I used to use a Wyoming knife, it was handy to open up deer.
I like the carpet knife blade idea.
I been using a Wyoming for many years. I typically swap knives during the cleaning process but the Wyoming did more than simply unzip for me. .
Last year I left it at home and used my Canadian Belt knife for everything and I have to say I didn't really miss the Wyoming.
I didn't skin the deer though - just gutted it. The little hook really are great around the legs et all if you going to pull the cape.