looking to buy a guthook...any suggestions

[bmilla35]

first off...im new to blade forums and would just like to say im simply stunned by the vast knowledge of knives concentrated in this website. unfortunately, i dont have that same knowledge and hence why im asking for your suggestions. i was looking at even possibly getting a combo...like the Browning® Extreme F.D.T.™ or SOG hunter revolver. thanks

 

[2brothers]

Welcome to Bladeforums!

Combo Blade Setups
KERSHAW KS1098AK Kershaw Alaskan Blade Trader
BEAR & SON BC742G Switch a Blade Set
BEAR & SON BC597GH Lockback w/ Saw and Guthook (Folding) Stag
CASE CA6005 XX Blade Exchanger

Stand Alone Fixed Blade
BEAR & SON BC544 Guthook Hunter Stag (also offered in Damascus)
KERSHAW KS2314 Majesty Guthook w/ Cocobolo handles
JUNGLEE J2027 Tak Fukuta Skinner W/Guthook in Stag
CASE CA517 Guthook Hunter Leather Handle
BUCK BU193 Alpha Hunter Rosewood Handles (154CM)
Knives of Alaska offers a quite a few different models
and almost all of them if not all of them are D2 or 154CM steel
AL142, 143, 159, 169, 170, 183, 184
MARBLES has a ton of fixed blades w/guthook

Stand Alone Folding Blade
BUCK BU276 Folding Alpha Hunter Rosewood Handles (154CM)

Those are just a few. I didn't list any real 'cheapies'
as the two you listed are not in the $9.95 catagory.
Just do a side by side comparison of the styles you like
and then decide. Look for comfort, handle material, blade steel,
price, durability etc..

Good luck,

mike

 

[bmilla35]

alright thanks a lot...ill check that out

 

[Eyegor]

I like the Wyoming Knife. A very job specific tool.

 

[hlee]

First off, I hate gut hooks on knives. All I can seem to get them to do is snag on things that they shouldn't. In other words, they are just in the way. I've gutted near 100 deer and never needed a gut hook, but a budy handed me a knife with a gut hook on it when we were elk hunting a couple of years back. I almost left it in Colorado, as a favor to him. However, I did recently purchase a gut hook. Well, it is marketed as a rescue hook, by benchmade, and is designed to cut seatbelts. I thought it would be nice to try something new, and the price was right. They have several different models, but this is the one that I bought rescue hook. I cannot report on how well it does its job, but hope to after this coming deer season. It is well made and sharp out of the box. They recommend sending it back for sharpening, or stropping it on a loaded cotton rope. Check out this site 7hook for video cutting demos with the rescue hook. Has me sold that it will zip through a deer. Another good suggestion is the wyoming knife as mentioned above.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Some people like them, others don't see any need for them. The ones I've tried haven't worked very well - they tend to load up with fur. A decent drop-point is much more useful for opening game IMHO.

 

[ADD]

Some people like them, others don't see any need for them. The ones I've tried haven't worked very well - they tend to load up with fur. A decent drop-point is much more useful for opening game IMHO.

My experience as well...

 

[straitshot]

The first one I used was the Buck Crosslock and it clogged. The problem was I had never seen one used and I cut in the wrong direction. When I cut in the same direction as the hair lays, it became a time saver. I've found it depends on the condition of the game. One that has just eaten and watered has a tight belly that is easily punctured. A hook or a knob end is very useful on those. Being somewhat careful on a mulie I still punctured the stomach and it sprayed me like a garden hose. Yuk! I always have a hook or knob blade now. For me, it makes the job quicker. Regards, ss.

 

[cgusek111]

If your getting a combo then check out the Leatherman Hunting knife combos.

 

[bmilla35]

thanks im taking all ideas into consideration...if it helps i would be using it for whitetail(the great pennsylvania whitetail). and about the leatherman...i actually was thinking about the multitools that have a gut hook

 

[bmilla35]

im thinking the leatherman steen now...any opinions?

 

[Robbie Roberson]

You really should look at and handle these "pivoting" gut hooks before you buy, (Steen and Hunter Revolver).

I think if you do, it will be easy for you to decide.


Robbie Roberson

 

[udtjim]

I use the Gerber gut hook. Not one on a knife but the Gerber Wyoming knife knock off. It works great. Then I use the Sagen saw for the pelvis and brisket. When its dull just put in another dry wall blade.

 

[bmilla35]

like i said in another thread...the leatherman steen seems promising

 

[Robbie Roberson]

You might want to handle these knives in person to see if you like them.


Robbie Roberson.