Gerber Vital Pack Saw Hunting Saw — Orange

The Vital Pack Saw is a compact hunting saw designed by Gerber for field dressing game. With an overall length of 152 mm and an 86 mm SK5 steel blade, it weighs just 57 g and fits without fuss in a jacket pocket or the included sheath.

The curved, rounded tip is the design choice that sets this tool apart from a generic saw: when working close to body cavities during gutting, a pointed tip risks piercing the stomach or intestines and tainting the meat. The blunt geometry reduces that risk and allows safer work, even in low light or with blood-covered hands. The cross-cut teeth handle dense bone without binding, maintaining a steady stroke even on larger ungulate carcasses.

The T-shaped rubberised polymer handle lets you apply force in both cutting directions without the saw slipping or rotating in your hand, even with gloves on. The high-visibility orange colour solves a real field problem: a small, dark tool disappears easily among leaves or undergrowth — this one is found at a glance. The trade-off against larger solutions is clear: the short blade makes the saw quick and nimble on joints and ribs, but it is not the right tool for cutting beams or heavy timber — that calls for much longer blades.

Key points

• The rounded tip lets you work inside body cavities while reducing the risk of puncturing internal organs and compromising the meat.
• SK5 cross-cut teeth stay effective on dense bone without losing pace during extended use.
• The rubberised T-handle transfers force in both directions and maintains grip with wet hands or gloves.
• At just 57 g and 152 mm overall, it goes unnoticed in a pocket and adds nothing meaningful to your hunting kit.
• The high-visibility orange colour makes it easy to spot on the ground or in vegetation, where a dark tool is easily lost.

In the box

• Gerber Vital Pack Saw
• Nylon sheath with belt loop