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Gut hook/Rescue blade?

us Offline gene stoner

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Gut hook/Rescue blade?
on: October 25, 2016, 07:15:53 PM
Oneof my favorite 111mm SAK'S is the Hunter. The Hunter is a unique SAK with it's Combo tool Gut hook layer which is only available on this SAK. Every review I have ever read states that the Gut hook can be used as a rescue/belt cutting blade. I've looked and looked for any review or test where this was tried. No results where foud so let's do a quick test and see what we have? 
I rounded up an old pair of jeans a cheap leather belt and some heavy nylon strap.

So let's start with the jeans. The gut hook safely cut the jeans open like it was cutting warm butter. So far I'm impressed.

Next up the leather belt. It cut through it almost as easily as the blue jeans. I'm feeling really good about this testing.

Now the heavy nylon strap. This strap is a heavy tiedown strap alot thicker and heavier then any seatbelt. First cut made it almost all the way through the strap first slice. This took a little more force to cut then the jeans and belt but still out preformed it's own size by a long shot.

When I carry my Hunter I probably use the gut hook more then the main blade. It's the main reason I own this knife.
Hope this helps some of you.
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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #1 on: October 25, 2016, 07:32:12 PM
Oneof my favorite 111mm SAK'S is the Hunter. The Hunter is a unique SAK with it's Combo tool Gut hook layer which is only available on this SAK. Every review I have ever read states that the Gut hook can be used as a rescue/belt cutting blade. I've looked and looked for any review or test where this was tried. No results where foud so let's do a quick test and see what we have? 
I rounded up an old pair of jeans a cheap leather belt and some heavy nylon strap.

So let's start with the jeans. The gut hook safely cut the jeans open like it was cutting warm butter. So far I'm impressed.

Next up the leather belt. It cut through it almost as easily as the blue jeans. I'm feeling really good about this testing.

Now the heavy nylon strap. This strap is a heavy tiedown strap alot thicker and heavier then any seatbelt. First cut made it almost all the way through the strap first slice. This took a little more force to cut then the jeans and belt but still out preformed it's own size by a long shot.

When I carry my Hunter I probably use the gut hook more then the main blade. It's the main reason I own this knife.
Hope this helps some of you.
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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #2 on: October 25, 2016, 07:51:03 PM
There's the Hunter XT, with a somewhat larger gutting blade. And there are more models with this blade.
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us Offline gene stoner

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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #3 on: October 25, 2016, 07:55:35 PM
Oneof my favorite 111mm SAK'S is the Hunter. The Hunter is a unique SAK with it's Combo tool Gut hook layer which is only available on this SAK. Every review I have ever read states that the Gut hook can be used as a rescue/belt cutting blade. I've looked and looked for any review or test where this was tried. No results where foud so let's do a quick test and see what we have? 
I rounded up an old pair of jeans a cheap leather belt and some heavy nylon strap.

So let's start with the jeans. The gut hook safely cut the jeans open like it was cutting warm butter. So far I'm impressed.

Next up the leather belt. It cut through it almost as easily as the blue jeans. I'm feeling really good about this testing.

Now the heavy nylon strap. This strap is a heavy tiedown strap alot thicker and heavier then any seatbelt. First cut made it almost all the way through the strap first slice. This took a little more force to cut then the jeans and belt but still out preformed it's own size by a long shot.

When I carry my Hunter I probably use the gut hook more then the main blade. It's the main reason I own this knife.
Hope this helps some of you.
Is there a OHO variant?


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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #4 on: October 25, 2016, 08:07:42 PM
Aaaaw :(


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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #5 on: October 25, 2016, 10:04:13 PM
Cool thread Gene!!! :cheers:
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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #6 on: October 25, 2016, 11:12:26 PM
Oneof my favorite 111mm SAK'S is the Hunter. The Hunter is a unique SAK with it's Combo tool Gut hook layer which is only available on this SAK. Every review I have ever read states that the Gut hook can be used as a rescue/belt cutting blade. I've looked and looked for any review or test where this was tried. No results where foud so let's do a quick test and see what we have? 
I rounded up an old pair of jeans a cheap leather belt and some heavy nylon strap.

So let's start with the jeans. The gut hook safely cut the jeans open like it was cutting warm butter. So far I'm impressed.

Next up the leather belt. It cut through it almost as easily as the blue jeans. I'm feeling really good about this testing.

Now the heavy nylon strap. This strap is a heavy tiedown strap alot thicker and heavier then any seatbelt. First cut made it almost all the way through the strap first slice. This took a little more force to cut then the jeans and belt but still out preformed it's own size by a long shot.

When I carry my Hunter I probably use the gut hook more then the main blade. It's the main reason I own this knife.
Hope this helps some of you.

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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #7 on: October 26, 2016, 03:08:30 AM
Nice review there... Now if I can get my hands on a Dual Pro X and add a wood saw to it... that would be neat


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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #8 on: October 26, 2016, 09:34:08 AM
Never seen before Hunter with camouflage scales (and Phillips instead of screwdriver)...
+1 to the my wishlist.


P.S. I thought that I've already collected all 111-mm models. I was wrong :(
If someone can tell me where I can find this model - it will be very appreciated!
Thanks!


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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #9 on: October 26, 2016, 09:47:03 AM
Very useful test, thank you gene :cheers:

It is my understanding that the rescue blade found on the Fireman/Parachutist (v.1 and v.1a in the photo) can also be used as a gutting blade, apart from it's intended rescue function. I haven't used as such but I can vouch for this serrated razor's sharpness.

Not sure about edge retention though. :think: How's that aspect on the Hunter's gutting hook?



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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #10 on: October 26, 2016, 11:38:24 AM
Exact reason why the Hunter was on my shopping list and is in my possession. Might not be ideal for every circumstance but nice thing to have
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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #11 on: October 26, 2016, 03:11:52 PM
Never seen before Hunter with camouflage scales (and Phillips instead of screwdriver)...
+1 to the my wishlist.


P.S. I thought that I've already collected all 111-mm models. I was wrong :(
If someone can tell me where I can find this model - it will be very appreciated!
Thanks!

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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #12 on: October 26, 2016, 03:14:48 PM
Very useful test, thank you gene :cheers:

It is my understanding that the rescue blade found on the Fireman/Parachutist (v.1 and v.1a in the photo) can also be used as a gutting blade, apart from it's intended rescue function. I haven't used as such but I can vouch for this serrated razor's sharpness.

Not sure about edge retention though. :think: How's that aspect on the Hunter's gutting hook?

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Pic from SAKwiki :salute:

Honestly I haven't tested edge retention on the gut hook. Maby I should.
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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #13 on: October 27, 2016, 02:35:05 AM
On the linerlocking Fireman, a knife I wanted, but really impulse bought (I'd rather had the Jumpmaster which has Phillips) because I couldn't resist the $35 new price at the local knife shop for a long retired model, I use the belt cutter/rescue blade the most, as I'm left-handed.  Holding the knife in my left hand, the belt cutter has the nail-nick in the right position for left-handed use.   That belt cutter is good for most  farm work cutting jobs--I don't think I even use the plain edge that much, except for whittling.


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Re: Gut hook/Rescue blade?
Reply #14 on: October 27, 2016, 03:51:07 AM
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