Hook 10 from Benchmade is like made for purpose but they discontinued it few years ago.I have a benchmade rescue hook/strap cutter that I got at great deal. Sharp as sin. Gerber also makes one you can find pretty inexpensive.
I should explain that I haven’t gutted a deer in about 5 years. I do just as you but am wondering if the poorly named “gut hook” is any advantage. I’m looking for more speed and less hair.Gutless method most times. If not, scalpel with my index finder on spine of the blade and a dull tip blade
I haven’t tried the liver but it takes only a minute to get the heart. Cut around 2 ribs, it’s easy.still need it for heart and liver even when gutless unless someone can educate me otherwise. i am up for some learning pls
I don’t mess with the liver but, you can get the tenderloins out easy & the heart takes 2 small cuts where the ribs meet the sternum & you can spread & go in for the heart… ( liver to while you’re in there.still need it for heart and liver even when gutless unless someone can educate me otherwise. i am up for some learning pls
I've wondered about a carpet hook blade in a utility knife. They are very sharp and easily changed. I never like a gut hook knife because it's tough to sharpen unless it's a replacement blade...I should explain that I haven’t gutted a deer in about 5 years. I do just as you but am wondering if the poorly named “gut hook” is any advantage. I’m looking for more speed and less hair.