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Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook #6996009 12/14/17 03:56 PM
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Looking to add to my knife collection a good hunting knife with gut hook. I have seen a few online, Benchmade, Buck and Gerber. Looking for any personal recommendations. Looking for something that holds a edge and can be used primarily for deer/hog dressing.

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #6996422 12/14/17 08:57 PM
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I don't make many gut hook knives but I have made a couple.



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Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: MikeC] #6997376 12/15/17 02:36 PM
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Very nice work. Not sure I am ready for a custom knife at this time. Christmas has taken a hit to my budget. Will definitely keep you in mind for future knife purchases.

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #6998125 12/15/17 11:28 PM
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I have an older Gerber; I have used the gut hook a lot but don't use it for anything else.

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #6999588 12/17/17 04:44 PM
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Yeah currently looking at a Gerber and Benchmade. The benchmade seems to hold an edge longer than the gerber. Gerber is more than half the price.

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #6999626 12/17/17 05:12 PM
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Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #6999861 12/17/17 08:00 PM
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The Benchmade or Mike's are prbly twice the knife the Gerber is. It is fine for its gut hook though.

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: trapperben] #7000757 12/18/17 03:40 PM
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Yeah, thinking the Benchmade Saddle Mountain Skinner is the best value. Good design and holds a blade. Plus lifetime warranty and free sharpening for life. I have a Benchmade pocketknife that I am really impressed with.

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #7001147 12/18/17 07:38 PM
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Not a fan of a gut hook but here's a thought. I also carry a utility knife with roofing blades installed in it. I like a drop point on my knife and the roofing blades make excellent gut hooks and can be easily changed or replaced.


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Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #7001698 12/19/17 01:45 AM
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Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: bholt] #7002383 12/19/17 03:58 PM
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Yeah I have heard of others carrying a small pocket knife with a gut hook in addition to their regular skinning knife. Maybe the way to go. Now if I can only convince my wife to get me the Saddle Mountain for Christmas...

Re: Good Hunting Knife with Gut Hook [Re: Charlie Tuna] #7004197 12/20/17 04:25 PM
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used this gut hook only Saturday , worked great. at the price they can be one time use and not worry about re-sharpening .

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Price is certainly right. I have heard that sharpening gut hooks is a bit more difficult than the blade on a knife. I assume you have to use a small round file.

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For that price I'd just throw it away and buy another.....my worksharp will sharpen them.


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I have a gut hook (I think it's a Gerber) that uses razor blades, held in place by a set screw. No need to resharpen, just toss the razor blade and replace with another when it gets dull.

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I've got an OLD, OLD, Old Timer gut hook skinner that I've used for about 30 Yrs. now. I've never sharpened the gut hook and it works fine. I use it to skin and then I use my Buck 119 to quarter.


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I have a Buck Alpha that I have skinned elk, deer, squirrel, rabbit, and turkeys with. My Warthog sharpener came with 2 or 3 small round diamond hones for serrated knives that work just fine for sharpening the gut hook.


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I have a Benchmade Grizzly Creek that has the gut hook hidden in the handle. I've used it on 6 deer and 4 hogs this deer season and I have sharpened it 3 times is all. The hidden gut hook allows me to carry it daily as well. I highly recommend this knife.

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Originally Posted By: bholt
Not a fan of a gut hook but here's a thought. I also carry a utility knife with roofing blades installed in it. I like a drop point on my knife and the roofing blades make excellent gut hooks and can be easily changed or replaced.


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I think the proper name is roofing blades for cutting asphalt singles. When they get dull either turn them around or just replace, I think they cost about five dollars at HD, I've been very pleased, especially with hogs.


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Now that will get the job done


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