My carry knife is a folder, but I also have a fixed blade Schrade in the truck. A good weight quality folder, like a Puma, can handle a good sized animal, and is handy being on the belt when you need it. For those larger animals, a fixed is easier with more leverage, but more 'in the way'. My folder is similar to this, and has held up super well. Over the years I've got carried away with knives, I must have 15 or 20 in the drawer, most never used 'cause what I use ain't wore out yet! Waidmannsheil, Dom.