Description
Redvein is black Micarta with a single red line running the length of the handle where the liners show through, brass pins holding it together and a polished D2 blade above. Small detail, and it is the only thing on the knife that is not strictly functional.
The blade is a 4.5 inch drop point with an integral gut hook, polished satin and finished inside the curve by hand so it pulls clean through hide. Black Micarta is the toughest, most weather-indifferent handle material we work with.
| Overall Length | 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle Length | 4.5 inches |
| Blade Steel | D2 tool steel |
| Blade Finish | Polished satin |
| Blade Style | Drop point with integral gut hook |
| Handle Material | Black canvas Micarta with red fiber liners |
| Fittings | Brass pins, lanyard hole |
| Tang | Full tang |
| Sheath | Handmade black leather belt sheath with stud closure (included) |
Built for: field dressing deer, elk and hog, wet-weather hunting, camp work, and everyday belt carry.
Care: D2 is a semi-stainless tool steel — highly rust resistant but not rust proof. Wipe the blade dry after every use and pay attention to the inside of the hook, where blood and hair collect. Oil it lightly before long storage. Micarta needs almost nothing — soap and water and it is done. The brass pins will darken slightly with age. Do not store the knife inside the leather sheath for long periods, and keep it out of the dishwasher.
FAQs
What is a gut hook knife used for?
Field dressing game. The sharpened hook slips under the hide and unzips the belly in one controlled pull, so the point never dips into the stomach or intestines. Cleaner meat, faster work, and it removes the single riskiest cut of the whole job.
How do you sharpen a gut hook?
Not on a bench stone — a flat stone cannot reach inside the curve. Use a small round file, a fine ceramic rod or a tapered sharpener that fits the hook, and work from the inside outward. The main edge sharpens normally.
Is the leather sheath included?
Yes. The black leather belt sheath with a brass snap stud shown in the photograph is fitted to this knife. It ships with the knife at no extra cost.
How good is D2 for a hunting knife?
Very good. D2 runs around 58–60 HRC and holds a working edge far longer than the stainless most hunting knives use, so you can dress more than one animal before it needs a touch-up. It is semi-stainless rather than fully stainless, so keep it dry.
How tough is Micarta?
Extremely. Micarta is layered canvas set in resin: it will not swell, crack, warp or rot, it shrugs off blood, water, oil and solvents, and its texture grips better when wet — exactly what you want on a knife used for field dressing.
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Model: BMK-1172
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