TBS Raptor Gut Hook

The TBS Raptor came about from the need to process meat as efficiently as possible. Of course there are many different Guthooks on the market but I wanted to create a product that would pair up with TBS Knives that would combine the brilliant ergonomics of these knives with the easy cutting ability.

The Raptor is a very specialist tool and many hunters will simply fob off such tools as surplus to requirements, that attitude prevails right up to the point they actually use a specialist belly opener.

Many a time I have heard "I don't need one of those just put your finger over the point of your blade and cut from the inside". Well if your knife ever stops suddenly as you have hit the rib cage and stuck the point through your finger you may change your tune!

To use you simply make a small incision on the Sternum and insert the Raptors cutting edge and pull down. It is literally like undoing a zip on a jacket and there is very little, if any, chance of piercing any internal organs as the sharpened blade is only ever coming into contact with the skin. If you have ever pierced the stomach or an internal organ of an animal and had to right the carcass off because of contamination then you need a Raptor.

It is made from a high quality Stainless Steel that holds an edge extremely well and is razor sharp it perfect for hunting purposes as there is no corrosion and the steel can be disinfected very easily. This steel is what we refer to as a "MOVA" steel which means it has Molybdenum and Vanadium added.

Molybdenum and Vanadium is added to steel alloys and superalloys to drastically improve strength and resistance to corrosion and, as a result, makes it a superb steel to use for hunting tools.

Main Features:

• ACX380 MoVa Stainless Steel - 4mm Thick
• 4" (100mm) length
• Black Nylon Belt Pouch
• Lifetime Guarantee against any defect in manufacturing, material and workmanship.
• More information on materials and construction (click here)

Typical Steel Analysis:
ACX380 MoVa Steel - Carbon 0.55%, Silicon 0.75%, Manganese 1.0%, Phosphorus 0.04%, Sulphur 0.015%, Chromium 15.00%, Vanadium 0.20%, Molybdenum 0.8%, Nickel 0.02%, (HRC 56-58)

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