JW SteelCrafts
Fielddraw Gut Hook Knife 8" Handmade Damascus Stag Bone Handle
Fielddraw Gut Hook Knife 8" Handmade Damascus Stag Bone Handle
- Regular price
- Price: $179.00
- Regular price
- List Price:
- Sale price
- Price: $179.00
- Unit price
- per
- For Best Price, Call or Text us (971) 345-4432
- 30-Day Easy Returns
- Low Price Guarantee + No Sales Tax
Couldn't load pickup availability
SKU: sku-45963370561596
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Field dressing used to mean risking a nicked stomach lining every time you opened a hide from the inside, one wrong angle with a standard edge and you'd contaminate the meat. The gut hook solved that specific problem, giving hunters a curved notch that opens skin from underneath without the blade ever facing the wrong direction. The Fielddraw Gut Hook Knife builds on that same mechanical solution, paired with a stag bone handle that's stood the test of time in field knife making.
Introduction
At 8 inches overall, with a 4-inch blade and 4-inch handle, the Fielddraw Gut Hook Knife is sized for real field control rather than bulk. As a Damascus field dressing knife, the gut hook sits along the spine, ready whenever a job calls for it, while the main edge handles everything else.
Fielddraw Gut Hook Knife Blade
This fixed blade gut hook works by catching the hide from below and drawing upward, you're cutting away from the organs, not toward them, which is the entire point of the design. The 4-inch main edge on this hunting knife with hook blade handles standard skinning and detail cuts once the hide is open. Stag bone scales give the handle a grip that only improves with use.
This knife earns its keep during field dressing season specifically, though the main edge stays useful for general hunting camp tasks year-round. Keep the gut hook clean of debris after each use, it's a small feature that clogs easily if left dirty. Dry the blade fully before storage, since Damascus pattern welding shows rust faster than plain stainless would.
Specifications
-
Overall Length: 8 inches
-
Blade Length: 4 inches
-
Handle Length: 4 inches
-
Type: Gut hook skinner knife
-
Blade Material: Damascus steel
-
Handle Material: Stag bone
-
Details: Genuine leather sheath
FAQs
Q: Why does the gut hook cut upward instead of down like the main blade?
That upward motion keeps the edge moving away from internal organs, which is the whole safety advantage over trying to field dress with a standard edge alone.
Q: Does having a gut hook mean I don't need a separate skinning knife?
Not entirely, the gut hook handles the initial opening cut, but you'll still want the main edge for the actual skinning and detail work afterward.
Q: How do I keep the gut hook from getting dull?
It rarely needs sharpening the way a main edge does, since it's used for a single directional cut rather than repeated slicing motions.
Q: Will stag bone crack if it gets cold during a hunt?
Bone handles handle temperature swings better than you'd expect, though extreme cold can make any handle material feel more brittle to the touch.
Q: Is this a good first gut hook knife if I've never used one?
Yes, the mechanics are simple enough that most hunters pick up the technique after one or two field dressing sessions.
Let customers speak for us
I'm very pleased with this tent after having it for two years I've been in the rain I've been in the snow and it's held up pretty good but the cover that covers it did not hold up that good but the tent is perfect
Really enjoy the awning. Easy setup and got a little rain on the first trip. Easy to adjust for the run off. Very happy with the purchase!
I am one of the earliest customers Astrodome, I bought it and didn’t set it up for almost a year. By the time we set it up, we were blown away by the beauty of this space we purchased it on a mountain ledge in our glamping retreat in Lake County California two hours north of San as much as I love this space there are definitely some challenges with it in our location. It might work better than other locations, but we have had problems with the stakes, slipping and collapsing in the ground beneath and with the prevailing winds, it did stay up and it stays dry, even in tornadoes, but because the wind hits it from One Direction coming from the coast, this is definitely been a challenge for us we are going to try adding some weight inside it. The guests absolutely love this space keep in mind that with those skylights it’s going to get hot in the summertime but what’s nice is in the winter. It heats up almost passive solar. it’s also wonderful with a woodstove. A very cost effective alternative to a geodesic dome! If you want to experience it stay in ours, on Hipcamp.
I bought one of these at Scheels and absolutely love it. Great design, has everything you would ever need in a first aid/trauma/survival kit. Have one in all of my vehicles now. These guys truly thought of everything
A complete coverage of possibilities for my project and needs.
I love my new tent stove. Costumer service was also attentive and great to work with. Thank you.
The mounts work perfect with the truck bed rack I have on. Thank you for the excellent line of communication. You guys never kept me in the dark. I will ordering from you guys again.
I was wondering if you are able to sell just two extra mounts or do they just come in a set of six.
The color was even better in person. For well, looks well made and was easy to fold up and put into the carrying case. There was a bunch of colored plastic pieces from manufacturing on the mat, but I was able to vacuum it right up so be careful pulling it out.
Although it took a little extra time the delay very of my OVS Truck Topper was great. Good price too!
Fully engaged with customer, helped me get the crossbar I needed on time!
Product worked out great for my rack setup.
Order was delayed due to manufacturer delays, but my questions were answered and expectations on timing reset along the way. Cross bars were in perfect condition and work great!
I was in the market for a 3/4 length roof rack for my 4Runner as I wanted an upgrade from the OEM rails but still wanted to retain a somewhat OEM look. I am very happy that I went with the Sherpa Needle. It is a high quality rack with the best install method out of all the racks I looked at. I like that it is designed so you don’t have to deal with a mess of silicone when mounting. It is also nice that the fairing sits just above the roof instead of resting on it so that the paint does not get scratched. I was worried about wind noise because of this but I am happy to say there is no added wind noise at all.
I am also glad I purchased this rack through Live More Outside. I shopped around and they had the best pricing considering I was able to get a discount code, shipping was free, and they don’t charge sales tax. Shipping was prompt and I received the rack sooner than I thought I would.
Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and I will definitely come back to Live More Outside as I continue to build my rig.
By far one of the best customer service! Nathan has been a huge help on any questions and quick to respond! Live more outside is top notch. We are getting ready to hit our first outing with our new RTT. Cant wait to test it out. We also just purchased a 270 awning. I found one on another website but wanted to keep my business with live more outside. Nathan price matched and beat their price! We will continue to keep our business with this company!
What customers think about the store
Live More Outside excels in outdoor gear sales with competitive pricing, fast shipping, and exceptional customer service. Owner Nathan provides personalized support, quick responses, and problem resolution. Customers praise the store's product selection, price...