Gutting / Skinning Hook

[Grand Slam]

Both options I use, the orange handled one was a present last year the other (second hand) I have used for the past 9 years.

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What make is the orange one if you don't mind me asking? I currently use a Landig one which is the same and that's now my preferred one in the field for suspended gralloching. Been able to open up the chest on all but the biggest fallow bucks so far with it.

Have also seen videos of it being used to split the pelvis but I see no need for that.

I used to own a basic but very effective Gerber gutting/skinning hook and am looking to find something similar. The only approx equivalent I could find is the Gerber Gutsy freshwater fish gut hook. Firstly has anyone tried this hook on deer? Or can you suggest an equivalent that works and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The Gutsy is priced c £25. Thanks!

In reply to the OP. I have 2 Landig ones similar to Tims above. Slightly more expensive but boy do they work, hold an edge and being bright green are difficult to lose.

Take a look at Game Larder if you are interested as they are the UK stockist for Landig kit. Also if you are tempted then you can use my discount code (AGM5) at checkout for a bit of saving.

 

[Tim.243]

What make is the orange one if you don't mind me asking? I currently use a Landig one which is the same and that's now my preferred one in the field for suspended gralloching. Been able to open up the chest on all but the biggest fallow bucks so far with it.

Have also seen videos of it being used to split the pelvis but I see no need for that.


In reply to the OP. I have 2 Landig ones similar to Tims above. Slightly more expensive but boy do they work, hold an edge and being bright green are difficult to lose.

Take a look at Game Larder if you are interested as they are the UK stockist for Landig kit. Also if you are tempted then you can use my discount code (AGM5) at checkout for a bit of saving.

Magic Grip by F.Dick quoted as for Boar, I have a 3rd method for cutting down the edge of sternum where I trim the fur back around above the beginning of the sternum then make a small cut and then come down with it. This leaves the greens intact and the chest split then open up the cavity with out the main gut wanting to roll out while you are splitting the chest (every one does it different).

 

[Chris Richardson]

i also do not understand the need for these another vote for finger at back of blade

 

[Grand Slam]

Magic Grip by F.Dick quoted as for Boar, I have a 3rd method for cutting down the edge of sternum where I trim the fur back around above the beginning of the sternum then make a small cut and then come down with it. This leaves the greens intact and the chest split then open up the cavity with out the main gut wanting to roll out while you are splitting the chest (every one does it different).

Thats pretty much how I do my suspended grallochs. I start at the small piece of cartlidge then open the skin all the way to the base of the jaw. Like you said. Keeps the stomach held out the way until everything else is prepped. such a clean method.

 

[maximus otter]

I used to own a basic but very effective Gerber gutting/skinning hook and am looking to find something similar. The only approx equivalent I could find is the Gerber Gutsy freshwater fish gut hook. Firstly has anyone tried this hook on deer? Or can you suggest an equivalent that works and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The Gutsy is priced c £25. Thanks!

My suggestion would be a tripe / roeing knife.

If you're married to the hook concept, Heinnie Haynes sell the Benchmade Rescue Hook:

Benchmade 7 Rescue Hook

The Benchmade 7 Rescue Hook allows you to cut quickly and reliably in an emergency situation. All of Benchmade's safety cutters are made along side their knives in the U.S.A.

heinnie.com

They doubtless sell other, similar items if that's a bit spendy for you.

maximus otter

 

[Tralle]

A lot of Swedes use the eka swingblade.

Theres is also a lot of blades with a gut hook in the spine.

In the field I use the standard knife fingers combo.

If we have easy access to the carcas we gut it at home, there the old man will always use a hook style belly opener Like this

It is not only useful for the belly, but is good make the first cuts from legs to belly when skinning the carcass, removes the "fumble factor"

 

[homer]

Or, you could always just do it like the kiwi's do it. Nice n quick!!
The educational part starts at 3:20!

 

[Grand Slam]

Or, you could always just do it like the kiwi's do it. Nice n quick!!
The educational part starts at 3:20!

No messing there!!!

 

[Chris Richardson]

Or, you could always just do it like the kiwi's do it. Nice n quick!!
The educational part starts at 3:20!

I hear he’s an instructor on dsc 3 now

 

[enfieldspares]

You need a gut shark!

Does it do leaves from gutters in the autumn and also horses' manes? I cannot at all understand these sort of idiots that object to using their hands (with suitable latex or other gloves) inside the animal but are happy to spread its sh1t and pre-sh1t all over the place. Are they normal?

 

[Skogsmannen]

If we have easy access to the carcas we gut it at home, there the old man will always use a hook style belly opener Like this

It is not only useful for the belly, but is good make the first cuts from legs to belly when skinning the carcass, removes the "fumble factor"

I picked one of those up second hand, cheap enough to give it a try and quite liked it.

 

[Dickie]

My suggestion would be a tripe / roeing knife.

If you're married to the hook concept, Heinnie Haynes sell the Benchmade Rescue Hook:

Benchmade 7 Rescue Hook

The Benchmade 7 Rescue Hook allows you to cut quickly and reliably in an emergency situation. All of Benchmade's safety cutters are made along side their knives in the U.S.A.

heinnie.com

They doubtless sell other, similar items if that's a bit spendy for you.

maximus otter

Roeing was what I was going to suggest but I couldn’t remember the name

 

[spiker76]

https://www.bushwear.co.uk/products/progrip-gutting-tripe-knife-

Morakniv Roeing and Bleeding Knife Blue

F Dick 6" Gut & Tripe knife Knife - Red

Gerber Strap Cutter Black

plenty of options

 

[hendrix's rifle]

Mora "Roeing/Bleeding" Knife - Monarch Country Products

This handy little knife has a blunt or ball end which is perfect when used for “legging” or skinning up […]

monarchcountryproducts.co.uk

Speak with @Monarch Country Products and he will sort you out

 

[Taff]

Little muntjac blade is a perfect all rounder for gralloching and tidying up View attachment 464246

Now that is a example of why you need a slightly curved blade

 

[chaz243]

Eka swing blade does all the above.,...nice pointy blade and well made .

 

[willie_gunn]

It would be useful to know which species the OP is typically dealing with, as this can make a difference.

In the larder, and for use on muntjac and roe, you can do a lot worse than follow the advice from @hendrix's rifle above and support @Monarch Country Products and buy one of the Morakniv Roeing knives:

Mora "Roeing/Bleeding" Knife - Monarch Country Products

This handy little knife has a blunt or ball end which is perfect when used for “legging” or skinning up […]

monarchcountryproducts.co.uk

At £17 it is cheaper than the Gerber Gutsy and, as well as using it in the field, it can also reduce the hassle of skinning muntjac in the larder, by running it down the spine from tail to neck, effectively separating the jacket into two. Taught to me by a butcher in Suffolk, and makes skinning them far easier.

Swingblades have been popular here since they first came out years ago but, for me at least, the benefit of having two knives in one is outweighed by the need to dig bits of crud out from inside the handle between grallochs in the field. Far easier to carry a specific blade for the purpose if needed.

I have a few of the other options mentioned here, such as the F Dick version, but I find it overkill for smaller species - here it is compared to the Morakniv:




For a while I carried it, along with the F Dick breastbone saw, in the sheath shown, stashed away in my backpack. It proved too much of a faff to get out and use, so they now sit on a shelf in the larder if needed there.

Just to contradict myself, if I do take a gutting knife with me it will be the small folding version from Mountain Edge, which can be slipped into a pocket and secured with the clip:





Even then, 9 times out of 10 I’ll just use my finger on the back of a regular knife blade.

 

[Border]

You need a gut shark!

I wonder how many he has sold?

 

[palmer_mike]

I wonder how many he has sold?

Hopefully not many

 

[Glendine]

I used to own a basic but very effective Gerber gutting/skinning hook and am looking to find something similar. The only approx equivalent I could find is the Gerber Gutsy freshwater fish gut hook. Firstly has anyone tried this hook on deer? Or can you suggest an equivalent that works and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The Gutsy is priced c £25. Thanks!

Either do what Enfield spares and others have suggested using your index finger or consider buying a wyoming knife.





Glendine.