Need an inexpensive gift for the big game hunter? What if I told you that for under $10.00, you can speed up and simplify the field dressing of your elk, moose, caribou, or large deer? If your answer is "yes," then The Steel Stick Ribcage Spreader by Outdoor Edge is just what you need!
The Steel Stick is a pivoting steel bar that spreads the ribcage of medium through large big game animals. In the past, most hunters spent several minutes looking around for a tree branch to spread the ribcage of their elk, moose, or large deer. Frustration followed as the stick broke or wouldn't stay in place. To maker matters worse, pieces of bark would often fall into the chest cavity of the animal.
The Steel Stick enables quicker access to the abdomen of the animal and allows for quicker cooling of your meat. The Stick pivots/expands to a width of just under 12" giving you plenty of room to get your hands inside the animal and allowing air to circulate freely. The steel stick is ready to go when you are, locks and stays in place, and is clean.
The Steel Stick is made out of polished steel, not stainless steel. Having said that, I've personally used my steel stick for three years now processing 3 Rocky Mountain bull elk and have never had a problem with rust or corrosion. It's very durable and lightweight. The Steel Stick won't add too much weight to your daypack either given its weight of just 6.5 ounces.
The Steel Stick comes complete with a nylon belt sheath...and all for a retail price of just $9.95! I think it's one of the best hunting inventions in recent years and should be in the daypack of every elk, moose, caribou, and mule deer hunter. The Steel Stick is available from Outdoor Edge and many sporting goods retailers.
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