Like most everyone here, I have dressed many animals, and love using a small blade, for control. Years ago I bought and carried and Esee Izula2 on my neck. I have dressed countless deer, turkey, squirrel and hogs with this little knife. It is fixed, stays sharp and can be carried around my neck or slip in my pocket. For the major incision I have used outdoor edge zip blade and swiss army hunter knife, both work awesome, but can do the same with my esse just takes few seconds longer.