US gun/knife guys sometimes give too much credit to the tool when all these things we like to do are a skill and the skill of the tradesman behind the tool is what really counts, A good quality 3-4 inch drop point knife will do almost any job out there. I have to say the old schrade's, bucks, and such were great knifes but a lot of the new customs are really shining, I know I'm behind the times but my blind horse knife has really good steel and will hold an edge throughout several deer or hogs.
Just for fun lst year I butchered 1 deer with my estwing hatchet just to see if it could be done
How many of you guys learned to field dress deer from your dad or someone else? How many taught yourself?
The biggest thing I've ever done or helped field dress and skin was a squirrel. Sooner or later I need to learn how to do on a bigger critter!