Production Guthook Knives

[Geoff Wood]

Can anyone recommend a "Guthook" model for deer work? It must have a synthetic handle and a blade of < 4". Preferably ATS34

 

[Jason Burns]

I had an Outdoor Edge model and sold it. I found that it was much more effective to split the brisket and ribcage upward to the throat first. Then you relieve the tension that makes it so difficult to split the belly. Works better than the sharpest hook. However the OE model is a good blade and will hold a GREAT edge!

 

[Jeff Clark]

The "guthook" name is a bit of a misnomer. You don't just use them to open the gut, they are used more for splitting the hide. The Buck Vanguard "Zipper" model is a good example. Follow the link below for pictures of this knife and how it is meant to be used:

http://www.buckknives.com/Pages/fazipper.html