{"product_id":"roughrider-trail-gut-hook-knife-10-handmade-san-mai-steel","title":"Roughrider Trail Gut Hook Knife 10\" Handmade San Mai Steel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Mai construction gives a gut hook skinner both a hard cutting core and softer, more impact-resistant outer layers, a lamination approach that suits the repeated field stress gut hook knives typically endure. Combining dark wood with a bone spacer and red liner creates layered visual detail at the handle junction rather than a single flat transition. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughrider Trail Gut Hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings both elements together, continuing the tradition of every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egut hook skinner blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built with genuine field durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 10 inches overall, with a 5-inch blade and 5-inch handle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughrider Trail Gut Hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e splits its length evenly for balanced, comfortable control. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebone spacer handle knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features dark wood with a bone spacer and red liner, secured through full tang San Mai steel construction with a black acid-washed, center-etched finish. This piece suits hunters who want genuine gut hook function alongside layered handle craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughrider Trail Gut Hook Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gut hook skinner profile on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered liner accent handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers both a standard cutting edge and a curved notch specifically shaped for opening hide from underneath without risking a puncture. San Mai steel with a black acid-washed, center-etched finish runs through this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroughrider themed knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it both edge retention and impact resistance from its layered construction. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrail hunting blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works the gut hook and main edge as two distinct functions on one piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife works well for hunting, field dressing, and general trail tasks where the gut hook's safe opening function genuinely matters. Clean the gut hook of debris after each use, since the notch shape traps material more easily than a plain edge. Dry the San Mai steel fully after use to protect the layered construction from surface rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San Mai steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gut hook skinner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black acid-washed with center etched line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark wood with bone spacer and red liner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why choose San Mai steel for a gut hook knife? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers a hard cutting core with softer, more impact-resistant outer layers, suited to the repeated field stress gut hooks endure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the gut hook actually do? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt safely opens hide from underneath, keeping the cut moving away from internal organs rather than toward them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the bone spacer and red liner for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey add layered visual detail at the handle junction rather than a single flat transition between materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the gut hook need special cleaning? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, clean debris from the notch after each use, since it traps material more easily than a plain edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Roughrider Trail Gut Hook good for gifting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, its genuine gut hook function and layered handle detail make it a practical gift for hunters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692317139030,"sku":"sku-46011776270396","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8543\/8038\/files\/AF5EFF74-CB5C-4785-9AEC-45FA58DB083B.jpg?v=1788431701","url":"https:\/\/elduets.com\/products\/roughrider-trail-gut-hook-knife-10-handmade-san-mai-steel","provider":"Elduets Treasures of the World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}