ive seen deer gutted with pocketknives... i got a 3 in blade knife from buckmasters when i joined 3 years ago.. i can get it super sharp with my lansky.it works great.. i also have a small foldin buck knife that works well... i dont like gut hooks. ive used them i really dont see the need for them. imo...im gonna try to find a good lil fixed knife for the upcomin 08 season... i get a kick out of people who carry some huge knife to gut a deer... they do alot more cuttin an gougin(sp) than they have to..