Archery Business: Jul/Aug 2010
40 archeryBUSINESS July/August 2010 WESTERN GEAR \037 ts their individual style. The Metolius Drop Point & E-Z Open Kit ($85) offers the sturdiness of a solid \037 xed blade and the nimbleness of the unique E-Z Openfor in- tricate \037 eld-dressing cuts without puncture. For a more traditional set, the Gut Hook and Caper Kit ($85) lets your customers make quick work of \037 eld-dressing chores while making the precision cuts necessary to preserve their bow-bagged trophy for the wall. All knives feature Gerber's proven TacHide handle for sure grip in wet con- ditions and full tang construction for maximum strength. Both kits include a lightweight yet du- rable nylon sheath. New from SOG (www.sogknives.com) is the 10-inch Aura Fixed Blade Hunting knife ($55) that's inspired by the original bowie knife created by Rezin Bowie in 1838. The high-impact and tough glass-reinforced polymer handle is over- molded with a more pliable material for non-slip comfort. And the unique blade design provides for safety and allows greater control. Even bet- ter? Simply unscrew the carbide sharpener in the back of the handle for a quick in-the-\037 eld touch-up. Bear & Son Cutlery (800-844-3034; www. bearandsoncutlery.com) has introduced an af- fordable new 8\276-inch \037 xed-blade sheath knife BEAR & SON CUTLERY Model 444 Guthook BROWNING Model 111 Folding Knife GERBER Metolius Gut Hook & Caper Kit PRO TOOL INDUSTRIES PT 100 Hunt Utility Knife 036-047_AB10JUL-western.indd 40 6/8/10 10:18:20 AM
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