an emergency. I have even used it too cut gills and gut fish on the water, it also works great as a brain spike. It is awesome and super inexpensive. I made a leash with nylon cord and bungee so even if I drop it I can't loose it. They also have ones that have the blunt tip if that is a must for you, I don't have a problem with the pointed tip. I have been using one of these for over 6 years.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scuba-Divin...gAAOSwNmNfFjEZ

This is my favorite as an all purpose kayak knife. I clip the plastic sheath to a stretch cord around my neck. Very sharp, strong, easy to sharpen, good quality stainless steel, no moving parts to gum up, and low price makes it good value for money.