bait knife

Angler's cutting tool

A bait knife is a small, sturdy knife used by fishermen to cut bait—slicing fish, squid, or other creatures into chunks or strips for hooks.

The blade is typically short and corrosion-resistant to withstand saltwater and fish slime.

Some have serrated edges or built-in scalers: He kept a bait knife clipped to his tackle box.

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G