I am not a fan of hunting knives with integral gut hooks. They always seem in the way during the skinning and deboning process for me. Additionally, I have never done well at sharpening the gut hook groove. I much prefer to keep a separate "zipper" knife (or whatever they're called) for that work. There are several varieties out there but the ones that use a replaceable utility razor blade make quick work and no need for sharpening.
