My Dad has been running the same gutting knife in his deer hunting pack for over 43 years. The author’s father with his 43-year old Precise Deerslayer blade. After running my Buck knife through the ...

Knives for field dressing deer tend to be a little bit longer than others, around 4 inches, to give you a firmer grip and prevent the knife from slipping as you cut.

Gutting Blade: If you’re field dressing big game, such as deer or elk, a drop point knife is required. Consider getting a drop point blade with a gut hook for field dressing scenarios.