Gut unzipping tool?

[dryan]

Saw these and wonder would they work?

https://www.oldmillsaddlery.com/Mobile/en/ie/Premier-Equine-Yard-Knife/m-m-72266.aspx

 

[finnbear270]

Exact same item is sold for emergency seat belt cutters.

 

[Mountain Bug]

I have used something similar for unzipping a deer and they cut loads of hair and make an unnecessary mess of things. As for being an equine tool, I can't understand what they might be used for. That thing would not cut a lead rope if you got tangled. Wouldn't have much faith in it to cut a seat belt either.

Scott

 

[Longstrider]

Learn how to use a knife correctly and you'll never need an "unzipper" anyway.

 

[Mike L]

Sharp knife, finger over the point if worried about puncturing.

 

[Ratel]

Sharp knife, finger over the point if worried about puncturing.

Do you enjoy splitting the ends of your fingers then? Need to break the points off mine as they are as sharp as the blade. A nice little puma or similar with a bulb on the end. You can do the whole gralloch with it.

 

[jackblack56]

I use the Gerber zip, very similar item. Nice and quick to unzip if you're in a hurry, and no ruptured gut.

 

[Leec6.5]

Saw these and wonder would they work?

https://www.oldmillsaddlery.com/Mobile/en/ie/Premier-Equine-Yard-Knife/m-m-72266.aspx

The best tool is a sharp knife with your finger over the tip works every time

 

[Leec6.5]

Do you enjoy splitting the ends of your fingers then? Need to break the points off mine as they are as sharp as the blade. A nice little puma or similar with a bulb on the end. You can do the whole gralloch with it.

Never split the end of my finger yet!

 

[Mike L]

Never split the end of my finger yet!

Just about to say the same!,

 

[Ratel]

Never split the end of my finger yet!

Hard handed sods.

 

[Freeforester]

Pre Biden era, they used to make stuff in Germany; maybe better for the larder, but anyway, a good tool for the job:

 

[dryan]

Ahh yes, I do use a knife with fingers at the side, but I saw these and I thought “that might be handy” (I’ve cut my fingers once or twice).

Noted that they just catch fur, I shall not buy one then.

Tripe knife is indeed the best tool, but large for the pocket.

 

[Klenchblaize]

K

 

[jackblack56]

Ahh yes, I do use a knife with fingers at the side, but I saw these and I thought “that might be handy” (I’ve cut my fingers once or twice).

Noted that they just catch fur, I shall not buy one then.

Tripe knife is indeed the best tool, but large for the pocket.

I've never had issues catching fur with the Gerber.

As others have said though, a knife and good technique will get you the same result

 

[GBR66]

I have used something similar for unzipping a deer and they cut loads of hair and make an unnecessary mess of things. As for being an equine tool, I can't understand what they might be used for. That thing would not cut a lead rope if you got tangled. Wouldn't have much faith in it to cut a seat belt either.

Scott

Good for tight strings on large bales.

 

[sh1kar]

Do you enjoy splitting the ends of your fingers then? Need to break the points off mine as they are as sharp as the blade. A nice little puma or similar with a bulb on the end. You can do the whole gralloch with it.

Initial cut down near aitch bone. Insert two fingers (forefinger and index). Use them to keep innards away from knife. Insert knife point and keep knife as flat and parallel to the abdomen as possible. glide knife up to sternum. easy and doesn't catch anything inside

S

 

[Confidis]

these are excellent. Wish it bought them years ago.

 

[Motard]

If you need a dedicated to tool both this from Moraknive would do the job fast, perfectly in the larder. For one a"all in one" tool good from roe to elk on on the field I'd choose the viscera.It really speed up that nasty jobb

 

[rem284]

I just use 1 knife. I've got too much necessary stuff to carry and keep clean without carrying the unnecessary