What is a guthook blade for?

The hook on the spine is used to open the hide and belly of game without piercing the meat or gut. It is a dressing tool, not a general cutting edge.

Is the blade stainless steel?

Yes. The blade is stainless steel with a mirror finish, which helps it resist rust and clean up after field dressing.

Does it come with a sheath?

Yes. It ships boxed with a brown leather belt sheath with a belt loop.

How big is the knife?

The blade is 4.13 inches and the overall length is 5 inches, so it is a compact hunter rather than a large camp knife.

Is it good for anything besides hunting?

It can handle light camp tasks, but the guthook and short overall length make it a specialized hunting knife first.

Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter Fixed Blade Knife

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$25.41at Knife Country, USAChecked Nov 11

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Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter Fixed Blade Knife

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$25.41at Knife Country, USAChecked Nov 11

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Last seen at $25.41 at Knife Country, USA on Nov 11.

Our take on the Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter Fixed Blade Knife

The Elk Ridge Guthook Hunter is a fixed-blade hunting knife with a 4.13-inch stainless steel guthook blade and a wood handle finished with a brass guard and pommel. The gut hook is the point of it: it opens game without nicking the meat, and the mirror-polished blade cleans up easily. It comes with a brown leather belt sheath. It is a simple, traditional field knife rather than a premium one, and it suits hunters who want a dedicated gutting tool without spending much.

Best forHunters dressing deer and other gameField use where a gut hook saves timeBuyers wanting a classic wood-and-brass lookA first fixed-blade hunting knife

Pros

Dedicated guthook blade for opening game
Stainless steel blade resists rust and wipes clean
Wood handle with brass guard and pommel
Brown leather belt sheath included
Fixed blade is strong and simple to use

Cons

Mirror finish shows scratches with hard use
Wood handle needs care and can swell or dry out
Guthook is a single-purpose feature
Not a heavy-duty chopper or camp knife

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Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter Fixed Blade Knife price history

Lowest price we've seen: $25.41 on Nov 12 at Knife Country, USA. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter Fixed Blade Knife

The Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter is a fixed blade knife made for hunting. It has a 4.13" stainless steel blade with a mirror finish and a guthook style.

The handle is wood, with a brass guard and pommel. The knife comes with a brown leather belt sheath that carries on a belt loop, and it is boxed.

Knife type: Fixed blade
Blade style: Guthook
Blade length: 4.13"
Blade material: Stainless steel
Blade finish: Mirror finish
Handle material: Wood
Bolster: Brass guard and pommel
Overall length: 5 in
Weight: 0.5 lb
Sheath: Brown leather belt sheath
Carry: Belt loop
Intended use: Hunting
In the box: Knife, brown leather belt sheath, box

Specifications

Overall Length: 5 INH
Weight: 0.5 LBR
Handle Length: Wood
Handle Material: Wood
Material: Stainless Steel
Intended Activities: Hunting
Typical Users: Hunters
Blade Material: Stainless
Blade Type: Fixed blade
Blade Length: 4.13"
Blade Style: Guthook
Blade Finish: mirror finish
Blade Features: Guthook
Sheath Material: Brown leather
Sheath Carry Options: Belt loop
Sheath Type: Belt sheath
Knife Type: Knife
Color: Wood
Finish: mirror finish
Theme: Hunter
Included Accessories: Brown leather belt sheath, Boxed
Bolster: Brass guard and pommel

Questions and answers

What is a guthook blade for?: The hook on the spine is used to open the hide and belly of game without piercing the meat or gut. It is a dressing tool, not a general cutting edge.
Is the blade stainless steel?: Yes. The blade is stainless steel with a mirror finish, which helps it resist rust and clean up after field dressing.
Does it come with a sheath?: Yes. It ships boxed with a brown leather belt sheath with a belt loop.
How big is the knife?: The blade is 4.13 inches and the overall length is 5 inches, so it is a compact hunter rather than a large camp knife.
Is it good for anything besides hunting?: It can handle light camp tasks, but the guthook and short overall length make it a specialized hunting knife first.
Where is the Elk Ridge 049 Guthook Hunter Fixed Blade Knife cheapest?: At Knife Country, USA, for $25.41, as of our latest check.