In the pursuit of increasing field dressing efficiency and reducing pack weight, many hunters have turned to using disposable scalpel blades to break down wild game; however, these common medical instruments consistently fall short. Hogue’s solution to these shortcomings was the innovative Expel, a strategically ergonomic and durable scalpel design. The Expel allows full control of the blade from multiple directions and enables hunters to safely use and change surgical blades in the field without fear of injury. The Expel is the superior tool for any precision cut, and now, Hogue has elevated the functionalities of this platform with the new Expel Folding Scalpel and companion Expel Blade Dispenser.
Hogue Hunting in collaboration with world-renowned hunter Lucas Paugh invested countless hours to analyze the uses and activities conducted by hunters and taxidermists to develop the most functional and easily maneuverable scalpel on the market. The Expel Folding Scalpel platform boasts omni-directional control and traction. A frame with a highly intuitive push point, pull point, and pinch point keeps the user in complete control of the blade’s path and pressure, no matter the angle, making this the superior tool for any delicate cut and preserving the integrity of a hunter’s harvest.
The Expel Blade Dispenser is designed to accompany both Hogue Expel models and eliminate any hands-on contact with sharp edges. It is constructed with Polyamide Nylon 12, a glass fiber reinforced polymer. A spring-assisted mechanism lifts each new blade onto a slide-covered track, which secures the blade onto the scalpel platform. The dispenser also prevents waste from single blade packaging and features a lower sharps container that holds up to five used blades.
MSRP: Expel Folding Scalpel – $124.95, Expel Blade Dispenser – $24.95
For more information, go to https://go.hogueinc.com/huntinfool.