looking to get my 13 year old a nice three blade hunting knife. One with the knife, saw, and gut hook. Don't want a cheap one but I don't want to break the bank either.

I believe victorinox has something along those lines.

Just searched their website and didn’t see what I was looking for.

Maybe this?

https://a.co/d/85XkMgX

Or this

https://www.shieldon.net/product/oe...er-saw-gut-hook-serrated-blade-jld-c383/

Havalon has something that might work. I was thinking a 3 blade folder but they have a handle that accomodates a variety of resharpenable blades including a skinner, gut hook, and bone saw.

I have a Browning version of what you’re looking for. Pretty handy. I will suggest any knife be orange! So you can find the darn thing. Same goes for phone flashlight car keys wallet. Already paid off once after dropping in tall weeds.

Really enjoyed this combo over the years.

https://doublesteps.com/product/outdoor-edge-flip-n-zip-blaze-saw-combo/

I have an old browning 3 blade that has held up well over the years. It’s a folder that has a skinning blade, a saw blade and a gut hook blade. I don’t know if they make it anymore.

Here's the one you want. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032KUT7...amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_7YR9FW1S

… this is the one I have … made by case

Without a stop on the saw, looks like it would break or be a pain to use on the brisket or pelvis.

the old schrade had a locking saw with a regular blade , I just didn't find the saw all that useful nor is the hook.

I suggest focusing on one good blade with good geometry and some technique.

I don't cut/break the pelvis anymore found if I cut around the anus I could pull it out a ways run the poop out of it and then pull it to the inside l leaving everything clean with no saw or hatchet or the danger of jabbing a knife into the pelvis trying to break it.

are you thinking fixed or folder ?

what is not breaking the bank ? different people have different ideas of that it is very subjective.

my first hunting knife was a Buck 110 lite which is not a bad folder not my favorite geometry but the geometry I like is not so common , it does work well is light and folds with a sturdy lock.

both George Washington carver and Horace Kephart recognized the benefits of a drop point in game cleaning

at 13 teaching him to make one might be a good father son project

here are 3 blades I like
I have spent the least time with this one
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/parts/detail/2812/1/knife-kit-rgr-w
but I like the shape I have one I need to finish

I have the most time with this one
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/parts/detail/2812/1/knife-kit-cam-w
I am not sure there is much of anything it doesn't do well other than maybe a little big for some at 5 inches of blade with a decent handle to match
my son made one of these as well and my wife liked it so much she had me make her one also I lost my original and need to make another although she passed so I have just used hers

or this one
I have the next most time with this one also incredibly handy I modify it a little to suit my needs
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/parts/detail/2812/1/knife-kit-she-04-m

I radius the hard corner at the back edge and give it a Kephart-ish finger groove


the walnut is my sons , the curly maple my wife's , his initials are on the other side wood burned in one more way to help make it a project for the kid.

I've got a browning 3 blade. My parents got it for my 16th BD in 1987. I still use it now. Browning made good knives.

True it's not a 3 bladed knife but if I may suggest the sheep siding knife that they have as a kit that greencountryPete showed the web site for .

I also don't like the idea of splitting the pelvis on game animals because I like the meat to stay clean as possible . if I have to drag the deer or antelope I may not even split open the ribcage on them until I return home and wash them out .

I'd also get him a good F. Dick sharpening steel then teach him how to use it no matter what knife you decide to get him .

Look for a classic Puma Jagdmesser. It can be a lifetime knife.