Benchmade – 11OR – Slipridge – Fixed Blade Knife – 440C SS Coated Hook – 440C SS – Rust Orange

Built specifically for hunters who value clean, controlled field processing, the Benchmade 11OR SlipRidge™ Gut Hook is a compact specialized tool designed to make hide and abdominal opening cuts more efficient while helping reduce the risk of accidentally cutting into underlying tissue or organs. As part of Benchmade’s new SlipRidge hunting system, the 11OR provides a dedicated cutting solution that can complement a primary field knife rather than replacing it. Benchmade describes the SlipRidge Hook as a purpose-built tool for fast, clean zipper cuts during early field dressing, allowing the main knife to remain available for more precise processing work. The 11OR is particularly useful for hunters who employ either traditional gutting or the gutless field-dressing method. Its specialized hook profile is designed to make controlled cuts through hide and connective material without requiring the same blade positioning associated with a conventional knife. For the gutless approach, the hook can be used to help open the hide along the legs and other areas while keeping the primary cutting edge available for detailed meat-processing tasks. For traditional field dressing, it offers another option for opening the abdominal cavity with a dedicated tool designed around this specific application. The compact hook features a 0.75-inch cutting length and a 0.125-inch blade thickness, giving the tool a purpose-driven profile rather than attempting to serve as a general-purpose knife. The hook mechanism and matching hook-style blade geometry are optimized for pulling cuts, providing the controlled engagement that makes a dedicated gut hook useful during field processing. Its extremely compact dimensions also make it easy to integrate into a larger hunting setup without adding significant bulk. Benchmade builds the 11OR from 440C stainless steel, hardened to approximately 58-60 HRC. The steel is paired with a Rust Orange Cerakote® finish, providing the tool with a distinctive high-visibility appearance while adding a protective surface treatment. Benchmade’s dealer catalog confirms the 11OR configuration as a 440C stainless steel hook with a Rust Orange Cerakote® finish and a Boltaron® sheath. One of the most useful aspects of the 11OR is its integration into the broader SlipRidge ecosystem. The included OD Green Boltaron® sheath is designed as a modular attachment that can nest with the SlipRidge Fixed sheath system. This allows hunters to configure their field-carry setup around their preferred processing method and keep the specialized hook readily accessible when needed. Benchmade specifically designed the SlipRidge Hook to nest onto the SlipRidge sheath, making it an integrated component rather than simply another standalone accessory. At only 1.859 ounces, the 11OR adds very little weight to a hunting kit. Its total open length is 4.82 inches, while the 0.125-inch handle thickness keeps its profile exceptionally slim. A lanyard hole provides another carry or retention option, and the design is ambidextrous, making the tool practical for either hand.

Features:

Model: 11OR SlipRidge™ Gut Hook

Mechanism: Gut Hook

Blade Style: Hook

Blade Steel: 440C Stainless Steel

Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC

Blade Length: 0.75 inches

Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches

Open Length: 4.82 inches

Handle Thickness: 0.125 inches

Blade Finish: Cerakote®

Blade Color: Rust Orange

Handle Material: 440C Stainless Steel

Handle Color: Rust Orange

Weight: 1.859 ounces / 52.7 grams

Sheath Material: Boltaron®

Sheath Color: OD Green

Sheath Weight: 0.583 ounces / 16.53 grams

Pocket Clip: No

Lanyard Hole: Yes

Ambidextrous: Yes

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