Gerber Gear Vital Skin and Gut Knife [31-002743] Orange

The Gerber I like the best from other saws I've used. They bright orange trim and handle is a big bonus a lot of time we are gutting at night. I don't pay attention as good as I should were I sit it down the orange makes it much easier to find. It works great on the pelvic and the brisket. Safer and easier than trying to get through those areas with your knife and also save on the blade of your knife. The pouch is easy to clean after use in the sink or a lot of times I just through it in the washer with my cloths I gutted with. Saw stays sharp for several seasons and are cheap enough when they finally do get dull I just buy a new one. Typically though I accidentally loose them before they go dull but that's on me.

I used this to process a few pheasants this last fall. The size and weight along with a simple but well-fitting sheath make it easy to throw in a bag or vest pocket and forget it’s there, but without stabbing or cutting yourself. It easily went through the wings of even the biggest roosters that we shot, and it comes apart to clean easily enough.Having only used it for one season, I can’t really comment on the edge retention, but worst case it looks like it can sharpen up easily enough.If I was processing large quantities of large game, this may not be my first choice, but for an easily carrying option in the field, it does its job perfectly.

Bought this after having to field dress a deer with a small edc semi sharp knife. This will make it so much easier. The handle is great because things get slick when covered in fluids. Its a solid build and sharp out of the package.It comes with a sheath that'll keep you from accidental cuts which is nice since it has a unique shape. The sheath has a nylon loop so that it can be attached to a belt or perhaps a bag with a strap. People skin and field dress with all sorts of methods but this will help make it easier regardless of method. The curve of the blade is perfect for skinning and also for jabbing the blade in to slide a hard to reach area.

Awesome skinning and fleshing knife. My only complaint is you have to change the blades frequently because it doesn’t hold its sharpness

Love the knife always sharp or add a new blade.

Love Gerber products. The quality is excellent. This knife is a favorite for a hunting knife!

Works great just gotta remember to swap blades after so much use and that it’s not meant to cut through the rib cartilage, just wish that they would make a metal frame version to replace this composite material

This saw is small and light enough to be tucked away in a pack, but will not replace a good hack saw at the cabin. The hook-design at the end of the blade does help keep the saw on the bone though. It's a good design and very light. The grip is very comfortable and the included case is a good fit.