Looking for a guthook folder

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Howdy - Looking for some assistance in finding a knife. A buddy is looking for a folding knife with a guthook. He does a lot of line cutting and likes the feature. He's looking for a 4" blade, quality manufacture, and a pocket clip. The clip has been the sticking point for me as all of the ones I've seen are all made for pouch carry. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
Buck Crosslock hunter model comes to mind- but the guthook has a saw on the opposite end- I don't know if that would come into play in his/your decision (are you buying it for him or just helping him find). If an upgrade is wanted Cabella's had one in S30V (lucky Americans can have them but not Canadians).
That is all that comes to mind right now.
 
I'm not a fan of gut hoooks, at least as an add-on to a useful blade. The hook always gets in the way of using the blade. I do carry a guthook when hunting, however, it is a Benchmade Rescue hook. It is a purpose built seatbelt cutter, that works well as a dedicated gut hook. It is not a folder, but it is from a reputable manufacturer, and comes with a belt sheath.
 
I love my Leatherman Charge TTi, from Cabelas (guess I am one of the lucky ones!). I use the guthook more than I ever thought I would. Excellent for cutting strapping, zip ties, opening clamshells. It is, however, attached to the serrated blade (which is a very good bread knife for picnics). Both blades are opened with the pliers closed, and the action is very smooth opening and closing with one hand. Alas, only the main blade is S30V.

I am also looking forward to getting a BM rescue hook.

Joe
 
CUTS LIKE A KRIS said:
Buck Crosslock hunter model comes to mind- but the guthook has a saw on the opposite end- I don't know if that would come into play in his/your decision (are you buying it for him or just helping him find). If an upgrade is wanted Cabella's had one in S30V (lucky Americans can have them but not Canadians).
That is all that comes to mind right now.
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I have no idea what the reasoning is behind Cabela's restriction on sending some knives to Canada. I can walk into Canadian Tire and buy a Buck 110, but cannot order the same knife from Cabela's. And to top it off, I can purchase a Benchmade 941 Osborne from Cabela's, but not the D-2 Grip.

Joe
 
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