RE: buying a new knife
I have a chipaway knife, I don't think that I'd gut a deer with this one, 15" blade, and built in brass knuckles. The blade is good though, and it keeps a good edge during cutting stuff. If their blades are as consistent like other cutleries blades, then if your blade is shaped right for gutting, it should do you ok.
GOTTA LOVE THAT MARLIN MAGIC!!!!