RE: gut hook or not
my favorite gutting and skinning knife would be the wyoming knife. it has the double razor blade replaceable deal. it has a gut hook and about a 1.5 or 2 inch blade. both are razor sharp and very helpful. you don't have to switch knives just switch how you're holding. if i'm not mistakened bass pro sells them and i think cabela's might. so check it out it's pretty cool.