{"product_id":"damascus-gut-hook-hunting-knife-with-deer-cutout-blade-and-synthetic-stag-handle","title":"Damascus Gut Hook Hunting Knife with Deer Cutout Blade and Synthetic Stag Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Damascus gut hook hunting knife measures 7.5 inches overall. The blade is 4.5 inches. The handle is 3 inches. The blade is forged from Damascus steel in a flow pattern. A gut hook sits on the blade spine near the tip. A deer with antlers is cut into the blade flat inside a circular frame. A finger choil notch sits at the blade base. A steel guard separates blade and handle. The handle is synthetic stag in a cream bark-texture finish. A lanyard hole sits at the handle top. A leather sheath is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/custom-handmade-hunting-knives\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e Damascus gut hook hunting knife\u003c\/a\u003e at\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e JW Steel Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a deer cutout blade, finger choil, synthetic stag handle, and leather sheath in this field configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGut hook hunting knives became standard on American big game hunts in the late 19th century. The hook on the spine let hunters open game belly cleanly without puncturing internal organs. Stag antler handles were the top choice on professional hunting knives — natural grip texture and moisture resistance made them field-reliable. Damascus steel brought layered, pattern-welded strength into fixed blade hunting formats built for hard field use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eJWSteelCrafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003e7.5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003einches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003e Handle Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003e3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBlade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eDamascus Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBlade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eFlow Pattern Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eGut Hook Clip Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBlade Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eDeer Antler Silhouette \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eCutout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eFinger Choil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eGuard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eSteel Guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eSynthetic Stag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eHandle Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eBark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eTexture Cream Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eLanyard Hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eLeather Sheath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_muyve_10\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is forged from Damascus steel in a flow pattern across the full flat. The gut hook on the spine pulls through game belly skin in one clean stroke. It does not puncture internal organs during field dressing. The clip point below the gut hook gives the tip controlled piercing ability. The finger choil at the blade base lets the index finger sit forward of the guard. This gives precise grip control during close cutting tasks. Damascus steel holds a sharp edge through hard hunting and field use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is shaped from synthetic stag. It replicates the bark texture, cream tone, and taper of real stag antler. Synthetic stag does not crack, shrink, or warp through outdoor use. The bark texture gives a secure grip in wet field conditions. A steel guard between blade and handle stops the hand from slipping forward during hard cutting strokes. A lanyard hole at the handle top allows cord attachment for field carry. A leather sheath is included for belt carry and blade protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig game hunting, field dressing, and skinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGut hook opening on large game without organ puncture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor and trail carry as a primary field blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of Damascus gut hook and deer motif hunting knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGifting for hunters, outdoorsmen, and Damascus knife collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eWhat makes this knife different from other hunting knives at JW Steel Crafts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly Damascus gut hook knife in the store with a deer cutout blade, synthetic stag handle, and leather sheath in this field build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a gut hook blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA curved hook on the blade spine. It pulls through game belly skin cleanly without puncturing internal organs during field dressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the deer cutout on the blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deer with antlers cut into the blade flat inside a circular frame. It gives each knife a bold field identity detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the finger choil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA notch at the blade base. It lets the index finger sit forward of the guard for precise grip control during close cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Damascus blade, deer cutout, synthetic stag handle, and leather sheath make this a strong gift for hunters and knife collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe the blade dry after use. Apply light oil to the blade and sheath occasionally. Store in the leather sheath in a dry place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52908958908733,"sku":"sku-44538897596476","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/2065\/5165\/files\/IMG_1450.webp?v=1787297751","url":"https:\/\/relicandreel.com\/products\/damascus-gut-hook-hunting-knife-with-deer-cutout-blade-and-synthetic-stag-handle","provider":"Relic \u0026 Reel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}