I have a 3' skinner, , a Javalon,and a 5 "knife in my pack. Each has a specific use when processing an elk in the field as does each knife when I am butchering at home. I have never found one knife to do it all. My belt knife,which is a sheath, is a 6" small K-Bar Marine survival knife with a stout heavy blade.This is for when I am packing a string, whether it is one mule or four. When a wreck happens, and everyone has one sooner or late, I want a knife that won't break when you need it the most.
